According to the Miles and Snow typology,the analyzer strategic type:
A)tends to ignore industry changes not directly related to its area of operation.
B)is seldom a first mover,but often a second or third entrant in product-markets related to its existing market base-often with a lower-cost or higher-quality product offering.
C)responds primarily when forced to by environmental pressures.
D)values being a "first mover" in new product and market areas,even if not all of these efforts prove to be highly profitable and does not have a stable line of products.

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The analyzer strategic type is characterized by being a second or third entrant in product-markets related to its existing market base. They are cautious in their approach, often offering a lower cost or higher quality product. They do not ignore industry changes, but also do not value being a first mover in new product and market areas. They respond to environmental pressures when necessary but do not actively seek out change. Option A is incorrect as analyzers do not ignore industry changes. Option C is incorrect as analyzers do not respond primarily when forced to, and option D is incorrect as analyzers do not value being a first mover in new product and market areas.

According to the Miles and Snow Typology,the Analyzer Strategic Type