Question

Kelsie told you her goal is to be one of the best overall programmers in the world. she​ doesn't care who she works​ for, or what systems she​ develops, she just wants to be the best. she feels with that​ level, and breadth of​ skill, she will be able to command the highest salary possible. on a personal​ level, kelsie is embracing which of​ porter's competitive​ strategies?

Answer 1

In the above mentioned scenario Kelsie is using the one of porter's competitive strategies known as Industry-wide product differentiation even though there is still a risk of losing customers for these strategies. This product differentiation strategy maintains a creative skilled development team to increase the production and a good reputation for the quality.

Answer 2

The fact that Kelsie doesn't care who she works​ for, or what systems she​ develops and just wants to be the best means that she is embracing industry-wide product differentiation. There are three Porter's Generic Competitive Strategies: cost leadership, differentiation and focus. Kelsie feels unique and that makes the differentiation.