Laxmi Chemicals Ltd., a soap manufacturing company wanted to increase its market share from `30%` to `55%` in the long run. A recent report submitted by the Research and Development Department of the company has predicted a growing trend of herbal and organic products. On the basis of this report the company decided to diversify into new variety of soaps with natural ingredients having benefits and fragrances of Jasmine, Rose,Lavendear, Mogra,Lemon Grass, Green Apple, Strawberry etc. The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) was to promote eco-friendly living in the contemporary life style. The company decided to allocate `30rs` crores to achieve the objective.
Identify the type of the one of the functions of management mentioned above which will help the company to acquire dominant position in the market.