Over the course of 40 years, Sal grew his company to six package shipping stores. With his retirement approaching and the increased competition, he decided to reduce the number of locations to two. Sal's reduction of effort represents a .

defensive strategy

Explanation:

Defensive strategies are management tools that can be used to fend off an attack from a potential competitor. Think of it as a battleground: You have to protect your share of the market in order to keep your customers happy and your profits stable. Defending your business strategically is about knowing the market you're best equipped to operate in and about knowing when to widen your appeal to enter into new markets.

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