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What is the role of the value stick framework in increasing a customer's willingness to pay and decreasing an employee's willingness to sell?

The Value Stick Framework is a strategic tool used by businesses to increase a customer's willingness to pay (WTP) and decrease an employee's willingness to sell. It works by creating a balance between the value that customers are willing to pay for a product or service and the cost that the company incurs in providing it. By increasing the perceived value of a product or service, customers are more willing to pay a higher price. On the other hand, by decreasing the cost of providing the product or service, employees are less willing to sell it for a lower price. This balance helps to increase profitability and sustainability for the business.

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In markets with strong network effects, customer WTP rises as the adoption of the product increases. Network effects can lead to tipping points, from low adoption to universal acceptance in a short period. In 2010, mobile payments had not taken off in China. Within a decade, three-quarters of the Chinese population prefers mobile payments to cash, and many retailers have stopped cash entirely.

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