Which of the Following Is a Negative Aspect of the Ivory

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative aspect of the ivory tower approach to the strategic planning process?

• A) It can lead to tensions between corporate-level and functional-level managers.
• B) The strategic role of autonomous decisions made by lower-level managers can be ignored.
• C) Decisions are made by top managers that are not connected to the day-to-day operations.
• D) It does not recognize the importance of the participation of managers at all corporate levels as a means for successful strategic planning.
• E) All of these are negative aspects of the ivory tower approach to the strategic planning process.

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