The Chapter 3 Strategic Focus Illustrates the Challenge Facing Strategic

question 29

True/False

The Chapter 3 Strategic Focus illustrates the challenge facing strategic managers in making decisions about the appropriate use of their companies' resources and capabilities. While a number of firms have successfully used resources and capabilities to earn above average returns, others have not been so successful.

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Title

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