Which of the Following Statements About Implementing Corporate-Level Strategies and Effective

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about implementing corporate-level strategies and effective organizational structures is true?

• A) Firms pursuing a related linked strategy should implement a competitive structure with a competitive culture and centralized strategic planning activities.
• B) Firms pursuing an unrelated diversification strategy should use an SBU structure with a small corporate staff, emphasize the R&D function, and integrate divisions to achieve synergies.
• C) Firms pursuing a related linked strategy should use an SBU structure, emphasize interdependence among divisions, and manage the strategic planning function from the central office.
• D) Firms pursuing a related constrained strategy should implement a cooperative structure, use integrative devices to link divisions, centralize the R&D function, and emphasize sharing.

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Understand the concept of favorable and unfavorable variances in revenue and cost management.

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