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question 79

Multiple Choice

_{3. In a situational analysis, a strategic group is a group of that top managers choose for comparing,}
Evaluating, and benchmarking their company's strategic threats and opportunities.

• A) non-industry-specific companies
• B) expert managers
• C) trade journals and other relevant periodicals
• D) other firms within an industry
• E) consulting firms that use the Delphi technique

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