In Studies in Which Formal Planning Did Not Lead to Higher

question 47

Multiple Choice

In studies in which formal planning did not lead to higher performance, ________.

• A) employees' implementation of the plans was the primary reason for failure
• B) the external environment often was the reason
• C) lack of communication was most often the reason for failure
• D) management's execution of the plans was most often the reason for failure

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