In Terms of Ends/means Relationships, Which of the Following Statements

question 30

Multiple Choice

In terms of ends/means relationships, which of the following statements are true?

• A)Action plans are the ends to the means of developing value-adding strategies.
• B)Value-adding strategies are the means for accomplishing the ends of directional, adaptive, market entry, and competitive strategies.
• C)Support strategies are the ends for the means of value-adding strategies.
• D)None of the above statements is true.

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Definitions:

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George Simmel

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