When Planning Corporate Strategy, the Most Challenging Task for Corporate

question 79

Multiple Choice

When planning corporate strategy, the most challenging task for corporate headquarters is to:

• A)Build a strategic plan quickly that achieves all the corporate goals
• B)Resolve conflicts among divisions
• C)Encourage divisional initiative and strategic proposals
• D)Allow divisions to have sufficient initiative and decision making powers to choose and plan their own goals and strategies, while achieving all the common corporate goals

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Definitions:

Strong Opinions

Firmly held beliefs or judgments that are not easily swayed by opposing arguments or evidence.

Emotive Style

A communication or behavioral style that is characterized by the expression and management of emotions.

Directive Style

A leadership approach characterized by giving clear, explicit instructions and expecting compliance.

Excess Zone

A state or area where something exists in quantities or amounts greater than necessary or desired.