Strategic Planning Systems

question 66

Multiple Choice

Strategic planning systems:

• A)Are not used anymore because they have been heavily criticized, for example by Mintzberg
• B)Are an important vehicle for bringing consistency within the firm but encourage internal competition and conflicts
• C)Are the preserve of top managers only for confidentiality reasons
• D)Vary considerably from one firm to another with regards to dimensions such as the frequency of cycle, the autonomy of units and the autocracy of the corporate centre.

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