In Miles and Snows's Strategy Typology, the Prospector

question 18

Multiple Choice

In Miles and Snows's Strategy Typology, the prospector:

• A) attempts to maintain a stable business environment by finding a middle ground between stability and innovation.
• B) most closely resembles Porter's Low-Cost Leadership strategy.
• C) responds to environmental threats in an ad hoc fashion without revealing a clear strategy.
• D) seeks innovation or risk taking and is therefore best suited to the dynamic environment.

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