Since Gas Prices Have Soared and Consumers Have Cut Back

question 7

Multiple Choice

Since gas prices have soared and consumers have cut back on their spending on new trucks and SUVs Ford Motor Corporation is transforming several of its plants to create small cars.Ford has engaged in:

• A) benchmarking
• B) tactical resource realignment
• C) alternative selection
• D) portfolio evaluation
• E) strategic planning

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