Sears at One Time Lost Sight of Its Mission and Jumped

question 12

Multiple Choice

Sears at one time lost sight of its mission and jumped into markets that did not fit its strengths. This occurred because Sears lacked a mission statement with the appropriate:

• A) focus
• B) strategic fit
• C) stability
• D) profitability
• E) width

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Definitions:

Geometric Figure

A set of points in space forming a shape that is defined by certain rules and properties, such as circles, triangles, and polygons.

Quadrilateral

A geometric shape that has four sides and four angles.

Parallelogram

A four-sided figure with opposite sides parallel and equal in length.

Rhombus

A four-sided shape where all sides have equal length, but unlike a square, the angles are not necessarily 90 degrees.