Pioneers in Establishing the Use of the Strategy Concept in Management

question 10

Multiple Choice

Pioneers in establishing the use of the strategy concept in management practice are:

• A) Alfred Chandler
• B) Kenneth Andrews
• C) Ronald Coase
• D) Michael Porter
• E) Igor Ansoff

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