Which of the Following Best Describes a Functional Strategy

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a functional strategy?

• A) A strategy for determining the firm's overall attitude toward growth and the way it will manage its businesses or product lines
• B) A strategy at the business-unit or product-line level that focuses on improving a firm's competitive position
• C) A strategy by which managers in specific areas decide how best to achieve corporate goals through productivity
• D) A strategy that assists first-line managers in making day-to-day decisions about motivating employees
• E) A strategy that integrates an organization's marketing goals into a cohesive whole by focusing on the ideal product mix to achieve maximum profit potential

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