What Characterizes the Planning Mode of Strategy Formulation

question 74

Multiple Choice

What characterizes the planning mode of strategy formulation?

• A) Top management believes that the environment is a force to be used and controlled.
• B) It assumes the environment is too complex to be completely comprehended.
• C) It involves the systematic gathering of appropriate information for situation analysis, the generation of feasible alternative strategies, and the rational selection of the most appropriate strategy.
• D) Rather than utilizing a proactive search for new opportunities, it only has the opportunity for reactive behavior.
• E) It is based on vision and large-picture strategy.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation Theory

The concept that an individual's performance is enhanced when they are observed by others.

Task Performance

The degree to which an individual carries out the activities and responsibilities assigned to them, often measured in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.

Social Psychological

Pertaining to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Norman Triplett

An American psychologist known for his work on social facilitation and considered a pioneer in the field of social psychology.