A Company's Strategy Stands a Better Chance of Succeeding When

question 47

Multiple Choice

A company's strategy stands a better chance of succeeding when

• A)it is developed through a collaborative process involving all managers and staff from all levels of the organization.
• B)managers employ conservative strategic moves based on past experience and form an underlying basis of control.
• C)it is predicated on competitive moves aimed at appealing to buyers in ways that set the company apart from rivals.
• D)managers copy the strategic moves of successful companies in its industry.
• E)managers focus on meeting or beating shareholder expectations.

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