If You Were Tasked with Identifying the Strategic Issues and Problems

question 115

Multiple Choice

If you were tasked with identifying the strategic issues and problems that merit front-burner managerial attention at SunPower, you would most likely not begin by

• A)drawing upon the results and conclusions from analyzing SunPower's external environment.
• B)drawing upon the results and conclusions from evaluating SunPower's own resources and competitive position.
• C)drawing up a worry list for SunPower consisting of "how to…," "whether to…," and "what to do about…".
• D)drawing up a list of strategic issues and problems that SunPower faces first.
• E)drawing up a list of issues and problems that SunPower management need to address to improve the company's position and prospects.

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