Sometimes It Makes Sense for a Company to Go on the Offensive

question 70

Multiple Choice

Sometimes it makes sense for a company to go on the offensive to improve its market position and business performance. The best offensives tend to incorporate the following EXCEPT

• A)focusing relentlessly on building a competitive advantage.
• B)applying resources where rivals are least able to defend themselves.
• C)using a strategic offensive to allow the company to leverage its weaknesses to strengthen operating vulnerabilities.
• D)employing the elements of surprise as opposed to doing what rivals expect and are prepared for.
• E)displaying a strong bias for swift, decisive, and overwhelming actions to overpower rivals.

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Organic compounds that contain two double bonds.

HBr

Hydrobromic acid, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, used commonly in organic synthesis and as a reagent.

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