Which of the Following Is NOT Pertinent in Identifying a Company's

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT pertinent in identifying a company's present strategy?

• A) the key functional strategies (R&D, supply chain management, production, sales and marketing, HR, and finance) a company is employing
• B) management's planned, proactive moves to outcompete rivals (via better product design, improved quality or service, wider product lines, and so on)
• C) the company's mission, strategic objectives, and financial objectives
• D) moves to respond and react to changing conditions in the macro-environment and in industry and competitive conditions
• E) the strategic role of its collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with others

Describe the role of formal and informal systems in organizational politics.

Recognize the importance and impact of networks on power and influence in organizations.

Understand the concept of social capital and its contributions to accessing resources in a network.

Explain the processes and outcomes of resistance in power dynamics.

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