Which of the Following Questions Ought to Be Used to Distinguish

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions ought to be used to distinguish a winning strategy from a so-so or flawed strategy?

• A) Does the strategy contain a sufficient number of emergent and/or reactive elements?
• B) Is the company putting too little emphasis on growth and profitability and too much emphasis on behaving in an ethical and socially responsible manner?
• C) Is the strategy built on a company's weakness or does it require resources that are deficient in the company?
• D) Is the strategy well matched to the company's situation, helping the company achieve a sustainable competitive advantage, and resulting in better company performance?
• E) Does the strategy strike a good balance between maximizing shareholder wealth and maximizing customer satisfaction?

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Definitions:

Materials

Substances or components that are used in the production or manufacturing of goods, or in the execution of projects and activities.

Methods

A systematic approach or procedure used in research, investigation, or to accomplish a specific task or solve a problem.

Unethical

Acting in ways that go against moral principles, often leading to actions that are considered wrong or unfair.

Omission

The act of leaving out or excluding something, either intentionally or unintentionally.