Which of the Following Functions Do the General Managers in Strategic

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions do the general managers in strategic business units primarily perform?

• A) design generic business strategies based on guidelines received from corporate headquarters
• B) set overarching strategic objectives to unify the entire conglomerate under one mission
• C) take responsibility for decisions and actions within a single functional area
• D) allocate scarce resources among different business divisions

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