Which of the Following Statements Is True of Strategic Initiatives

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of strategic initiatives?

• A) Strategic initiatives can be the result of a response to external trends or come from internal sources.
• B) When lower-level employees are less empowered, the possibility of strategic initiatives is higher.
• C) Strategic initiatives result from top-down planning by executives and not through a bottom-up process.
• D) Random events and accidental happenstances reduce the possibility of strategic initiatives in organizations.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

A valuation of an asset or liability, determined by the current market prices in a lively market.

Consolidated Buildings

Buildings and related assets that are grouped together on a company's balance sheet after it has combined its financial statements with those of its subsidiaries.

Business Combination

A transaction or other event in which an acquirer gains control of one or more businesses, often involving a merger or acquisition.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.