Anne Runs a Small Bakery on the Main Street of a Resort

question 124

Multiple Choice

Anne runs a small bakery on the main street of a resort town.Though hers was the only bakery around, the business had been suffering during the economic slowdown, and she was contemplating whether she should attempt strategic planning.Anne should be aware of what research finding regarding strategic planning?

• A)Only large firms show performance gains from strategic planning.
• B)Only small firms show performance gains from strategic planning.
• C)Performance gains from strategic planning are equal among small and large firms.
• D)Both small and large firms benefit from strategic planning, but small firms get a larger boost in performance.
• E)Both small and large firms benefit from strategic planning, but the small improvement in performance may not be worth the effort for small firms.

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

A network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials, primarily involved in transporting lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells.

Nonencapsulated

Refers to tissues or structures not enclosed in a protective capsule.

MALT

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, a component of the immune system that works to protect the mucous membranes lining the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts.

Lymphatic Tissue

Lymphatic tissue is part of the immune system, comprised of a network of lymphoid organs, nodes, and ducts that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream.