Which of the Following Statements About Strategic Groups Is False

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about strategic groups is false?

• A) Two assumptions are made: (1) no two firms are totally different, and (2) no two firms are exactly the same.
• B) Strategic groupings are of little help to a firm in assessing mobility barriers that protect a group from attacks by other groups.
• C) Strategic groups help chart the future directions of firm strategies.
• D) Strategic groups are helpful in thinking through the implications of each industry trend for the group as a whole.

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Definitions:

Follower Characteristics

The attributes or qualities of individuals who support and are guided by a leader.

Workflow

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Authority Relationships

These are the frameworks within which power, responsibilities, and duties are distributed among individuals or groups, typically in an organizational setting.

Role-Centered

Focusing on the responsibilities and expectations associated with a particular social or professional position.