Which of the Following Decisions Is NOT Directly the Result

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decisions is NOT directly the result of a company's strategic planning?

• A) The decision of a beverage company to focus on soda and snack foods
• B) The decision of a construction company to merge with another company
• C) The decision of a logistics company to include additional service lines to a particular city
• D) The decision of an e-commerce company to expand its product offerings beyond books and music

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