Which of the Following Questions Ought to Be Used to Distinguish

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions ought to be used to distinguish a winning strategy from a so-so or flawed strategy?

• A) Does the strategy contain a sufficient number of emergent/reactive elements?
• B) Is the company putting too little emphasis on growth and profitability and too much emphasis on behaving in an ethical and socially responsible manner?
• C) Is the strategy resulting in the development of additional competitive capabilities?
• D) Is the strategy well-matched to the company's situation,helping the company achieve a sustainable competitive advantage,and resulting in better company performance?
• E) Does the strategy strike a good balance between maximizing shareholder wealth and maximizing customer satisfaction?

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock, serving as an indicator of a company's profitability.

Stock Repurchase

A financial strategy where a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the amount of outstanding stock.

Reverse Stock Split

A corporate action that consolidates the number of existing shares of stock into fewer, proportionately more valuable, shares.

Total Equity

The sum of the ownership interest in a corporation, including common and preferred shares.