When Management Is Leading the Drive for Good Strategy Execution

question 18

Multiple Choice

When management is leading the drive for good strategy execution and operating excellence,it calls for all of the following actions on their part except

• A)establishing a must-be-invented-here mindset.
• B)staying on top of what is happening.
• C)empowering rank-and-file employees to act on their own initiative.
• D)putting constructive pressure on the organization to execute the strategy with excellence.
• E)monitoring progress closely.

Assess the degree of operating leverage and understand its implications for business risk and profitability.

Apply the margin of safety concept to evaluate business risk.

Determine the effects of introducing sales incentives on company profitability.

Understand the impact of advertising and promotional activities on sales and profitability.

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