Which One of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of an Effectively

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of an effectively worded strategic vision statement?

• A)Directional (is forward-looking,describes the strategic course that management has charted and the kinds of product-market-customer-technology changes that will help the company prepare for the future)
• B)Easy to communicate (is explainable in 10 to 15 minutes,can be reduced to a memorable slogan)
• C)Graphic (paints a picture of the kind of company management is trying to create and the market position or positions the company is striving to stake out)
• D)Consensus-driven (commits the company to a "mainstream" directional path that most stakeholders will enthusiastically support)
• E)Focused (is specific enough to provide guidance to managers in making decisions and allocating resources)

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Definitions:

Idea Generation

The process of creating, developing, and communicating new thoughts or concepts.

Diffusion

The process through which new ideas, practices, or products spread within a society or from one society to another.

Tolerate Uncertainty

The ability to remain calm and maintain performance despite ambiguity or lack of information about future events.

Diverse Experiences

A range of varied encounters and backgrounds that an individual or group might have.