Selecting the organizational structure and controls that effectively implement the chosen strategy is a challenge for managers because:

All of the following are ethical sources of data for external analysis EXCEPT:

The __________ structure is best for implementing the related constrained diversification strategy.

In the United States, the fundamental goal of business is to:

The Chambers of Commerce of cities and towns often implore citizens to buy from local businesses.  This is because the organization’s role as a taxpayer is MOST important to __________ as stakeholders.

Products developed through __________ are often offered at lower prices without as many features as products developed through __________.

For a diversified firm, corporate-level strategy is concerned with:

All of the following are forces that create high rivalry within an industry EXCEPT:

__________ exist(s) when there is a need in the market that can be satisfied by new goods or services.

A firm will closely examine different segments of the balanced scorecard, depending on what it wants to learn about itself as it seeks balance. For example, PeliCorp wants to understand what processes it should emphasize in order to successfully use its competitive advantage. About which perspective is PeliCorp most concerned?