Which of the following can aid company strategists in identifying key success factors in their industry?
A. short delivery time capability
B. global distribution capabilities of suppliers
C. product attributes and service characteristics that buyers consider to be crucial
D. accurate filling of buyer orders
E. low switching costs of buyers and suppliers
Answer: C
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A. building consensus for how to proceed B. directing resources to the right places C. establishing deadlines and measures of progress D. communicating the case for change E. orchestrating the action steps and implementation sequence
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Bobbie has skills that are quite valuable to her company, but her skills are not particularly unique, and she would not be difficult to replace. Bobbie would be considered a
A. core employee. B. strategic knowledge worker. C. supporting worker. D. partner.