For organizational strategy to be implemented successfully it must be (select all that apply):
a. specific and inflexible.
b. applied in a timely manner.
c. agreed upon by all stakeholders.
d. executed proficiently and efficiently.
e. aligned with the organizational culture.
B, D, E
Strategy must be implemented proficiently and efficiently, as well as in a timely manner, if it is to be effective. For this to occur, the organization must attend to its capabilities, the reward structure, available support systems, and the organizational culture. If any of these characteristics are not in place, implementation of the strategy will surely fail.
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