Benchmarking occurs when a firm

A. sets up strategic plans for the future based on its current performance.
B. advises other firms on organization, based on its success.
C. compares its performance with its previous performance.
D. compares the strategies of other firms in the industry to derive its strategy.


Answer: D

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