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B. Ways to improve effectiveness should be identified much before the strategic direction is established.
C. There is often a push to eliminate the transformational work to free up time for transactional work.
D. Redesigning the structure focuses on information technology rather than reporting relationships.
E. Improvement often focuses on the effectiveness of each activity rather than on its efficiency.


Answer: A

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