Strategic Management

Ford motor's new CEO, Bill Ford, planned t eliminate the mercury brand, then took action and achieved this plan. This is an example of a (an)__________. mistake, emergent strategy, deliberate strategy, intended strategy, or realized strategy I believe the answer is realized strategy - but wouldn't be surprised if I were wrong. Please provide answer & why. Thanks much!!!

Strategic Management

Deliberate strategies ______________. (a) are usually developed at low levels in the organization (b) are always realized (c) are never realized (d) typically arise from unintended strategies (e) are the product of a company's formal intentions I believe (d) is the best answer. NOTE: An OTA advised before that (a) was the answer - however, it isn't. Please advise answer & why. Thanks much!!

Strategic Management

Which of the following is not a determinant of the extent of rivalry amony established companies? (a) the number & size distribution of companies in the industry (b) demand conditions (c) factor conditions (d) exit barriers (e) the power of buyers I believe (d) is the answer. Please advise answer & why. Thanks much!!!

Strategis Management

Procurement and purchasing is part of which value chain activity? research & development, marketing & sales, materials management, production, or company infrastructure Please advise answer & why. Thanks much!!

Strategic Management

A producer of commodity steel should pursue which of the following generic competitive strategies? cost leadership, differentiation, focus, growth, or profit Please advise answer & why. Thanks!