E. To explain a distinction relied on in the second paragraph regarding two different kinds of
strategic missions
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It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following firms would be the most to adhere to its strategic plans?
A. One that is pursuing a build strategy and whose strategic plans were developed through
the process of decision sharing
B. One that is pursuing a harvest strategy and whose strategic plans were developed
through the process of decision-sharing
C. One that is pursuing a harvest strategy and whose strategic plans were developed by an
individual leader with a strong personal vision for the future
D. One that does not fluctuate between builds and harvest strategies
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The author includes the quotation in the highlighted text of the passage most probably in order to
A. lend support to the claim that firms utilizing harvest strategies may be more to adhere to
their strategic plans
B. suggest a reason that many managers of large firms prefer harvest strategies to build
strategies
C. provide an example of a firm that adhered to its strategic plan because of the degree of
its managers’ commitment
D. demonstrate that managers implementing harvest strategies generally have better
strategic options than do managers implementing build strategies
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According to the theory and research discussed in the first paragraph of the passage, which of the following may be true of firms that use teams to develop their strategic plans?
A. They are more to pursue build strategies rather than harvest strategies.
B. They are less likely to have a well-defined strategic mission than are firms with individual
leaders.
C. They are less to deviate from their strategic plans because team members may be more
committed to the plans.
D. They generally follow a similar pattern in alternating efforts to increase revenues and
market share with efforts to generate short-term profits.
E. They are less likely to adhere to their strategic plans because they tend to lack a clear
strategic vision.