When Considering Acceptable Alternative Strategies, the Most Important Criterion Is

Multiple Choice

When considering acceptable alternative strategies, the most important criterion is the ability of the proposed strategy to deal with

A) cash flow.
B) the specific strategic factors developed in the S.W.O.T. analysis.
C) defining the competitive environment in which the firm is competing.
D) the future long-term prospects of the industry.
E) governmental regulations and requirements placed on the industry.