Multiple Choice
In practice there are four main influences on competitive strategy and these can be in conflict with each other. The influences are company strengths and weaknesses, industry opportunities and threats, broader societal expectations and
A) paradigm changes
B) shareholder expectations
C) government blockers and enablers
D) the personal values of the key implementers
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