Which of the Following Best Describes a Functional Strategy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a functional strategy?

A) A strategy for determining the firm's overall attitude toward growth and the way it will manage its businesses or product lines
B) A strategy at the business-unit or product-line level that focuses on improving a firm's competitive position
C) A strategy by which managers in specific areas decide how best to achieve corporate goals through productivity
D) A strategy that assists first-line managers in making day-to-day decisions about motivating employees
E) A strategy that integrates an organization's marketing goals into a cohesive whole by focusing on the ideal product mix to achieve maximum profit potential