Which of the following statements best describes the role of marketing executives in the strategic planning process?

A$)$ Marketing executives should make plans that are independent of the strategic plan.

B$)$ Marketing executives must always be aware of what the process of strategic planning involves as well as the results.

C$)$ Marketing executives receive suggestions from the strategic planning team and implement the suggestions relating to customers, products, and middlemen.

D$)$ Marketing executives are not involved in the strategic planning process because this process is the sole responsibility of top management.