Which of these is NOT a rule for using product positioning as a strategy$-$implementation tool?

A$)$ Look for the hole or vacant niche, a segment of the market currently not being served.

B$)$ Do not serve two segments with the same strategy.

C$)$ Position yourself in the middle of the map, if you are one of only two competitors.

D$)$ Position yourself in the middle of the map, if there are more than two competitors.

E$)$ All of these are rules for using product positioning as a strategy$-$implementation tool.

What term is used to describe specific guidelines, methods, procedures, rules, forms and administrative practices established to support and encourage work toward stated goals

A$)$ Long$-$term objectives

B$)$ Policies

C$)$ Annual objectives

D$)$ Strategies

E$)$ Values

A divisional structure by geographic area is most appropriate when

A$)$ an organization offers only a limited number of products or services.

B$)$ organizations have similar branch facilities located in widely dispersed areas.

C$)$ consumption patterns for its products and$/$or services are the same worldwide.

D$)$ the company's customers in different geographic locations have similar needs and characteristics.

E$)$ the firm serves one geographic area.

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work, jobs, and processes for the purpose of improving cost, quality, service, and speed?

A$)$ Restructuring

B$)$ Downsizing

C$)$ Reengineering

D$)$ Delayering

E$)$ Recruiting

All of the following are reasons strategy evaluation is more difficult today EXCEPT

A$)$ a dramatic increase in the environment's complexity.

B$)$ the increasing number of variables.

C$)$ the increase in the number of both domestic and world events affecting organizations.

D$)$ the increasing time span for which planning can be done with any degree of certainty.

E$)$ the rapid rate of obsolescence of even the best plans.