Successful strategies share several essential features. Which of the following is NOT one of these essential features?

A) Every strategy requires leaders who are willing to take risks on behalf of the organisation.
B) Every strategy requires supporting structures, well-designed tasks and workflows, and the right people.
C) Every strategy requires leaders who can energise people and build performance commitments.
D) The entire organisation and all of its resources must be mobilised in support of the strategies.
E) Every strategy requires leaders who can use teams and teamwork to the best advantage.

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Marcus Fielder · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Successful strategies indeed require supporting structures, energizing leadership, mobilization of resources, and effective use of teams. However, while risk-taking can be part of leadership, stating that every strategy requires leaders who are willing to take risks on behalf of the organization is not universally true as a necessary feature of all successful strategies. Some strategies might prioritize risk mitigation and cautious planning over bold risk-taking.

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