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Which of the following is generally a characteristic of operational decisions rather than strategic decisions?
Decisions taken at lower and middle levels, with a short-term focus and routine nature, are operational rather than strategic. Strategic decisions concern mission and scope, need environmental analysis, involve uncertainty and commit large resources over the long term.
- ATaken at the lower and middle levels with short-term focus and routine natureCorrect
- BConcerned with the organisation's overall mission and scope
- CNeed a wide view of the external environment
- DInvolve high uncertainty and major resource commitment
Explanation
Operational decisions are routine, short-term and taken at lower or middle levels. The other options describe strategic decisions: mission and scope, environmental scanning, uncertainty and large commitments.
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