Which two comments summarise the access/execution paradox?
A) Middle managers normally take responsibility for planning strategy.
B) Those with most access to the CEO are strategic planners and strategy consultants.
C) Middle managers have knowledge of the business on the ground and have responsibility for strategy implementation.
D) Senior management has the greatest understanding of operational issues.

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The access/execution paradox refers to the situation where those who have the most access to the CEO (strategic planners and consultants) are not the ones implementing the strategy, while middle managers, who are responsible for implementation, have the necessary ground-level knowledge but less access to strategic decision-making.

Which Two Comments Summarise the Access/execution Paradox