The overall lesson from the Chapter 3 Strategic Focus about decision-making at several companies was the importance of _________
A) CEO compensation.
B) the effect of unattractive industries on firm performance.
C) making decisions about use of the firm's resources under conditions of uncertainty.
D) competing against innovative rivals.

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The chapter highlights the importance of making effective decisions regarding the allocation of resources despite the uncertainty that surrounds them. It emphasizes the need for companies to have a strategic focus, conduct scenario planning, build flexibility in their decision-making, and balance short-term and long-term goals. The other options, such as CEO compensation or competition with innovative rivals, are not the main focus of the chapter. While the attractiveness of an industry can affect firm performance, this is also not the primary lesson conveyed in the chapter.

The Overall Lesson from the Chapter 3 Strategic Focus About