The top row of a Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) consists of alternative strategies derived from all of the following EXCEPT
A) Grand Strategy Matrix.
B) Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix.
C) Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix.
D) Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM).
E) Internal-External (IE) Matrix.

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The alternative strategies in the top row of the QSPM are not derived from the Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM). The alternative strategies are derived from other strategic management tools, such as the Grand Strategy Matrix, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix, Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix, and Internal-External (IE) Matrix. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

The Top Row of a Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM)