Which of the following is a TRUE statement about implementing corporate-level strategies and effective organizational structures?
A) Firms pursuing a related linked strategy should implement a competitive structure with a competitive culture and centralized strategic-planning activities.
B) Firms pursuing an unrelated diversification strategy should use an SBU structure with a small corporate staff, emphasize the R&D function, and integrate divisions to achieve synergies.
C) Firms pursuing a related linked strategy should use an SBU structure, emphasize interdependence among divisions, and manage the strategic planning function from the central office.
D) Firms pursuing a related constrained strategy should implement a cooperative structure, use integrative devices to link divisions, centralize the R&D function, and emphasize sharing.

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Firms pursuing a related constrained strategy benefit from a cooperative structure that facilitates sharing resources and capabilities across divisions, centralizes R&D to leverage synergies, and uses integrative devices to enhance coordination and sharing.

Which of the Following Is a TRUE Statement About Implementing