Which of the following questions tests the merits of the firm's strategy and distinguishes it as a winning strategy?
A) Is the company's strategy ethical and socially responsible and does it put enough emphasis on good product quality and good customer service?
B) Is the company putting too little emphasis on growth and profitability and too much emphasis on behaving in an ethical and socially responsible manner?
C) Is the strategy resulting in the development of additional competitive capabilities?
D) Is the strategy helping the company achieve a sustainable competitive advantage and is it resulting in better company performance?
E) Does the strategy strike a good balance between maximizing shareholder wealth and maximizing customer satisfaction?

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The question that tests the merits of the firm's strategy and distinguishes it as a winning strategy is whether the strategy helps the company achieve a sustainable competitive advantage and if it is resulting in better company performance. This question considers the effectiveness of the strategy in creating a competitive advantage that is sustainable over time and ultimately leads to better company performance and success in the market. The other options focus on different aspects of the strategy such as ethical considerations or balancing shareholder and customer interests, but do not directly assess the effectiveness of the strategy in achieving success in the market.

Which of the Following Questions Tests the Merits of the Firm's