Which of the following questions ought to be used to distinguish a winning strategy from a so-so or flawed strategy?
A) Does the strategy contain a sufficient number of emergent and/or reactive elements?
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 built on a company's weakness or does it require resources that are deficient in the company?
D) Is the strategy well matched to the company's situation, helping the company achieve a sustainable competitive advantage, and 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 best distinguishes a winning strategy from a so-so or flawed strategy is whether the strategy is well matched to the company's situation, helps achieve sustainable competitive advantage, and results in better company performance. Choices A and E are important considerations, but they do not necessarily distinguish between winning and so-so/flawed strategies. Choice B reflects a false tradeoff between growth/profitability and ethical/social responsibility, while choice C implies the use of a flawed or unsustainable strategy.

Which of the Following Questions Ought to Be Used to Distinguish