Question

which of the following can help managers improve the speed and accuracy with which they determine the need for strategic change? a. fostering competitive inertia b. looking for signs of strategic dissonance c. limiting design iterations d. promoting strategic alliances with leading firms

Explanation:

Looking for signs of strategic dissonance helps managers identify when the current strategy is not aligning with the environment or internal capabilities, allowing for faster and more accurate determination of the need for strategic change. Competitive inertia (a) hinders change. Limiting design iterations (c) may slow down the ability to adapt and detect change - needs. Promoting strategic alliances with leading firms (d) is more about collaboration than detecting the need for internal strategic change.

Answer:

b. Looking for signs of strategic dissonance