The epithet "Great strategy; lousy implementation" implies that:
A)Strategic failures are mostly due to mistakes by middle and low managers
B)Formulation and implementation of strategy cannot be separated
C)Just formulating a good strategy is insufficient.
D)B and C above

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The epithet "Great strategy; lousy implementation" suggests that even if a company has a well-formulated strategy, it can still fail if the implementation is poor. Therefore, formulation and implementation cannot be separated, and just having a good strategy is not sufficient for success. This implies B and C above. Additionally, the failure could stem from issues with middle and low managers, but that is not explicitly stated as the only or main cause of strategic failure.

The Epithet "Great Strategy; Lousy Implementation" Implies That