Which of the following is a primary characteristic of strategic control rather than operating control?
A)determining the profitability of different products, territories, markets, and channels
B)ensuring that the company achieves the sales, profits, and other goals set out in its annual plan
C)checking ongoing performance against the annual plan and taking corrective action when necessary
D)looking at whether the company's basic strategies are well matched to its opportunities
E)monitoring ongoing company operations to ensure that efficiency and effectiveness are maximized

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Determining whether the company's basic strategies are well matched to its opportunities is a primary characteristic of strategic control, as it focuses on ensuring the overall direction and alignment of the company's strategies with its environment, rather than day-to-day operations or short-term goals. Choices A, B, C, and E are examples of operating control, which focuses on monitoring and correcting ongoing performance and efficiency.

Which of the Following Is a Primary Characteristic of Strategic