Cisco's _________ corporate-level structure was useful in implementing its ___________ business-level strategy (Chapter 11 Strategic Focus).
A) SBU form; integrated cost leadership-differentiation
B) competitive form; differentiation
C) cooperative form; cost leadership
D) cooperative form; integrated cost leadership-differentiation

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Cisco's cooperative form of corporate-level structure allowed for collaboration and coordination among its various departments, which was necessary to successfully implement an integrated cost leadership-differentiation business-level strategy. This structure allowed for different departments to work together to achieve the dual goals of cost savings and product differentiation, which in turn contributed to Cisco's overall competitive advantage.

Cisco's _________ Corporate-Level Structure Was Useful in Implementing Its ___________

Cisco's _ Corporate-Level Structure Was Useful in Implementing Its ___