Scenario - Blackford Industries,Inc.
Blackford Industries,Inc.was established in 2004 by Jeanna and Sean Blackford.The company produces a wide array of restaurant equipment and supplies for restaurant owners throughout the United States.This company has grown substantially year after year since its inception.It attributes its success to having extensive knowledge of the industry it serves.Both owners have advanced culinary degrees from prestigious colleges and feel they understand the needs of their clients thoroughly.
Blackford Industries,Inc.is led by clearly defined guidelines established by its owners.The company's philosophy is one of caring for and about each customer.Blackford is known for treating each of its employees as if they were members of their family.Its business practices are honest and trustworthy.The company demonstrates its high level of integrity with each of its business dealings.
Sean and Jeanna are currently considering expanding their business into the European marketplace as this market is fairly unexplored by competitors with American restaurant supplies.They see the vast potential of this market and are aware of the challenges such a decision presents to them.The decision about the company's international expansion will be made by the end of this year.
-If Keegan Enterprises was characterized as an analyzer by Miles and Snow,which one of the following would not be true of this company?
A) Companies that use the analyzer strategy take steps to extend their markets while avoiding excessive risk
B) Companies that use the analyzer strategy defend existing operations while taking steps to extend their markets
C) Companies recognized as analyzers take a middle ground between being prospectors and defenders
D) Companies using an analyzer strategy take extensive risks to expand into global markets
E) Strategic implementation using an analyzer strategy can be impeded by legal,technological,and political challenges
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