In which of the following organizations will strategic controls work the best?
A) in a company designing the user interface of mobile phones, where every month the technology improves and new competitors enter the market
B) in an iron and steel industry whose business prospects depend largely on the ups and downs of the construction industry
C) in a company that provides counseling services to corporate clients and has infrequent performance audits
D) in a hotel chain where customer satisfaction and volatile money market determines the number and type of clientele

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Strategic controls are most effective in industries with relatively stable environments where long-term planning and control mechanisms can be effectively applied. The iron and steel industry (B) fits this description better than the other options, as it is less subject to rapid and unpredictable changes than technology or service industries and has business cycles that can be planned for in advance.

In Which of the Following Organizations Will Strategic Controls Work