Narrative 1-1
Michael Medline held the CEO position of Canadian Tire Corporation for about 15 months until July 2016,when the board asked its former CEO,Stephen Wetmore,to return. The board was concerned about the long-term digital strategy Medline proposed,despite strong financial results. Medline had extensive operational experience,including running two of Canadian Tire Corporation's apparel divisions in addition to the core auto parts and petroleum businesses.
-Refer to Narrative 1-1. Which of the following tasks would Medline,as the CEO of Canadian Tire Corporation,have been responsible for?
A)developing plans to address digital initiatives
B)making sales calls
C)ensuring that the ecommerce functions were operating efficiently on a daily basis
D)sourcing new suppliers for the most popular items sold in-store

Question

Narrative 1-1
Michael Medline held the CEO position of Canadian Tire Corporation for about 15 months until July 2016,when the board asked its former CEO,Stephen Wetmore,to return. The board was concerned about the long-term digital strategy Medline proposed,despite strong financial results. Medline had extensive operational experience,including running two of Canadian Tire Corporation's apparel divisions in addition to the core auto parts and petroleum businesses.
-Refer to Narrative 1-1. Which of the following tasks would Medline,as the CEO of Canadian Tire Corporation,have been responsible for?
A)developing plans to address digital initiatives  
B)making sales calls  
C)ensuring that the ecommerce functions were operating efficiently on a daily basis  
D)sourcing new suppliers for the most popular items sold in-store

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As the CEO, Medline would have been responsible for developing plans to address digital initiatives, which was a concern for the board. Making sales calls and sourcing new suppliers would likely be responsibilities of other departments within the company, and ensuring efficient daily operations of ecommerce functions may fall under the responsibility of a Chief Operating Officer or Chief Technology Officer.

Narrative 1-1 Michael Medline Held the CEO Position of Canadian Tire Corporation