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. What role did Medline play in terms of determining which initiatives should be highest-ranked?
A)the managerial role
B)the informational role
C)the decisional role
D)the organizational role

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. What role did Medline play in terms of determining which initiatives should be highest-ranked?
A)the managerial role  
B)the informational role  
C)the decisional role  
D)the organizational role

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Medline played the decisional role in determining which initiatives should be highest-ranked, as the CEO is responsible for making strategic decisions for the company.

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