Which of the following is NOT part of the task of identifying the strategic issues and problems that merit front-burner managerial attention?
A) Analyzing the company's external environment
B) Evaluating the company's own resources and competitive position
C) Surveying a company's board members,managers,select employees,and key investors regarding what strategic issues they think the company faces
D) Developing a "worry list" of "how to…," "whether to…," and "what to do about…"
E) Assessing what challenges the company must overcome to be financially and competitively successful in the years ahead

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Surveying board members, managers, select employees, and key investors is not a task involved in identifying strategic issues and problems. It may be useful in collecting input and perspectives, but it is not a part of the actual task itself. A, B, D, and E all involve analyzing the external environment, evaluating the company's position, developing strategic solutions, and assessing challenges to the company's success.

Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Task