In the book,In Search of Excellence,the authors examined the characteristics of highly successful companies by studying the full context of each organization,using multiple sources of information,and identifying the relationship between managerial decisions and success.This is an example of a(n)_____.
A) case study
B) exploratory study
C) descriptive study
D) statistical study
E) causal study

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The authors' examination of characteristics of highly successful companies by studying the full context of each organization, using multiple sources of information, and identifying the relationship between managerial decisions and success is an example of a case study. A case study is an in-depth analysis of a particular individual, group, or situation that provides detailed information about the subject.

In the Book,In Search of Excellence,the Authors Examined the Characteristics