When the operations and supply chain areas are not linked with the overall business strategy, but instead follow industry practices, the firm is in this stage of alignment.
A)internally neutral
B)externally neutral
C)internally supportive
D)externally supportive

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When operations and supply chain areas follow industry practices instead of being linked with the overall business strategy, the firm is in the externally neutral stage of alignment. This means that the company is not utilizing these areas to gain a competitive advantage or support its business objectives.

When the Operations and Supply Chain Areas Are Not Linked