All of the following are roles that departmental managers would most likely have in the strategic planning process EXCEPT ________.
A) developing functional, departmental plans
B) assisting top managers in devising a strategic plan
C) deciding the businesses in which a firm will be involved
D) providing input to top management about industry trends

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C)Deciding the businesses in which a company will be involved and on what basis a company will compete are strategic decisions left to top management.However,departmental managers provide top managers with important information such as industry and product trends that assist top managers with their development of a strategic plan.Departmental managers are directly involved with developing and implementing functional plans during the strategic planning process.

All of the Following Are Roles That Departmental Managers Would