Learn it: Chapter 07. Managing strategy and Strategic Planning Select the correct response(s) to the following question. A CEO is using Porter's overall cost leadership strategy. What course of action is the manager likely to take? Check all that apply. Direct manufacturing to standardize production so many products can be made at low cost. Direct product designers to consider how products can be inexpensively made. Drive the value of efficiency throughout the organizational culture so that employees are highly cost-conscious. Direct the finance team to ensure that innovation gets sufficient funding. Select the correct response for the following question. A manager is using Miles and Snow's defender strategy. What action is the manager likely to take? Reward employees for finding ways to cut costs. O Encourage creativity by allowing lower-level employees to make decisions. O Balance resource allocation between cost control and innovation. Grade It Now Save & Continue Continue without sa