What are value drivers? a Select one OA a set of guidelines for identifying the most promising upscale attributes to incorporate into a product OB. a set of factors that verify the unique nature of a firm OC. a firm's hidden success factor for creating over-the-top product features that will command the highest price in the industry OD. a set of factors (analogous to cost drivers) that are particularly effective in having a strong differentiation effect OE a technique for easily identifying factors that validate a firm's performance Perhaps the most rekable way for a company to improve is frencial performance over time is to Select one OA put 100 percent emphasis on the achievement of its short-term and long-term financial objectives B. substfute financial intent for strategic intent and judiciousy concentrate on the maskin of making a profit oc not allocate any resources to the achievement of strategic objectives unter is very clear that the company can meet or beat is stretch fround performance targets OD avoid use of the balanced-scorecard philosophy since achievement of financial performance targets is obviously more important than the achievement of strategic performance targets O E recognize that the achievement of strategic objectives signals that the company is well positioned to sustain or prove its performance An example of an external threat to a company's future profitability does not include Select one: A potential of a hostile takeover B. adverse changes in foreign exchange rates C. lack of a distinctive competence D. introduction of restrictive trade policies in countries where the company does business E unfavorable demographic shifts