[solved] Functional area strategies

are normally crafted by the head of the business, in close consultation with the managers of key operating units (plants, distribution centers, geographic divisions).

concern the relatively narrow strategic initiatives and approaches for managing specific operating units (plants, distribution centers, geographic units) and operating activities with strategic significance for the company as a whole.

are normally crafted by operating-level managers who head key functional units (plants, distribution centers, geographic units).

concern the actions and approaches managers plan to take to unify the firm's several different operating strategies into a cohesive and well-functioning whole.

concern the actions, approaches, and practices to be employed in managing particular functions or business processes or key activities within a business.