Business A-Level
deliberate strategy
What deliberate strategy means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of deliberate strategy
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A strategy designed in advance through a formal process, providing direction, coordination and a basis for control.
Topics that use deliberate strategy
- Problems with strategy and why strategies fail (AQA A-Level)
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