One important indicator of how well a company's present strategy is working is whether:
A. it has more core competencies than close rivals.
B. its strategy is built around at least two of the industry's key success factors.
C. the company is achieving its financial and strategic objectives and whether it is an above-average industry performer.
D. it is customarily a first-mover in introducing new or improved products (a good sign) or a late-mover (a bad sign).
E. it is subject to weaker competitive forces and pressures than close rivals (a good sign) or stronger competitive forces and pressures (a bad sign).
Answer: the company is achieving its financial and strategic objectives and whether it is an above-average industry performer.