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Sample Characteristics

Industry

Corporations Surveyed

Level of Analysis

Sample Size

Electronics

Three Major US-Based Electronics Manufacturers

SBU (defined as product groups)

27 Product Groups

Individuals Surveyed within Each SBU

Strategic Planners

* General Manager

* Business Planner

* Marketing Manager

Operations Managers

* Manufacturing Manager

* Production Control Manager

* Quality Assurance Manager

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