SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) — Question 13

In a leadership team meeting, the HR director of a car manufacturing company suggests the company should collaborate with its competitors to provide financial support for research on renewable energy sources. Which business strategy for sustainability is best illustrated by this suggestion?

Answer options

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The suggestion to collaborate with competitors indicates an Embedded strategy, as it integrates sustainability into the core operations and relationships of the business. Transformational would imply a complete overhaul of the business model, while Isolated suggests a lack of collaboration, and Defensive implies a reactive rather than proactive approach to sustainability.