(c) Identify and evaluate other strategic options ONA could consider to address the airline’s current financial andoperational weaknesses.Note: requirement (c) includes 2 professional marks (10 marks)
(c) Identify and evaluate other strategic options ONA could consider to address the airline’s current financial and
operational weaknesses.
Note: requirement (c) includes 2 professional marks (10 marks)
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