identify whether each of the following is strategic or tactical. Give your reasoning for each choice.  a. negotiating a sale price with an individual customer b. negotiating a delivery contract with a major supplier c. establishing a preventative maintenance schedule for a newly purchased machine d. planning the weekly preventative maintenance tasks for a machine e. deciding the layout of a section of grocery store shelving f. deciding the layout of an entire grocery store

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identify whether each of the following is strategic or tactical. Give your reasoning for each choice. 

a. negotiating a sale price with an individual customer

b. negotiating a delivery contract with a major supplier

c. establishing a preventative maintenance schedule for a newly purchased machine

d. planning the weekly preventative maintenance tasks for a machine

e. deciding the layout of a section of grocery store shelving

f. deciding the layout of an entire grocery store

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