Question

Although ultimate responsibility for implementing and executing strategy falls upon the shoulders of senior executives,

Answer 1

Answer: top-level managers still have to rely on the active support and cooperation of middle and lower-level managers in pushing needed changes in functional areas and operating units

Explanation:

The senior executives in organizations are responsible for the implementation and execution of directives to achieve organizational goals. For them to achieve this, top-level managers have to rely on the cooperation and active support of the middle and lower-level managers for organizational success.

The top level managers are in charge of planning and directing the group of individuals as they monitor their work and implement needed changes.