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Option d.
Out of all the options mentioned above, the consultant will not advise benchmarking of the pizza chain's operating activities and business processes against best in industry and best in world performers. All other options are correct and will be advised by the consultant to design a superior strategy execution effort for the owners of the pizza company.
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