Description : PESTLE analysis is: a) a broad framework to help managers understand the environment in which their business operates. b) a checklist to ask how political, economic, strategic or ... strategic or technological factors. d) a framework for strategic analysis of internal and external environment
Last Answer : a broad framework to help managers understand the environment in which their business operates.
Description : What is NOT a ‘Critical Tasks of Strategic Management? A. Formulate the company’s mission B. Select a set of short-term objectives that will achieve the most desirable results C. Conduct an internal analysis D. Assess the external environment – competitive and general contexts
Last Answer : Select a set of short-term objectives that will achieve the most desirable results
Description : The purpose of a SWOT Analysis is to analyse ----------- : A. The strategic capability of an Organization B. External and Internal Environments C. The Business Environment and the strategic capability of a Firm relative to Competitors D. The Business Environment in which an Organization operates
Last Answer : The Business Environment and the strategic capability of a Firm relative to Competitors
Description : Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Strategic Mgt that makes it different : A. It is interdisciplinary B. It has an external focus C. It has an internal focus D. It is concerned with the present direction of the Organisation
Last Answer : It is concerned with the present direction of the Organisation
Description : One of the fundamental Strategy evaluation activities is reviewing external and internal factors that are the bases for current strategy
Last Answer : True
Description : What three broad factors determine global strategy of multinational firms? a) Local globalizing drivers, industry globalizing drivers, internal globalizing drivers b) Cultural globalizing ... orientation d) Macro globalizing drivers, industry globalizing drivers, internal globalizing drivers
Last Answer : Macro globalizing drivers, industry globalizing drivers, internal globalizing drivers
Description : Which of these statements are true, with respect to Dimensions of Strategic Decisions'? A. Strategic issues require middle-management decisions B. Strategic issues require large amounts of the ... . Strategic issues require considering only the firm's external environment D. None of these options
Last Answer : Strategic issues require large amounts of the firm’s resources
Description : The first step in the Strategic Management process is analyzing the External Environment
Last Answer : False
Description : Which of these statements are true, with respect to Dimensions of Strategic Decisions'? A. Strategic issues require middle-management decisions B. Strategic issues require large amounts of ... Strategic issues require considering only the firm's external environment D. None of these options
Description : Technology scanning refers to: a) strategies of multinational firms based on technologies. b) locating a firm's research centres in countries or regions where relevant cutting-edge research ... the knowledge economy. d) the process of identifying technologies in the external business environment.
Last Answer : the process of identifying technologies in the external business environment.
Description : Strategic fit can be defined as: a) developing strategies based on opportunities and threats in the external environment. b) forecasting opportunities and threats in the external environment c) ... environment. d) matching the resources and activities of a firm to the external environment.
Last Answer : matching the resources and activities of a firm to the external environment.
Description : In the context of strategic management, stakeholders can be defined as: a) An individual or group with a financial stake in the organization b) An external individual or group that is able to ... individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Last Answer : An individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Description : The Strategic Management Process is ------------- : A. A set of activities that is guaranteed to prevent Organizational failure B. A process concerned with a Firm's Resources, ... D. A dynamic process involving the full set of commitments, decisions and actions related to the Company
Last Answer : A dynamic process involving the full set of commitments, decisions and actions related to the Company
Description : The Strategic Management process is the way in which Strategists determine Objectives & -- A. Make document recording B. Make Coordinating C. Make Strategic Decisions D. Make Planning
Last Answer : Make Strategic Decisions
Description : Strategic planning: (a) Addresses the organization's basic mission or business, issuing broad statements of purpose or direction that have a long lead time. (b) Involves managers in each unit of ... overall plans of the organization. (d) Determines the day-to-day operations within an organization.
Last Answer : (a) Addresses the organization's basic mission or business, issuing broad statements of purpose or direction that have a long lead time.
Description : Business Policy is defined as the set of Managerial decisions and actions that determine the long run performance of a Corporation
Description : What is the most frequent internal motive for a strategic alliance? a) Resource need b) Risk limitation c) Cost minimization d) Current poor performance
Last Answer : Resource need
Description : The final step of the strategic management process is ___________. (a) Doing an internal analysis ; (b) Formulating strategies ; (c) Implementing strategies (d) Evaluating results
Last Answer : (d) Evaluating results
Description : What is the purpose of the CAGE framework? a) The CAGE framework investigates to what extent home demand, home factor conditions and domestic rivalry are important to multinational firms. ... d) The CAGE framework a checklist for forecasting political, economic, strategic or technological factors.
Last Answer : The CAGE framework analyses bilateral differences and commonalities between two countries.
Description : If unprepared, what strategic pressures are recognized as key factors that can weaken the Organization ? A. Competitive and Environmental pressure B. Control at the expense of flexibility C. Lack of Planners D. Competitive & Environmental pressures and excessive control
Last Answer : Competitive & Environmental pressures and excessive control
Description : ___________________ are those plans that are extended beyond three years. (a) Short Term Plans ; (b) Long Term Plans ; (c) Specific Plans ; (d) Strategic Plans
Last Answer : (b) Long Term Plans ;
Description : Porter's notion of a differentiation strategy is best described as one in which firms seek a competitive advantage . A. Through achieving a match between their internal and external ... competitors. C. Through concentrating on a narrow market segment. D. Through establishing their uniqueness
Last Answer : Through establishing their uniqueness
Description : Porter's notion of a differentiation strategy is best described as one in which firms seek a competitive advantage . A. Through achieving a match between their internal and external environments ... . C. Through concentrating on a narrow market segment. D. Through establishing their uniqueness.
Last Answer : Through establishing their uniqueness.
Description : Dynamic capabilities refer to: a) the firm's ability to integrate, build, and reconfigure internal and external competences to address rapidly changing environments. b) the link between ... underlie a company's multiple production lines and critically underpin the firm's competitive advantage
Last Answer : the firm's ability to integrate, build, and reconfigure internal and external competences to address rapidly changing environments.
Description : SWOT is an abbreviation for: a) Internal Strengths (S), Internal Weaknesses (W), External Opportunities (O), External Threats (T). b) Integrated Strategies (S), Integrated Weaknesses (W), ... External Strengths (S), Internal Weaknesses (W), External Opportunities (O), Internal Threats (T).
Last Answer : Internal Strengths (S), Internal Weaknesses (W), External Opportunities (O), External Threats (T).
Description : Developing a vision and mission, identifying an organization's external opportunities and threats, and determining internal strengths and weaknesses are all __________ activities. a. strategy-formulation b. strategy-implementation c. long-range planning d. short-range planning
Last Answer : strategy-formulation
Description : Micro environment is the _______________ environment of the company a. Internal b.External c. human d. Finance
Last Answer : Internal
Description : Developing a Vision and Mission, identifying an Organization’s external opportunities & threats and determining internal strengths & weaknesses are all -------------- activities : A. Strategy Formulation B. Strategy Implementation C. Long-range Planning D. Short-range Planning
Last Answer : Strategy Formulation
Description : The resources within an organization, used to achieve its goal, make up the _________ of a business. (a) External environment ; (b) Internal environment ; (c) Social responsibility ; (d) Workers motivation
Last Answer : External environment
Description : In the context of strategic management, stakeholders can be defined as: A. An individual or group with a financial stake in the organization B. An external individual or group that is able to ... individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Last Answer : Internal groups or individuals that are able to influence strategic direction of the organization
Description : What is the key outcome from PESTEL analysis? A. Five Forces B. Identification of the external drivers for change C. Critical success factors D. Possible scenarios
Last Answer : Identification of the external drivers for change
Description : The external environment factor that includes: Factors that have a less immediate effect on a business such as the nation's rate of inflation or recession, unemployment rate, or standard of living, is ... ; (b) Sociological factors ; (c) Indirect economic factors ; (d) Direct economic factors
Last Answer : ; (c) Indirect economic factors ;
Description : The external environment factor that states: The values and culture that affect the way people feel about the organization they are in and about work itself is: (a) Sociological factors ; (b) Political factors ; (c) Economic factors ; (d) Psychological factors
Last Answer : (a) Sociological factors ;
Description : The Diamond Model suggests that four factors determine a firm's competitive advantage: a) 1) home demand conditions; 2) home supply conditions; 3) firm strategy and structure; 4) supporting ... home demand conditions; 2) home supply; 3) firm strategy; 4) related and supporting industries.
Last Answer : home demand conditions; 2) home factor conditions; 3) firm strategy, structure and rivalry; 4) related and supporting industries
Description : When a firm believes that it must react to external conditions and tailor its strategies and structure to deal with those conditions, it has adopted a __________ perspective. A)reactionary B)relativistic C)proactive D)deterministic E)strategic
Last Answer : D)deterministic
Description : In government auditing, the three elements of expanded scope auditing are a. Goal analysis, audits of operations, audit of systems. b. Financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, program ... , post-audit, internal audit. d. National government audit, local government audit, corporation audit
Last Answer : Financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, program results.
Description : The term "marketing mix" describes: A. A composite analysis of all environmental factors inside and outside the fir B. A series of business decisions that aid in selling a product ... strengths and its business weaknesses D. A blending of four strategic elements to satisfy specific target markets
Last Answer : D. A blending of four strategic elements to satisfy specific target markets
Description : Subsidiaires located in countries which are less crucial for success while holding low level of resources and capabilities are...? A. Dogs B. Implementers C. White Knights D. Strategic Leaders
Last Answer : Implementers
Description : Subsidiaires located in countries which are crucial for success while holding valuable resources and capabilities are...? A. Bright Stars B. Sunshine C. Strategic Leaders D. White Knights
Last Answer : Strategic Leaders
Description : International strategic options can be derived, from a consideration of geographical dispersion or concentration of various activities and.... A. Degree of international co-ordination B. Degree of Political Stability C. Degree of Competitive Advantage D. None of the above
Last Answer : Degree of international co-ordination
Description : For international companies, sources of competitive advantage can be drawn from the..............configuration of their........ network A. Technology, Security B. Strategic, Resource C. International, Value D. None of the above
Last Answer : International, Value
Description : _________________ happens when organizations lose pace with changes in the operating enviroment? A. Strategic Flaw B. Strategic Drift C. Strategic Blunder D. Strategic Disaster
Last Answer : Strategic Drift
Description : Ansoff's matrix is useful for what? A. Integrating a business's marketing strategy with general strategic direction B. Establishing an editorial calendar for staff to follow C. Understanding buyer personas and buyer behaviour D. Hiring new staff and training them on marketing tactics
Last Answer : Integrating a business's marketing strategy with general strategic direction
Description : Strategic drift is…. A. When strategies progressively fail to address the environmental dynamics, and performance deteriorates. B. Mismatch between Vision Statement and Value Statement C. Mismatch between Vision Statement and Mission Statement D. Mismatch between Mission Statement and Resources
Last Answer : When strategies progressively fail to address the environmental dynamics, and performance deteriorates.
Description : This strategy is an expression of desired strategic direction deliberately formulated & planned in terms of resource allocation, control systems, organizational structure etc. A. Intended strategy B. Realized strategy C. Emergent strategy D. None of these options are valid.
Last Answer : Intended strategy
Description : A strategic gap is an un-exploited competitive opportunity. The following is an examples of a Strategic Gap. A. Opportunities in substitute industries B. Opportunities for complementary products and services C. Opportunities over time D. All of these options are valid
Last Answer : All of these options are valid