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 : Annual Objectives are especially important in Strategy Formulation
Last Answer : False
Description : Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation activities occur at three hierarchical levels in a large diversified Organization: Corporate, Divisional and Functional
Last Answer : True
Description : A sustainable competitive advantage requires that: Select one: a. Other companies are not able to duplicate the strategy b. The value creating strategy be in a formulation stage c. Average returns be earned by the company d. Competitors are simultaneously implementing the strategy.
Last Answer : Other companies are not able to duplicate the strategy
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 : 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 : A possible and desirable future state of an Organization is called --------------- : A. Mission B. Vision C. Strategy Implementation D. Strategy Formulation
Last Answer : Vision
Description : The primary focus of Strategic Management is : A. Strategic Analysis B. The total Organization C. Strategy formulation D. Strategy implementation
Last Answer : The total Organization
Description : ______________ is the analysis of costs and benefits of a proposed project with the goal of assuming a rational allocation of limited funds. A. Project formulation. B. Project evaluation. C. Project appraisal . D. Project Design.
Last Answer : C. Project appraisal .
Description : Many Organizations mistakenly spend more time and effort on the implementation of a Plan than on the formulation of the Plan itself
Description : Allotment of whole item of cost to a cost centre or cost unit is known as: (a) Cost Apportionment (b) Cost Allocation (c) Cost Absorption (d) Machine hour rate
Last Answer : (d) Machine hour rate
Description : Subsidiaries consider the regional environment for policy or Strategy formulation is known as _____. a. Polycentric Approach b. Regiocentric Approach c. Ethnocentric Approach d. Geocentric Approach
Last Answer : Regiocentric Approach
Description : Subsidiaries consider regional environment for policy / Strategy formulation is known as A. Polycentric Approach B. Regio centric Approach C. Ethnocentric Approach D. Geocentric Approach
Last Answer : Polycentric Approach
Last Answer : . Polycentric Approach
Description : Subsidiaries consider regional environment for policy / Strategy formulation is known as A. Polycentric Approach B. Regiocentric Approach C. Ethnocentric Approach D. Geocentric Approach
Last Answer : B. Regiocentric Approach
Description : In the marketing planning cycle, the first stage is: A)implementation of the marketing plan. B)revision or formulation of marketing strategy. C)development or revision of marketing objectives ... opportunities and resources. E)development or revision of the plan for implementation and control.
Last Answer : C)development or revision of marketing objectives
Description : In the marketing planning cycle, the final stage is: A)implementation of the marketing plan. B)revision or formulation of marketing strategy. C)development or revision of marketing objectives ... opportunities and resources. E)development or revision of the plan for implementation and control.
Last Answer : A)implementation of the marketing plan.
Description : In a free enterprise economy, resource allocation is determined by - (1) the pattern of consumers' spending (2) the wealth of the entrepreneurs (3) decision of the Government (4) the traditional employment of factors
Last Answer : (1) the pattern of consumers' spending Explanation: In a free market economy, resources are allocated through the interaction of free and self-directed market forces. This means that what to ... is determined by producers, and who gets the products depends upon the purchasing power of consumers.
Description : In resource allocation, the resources are allocated to a project in order that the…...............are attained a. Goals b. Objectives c. Both a, b d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Both a, b
Description : Which are the events concerning RAG can occur in a system: a. Request for a resource b. Allocation of a resource c. Release of resource d. Allof these
Last Answer : d. Allof these
Description : In _________, thereis no resource allocation for a packet. A) datagram switching B) circuit switching C) frame switching D) none of the above
Last Answer : datagram switching
Description : 'Logical incrementalism' can be described as: A. Careful design and planning B. Emergent C. Cautious resource allocation D. Top management rational analysis
Last Answer : Top management rational analysis
Description : Resource allocation and de-allocation services provided by? A. Network B. Server C. Storage D. Software
Last Answer : Server
Description : A component called the ____________ performs resource allocation and management on behalf of specific user applications. a) IGG manager b) GFS manager c) DVE manager d) DVA manager
Last Answer : DVE manager
Description : LPP is exactly used in solving what kind of resource allocation problems? a. Production planning and scheduling b. Transportation c. Sales and advertising d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : Suppose there are four processes in execution with 12 instances of a Resource R in a system. The maximum need of each process and current allocation are given below: With reference to current allocation, is system safe? If so, ... B) Yes, P1 P2 P3 P4 (C) Yes, P4 P3 P1 P2 (D) Yes, P2 P1 P3 P4
Last Answer : (C) Yes, P4 P3 P1 P2
Description : In a free enterprise economy, resource allocation is determined by (1) the pattern of consumers’ spending (2) the wealth of the entrepreneurs (3) decision of the Government (4) the traditional employment of factors
Last Answer : the pattern of consumers’ spending
Description : Which of the following statements is true of Insured Asset Allocation? A. It is aimed at benefiting from short-term under pricing and over pricing of assets. B. In this strategy the risk ... . It is a strategy aimed at achieving the objectives of the investor without depending on market timing
Last Answer : E. It is a strategy aimed at achieving the objectives of the investor without depending on market timing.
Description : Which of the following information not included in memory table? A) The allocation of main memory to process. B) The allocation of secondary memory to process C) Any information needed to manage virtual memory D) Any information about the existence of file
Last Answer : D) Any information about the existence of file
Description : The Chairman of the National Disaster management Authority is? a. Home Minister b. Vice President c. Minister, Human Resource Development d. Prime Minister
Last Answer : d. Prime Minister
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 : In the Resource-based view (RBV) model, Intellectual capital does not include… A. Patents, brands B. Business systems C. Customer databases D. Includes all of the above
Last Answer : Includes all of the above
Description : In the Resource-based view (RBV) model, Human resources does not include… A. Number and mix of people B. Skills and knowledge C. Business systems D. Includes all of the above
Last Answer : Business systems
Description : In the Resource-based view (RBV) model, Financial resources does not include… A. Capital B. Cash C. Brands equity D. Includes all of the above
Last Answer : Brands equity
Description : In the Resource-based view (RBV) model, Physical resources does not include…. A. Machines B. Buildings C. Production capacity D. Includes all of the above
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 : Global value systems are sometimes referred to as: a) Global value added b) Global resource systems c) Global value chains d) Global capability linkages
Last Answer : Global value chains
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 : The resource-based perspective suggests that unique firm resources should be the starting point for developing successful strategies a) the business opportunity should be the starting point for ... nor unique firm resources should be the starting point for developing successful strategies.
Last Answer : unique firm resources should be the starting point for developing successful strategies.
Description : If a resource is ‘inimitable’ a competitor finds it Select one: a. Easy to copy and easy to acquire b. Easy to acquire c. Difficult to copy d. Easy to copy
Last Answer : Difficult to copy
Description : Reputation' in the context of an organization's resources can provide competitive advantage because: a) It is difficult to copy b) It is based on word-of-mouth c) It is a threshold resource d) It is explicit
Last Answer : It is difficult to copy
Description : Competitive advantage based on the creation of opportunities using internal resources is characterized by which approach/view? a) The positioning approach b) The outside-in approach c) The resource-based view d) The knowledge-management approach
Last Answer : The resource-based view
Description : What one of the following is not the advantage of MNCs to the host country? A. Increase in social activities B. Increase in economic activities C. Utilization of natural resource D. R&D efforts enhanced.
Last Answer : Increase in social activities
Description : A ltd is a manufacturing company that has no production resource limitations for the foreseeable future. The Managing Director has asked the company mangers to coordinate the preparation of their budgets for the next financial year. In what order ... 5), (3), (2) (d) (4), (5), (3), (1), (2)
Last Answer : (b) (1), (5), (3), (4), (2)