Description : Application of the Strategic Management process is typically more formal in larger and well established Organizations
Last Answer : True
Description : Strategic Management is an attempt to organize qualitative and quantitative information in a way that allows effective decisions to be made under conditions of uncertainty
Description : Select the incorrect statement. Harrison and Pelletier argued that managers should learn to avoid ... (a) Treating decisions with uncertain outcomes as though they had predictable results (b) ... and non-routine decisions. (d) Treating ad-hoc decisions as though they were everyday occurrences
Last Answer : (c) Mixing routine and non-routine decisions.
Description : For the Strategic Planning process to be effective, Organizations must continually strengthen the “good ethics is good business” policy
Description : ______ is discretionary behaviour that is not part of an employee‟s formal job requirement, but that promotes the effective functioning of the organization. (a) Productivity ; (b) Motivation ; (c) Organizational citizenship ; (d) Organizational behavior
Last Answer : (c) Organizational citizenship ;
Description : Which of the following is NOT a major element of the strategic management process? A. Formulating strategy B. Implementing strategy C. Evaluating strategy D. Assigning administrative tasks
Last Answer : Assigning administrative tasks
Description : The ideal strategic management team DOES NOT includes…. A. Chief executive officer (CEO) B. Product managers C. Heads of functional areas D. Shop-floor managers
Last Answer : Shop-floor managers
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 : 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 Strategic Management process should be addressed only by top-level Executives. Mid-level and Low-level Employees are best equipped to implement Co’s Strategies
Last Answer : False
Description : Strategic Management recognizes the trade-offs between effectiveness & efficiency
Description : Identifying an Organization’s existing Vision, Mission, Objectives and Strategies is the final step for the Strategic Management Process
Description : An objective, logical, systematic approach for making major decisions in an Organization is a way to describe the Strategic Management process
Description : The final stage in Strategic Management is Strategy implementation
Description : Strategy implementation is often considered to be the most difficult stage in the Strategic Management process because it requires personal discipline, commitment and sacrifice
Description : The terms Strategic Management and Strategic Planning are synonymous with each other
Description : Strategic Management focusses on integrating functions such as Marketing, Finance / Accounting, Production / Operations, R & D and Info.Systems to achieve Orgnl. success
Description : One benefit of Strategic Management is a sharper focus on what is strategically important
Description : The first phase of the Strategic Management process is forecast based planning
Description : The final step in Strategic Management process is implementing the Objectives Answer : False
Description : The first step in the Strategic Management process is analyzing the External Environment
Description : The following is NOT a benefit of Strategic Management A. Resistance to change is reduced B. Reduces gaps/overlaps in activities among employees C. All of these options are correct D. Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Last Answer : Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
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 : Strategic management can be defined as: a) a process of setting written long-term profit plans for the organization. b) a process of measuring performance of the organization. c) a process of operational planning. d) a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Last Answer : a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
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 : In the context of strategic management resources can be defined as: a) The knowledge and skills within the organization b) Something that an organization owns or controls that cannot be copied c) ... , controls or has access to on a semipermanent basis d) The physical assets of the organization
Last Answer : Something that an organization owns, controls or has access to on a semipermanent basis
Description : Strategy developed by visionary CEO is ____________ mode of strategic management a. Visionary b. planning c. CEO d. entrepreneurship
Last Answer : entrepreneurship
Description : Strategic management execution is mainly responsibility of a. Top Management b. Middle Management C. Lower Management D. All of the above
Last Answer : Top Management
Description : The origins of Business Policy & Strategic Management can be retraced to a. 1930 b. 1911 c. 1879 d. 1938
Last Answer : 1911
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 : 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 : Strategy is developed by the visionary Chief Executive in------- mode of Str.Management : A. Planning mode B. Adaptive mode C. Strategic mode D. Entrepreneurial mode
Last Answer : Entrepreneurial mode
Description : Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Strategic Management ? A. It provides organizations with a clearer sense of direction and purpose B. It helps improve the political, ... orientate Mgt. decisions to relevant environmental conditions D. It helps organizations be proactive than reactive
Last Answer : It helps improve the political, economic, social and technological environment of the Orgn
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 : When defining Strategic Management, the most important issue to remember is that it is: A. Not as easy as one thinks B. A way of determining responsibilities C. A living evolving process D. More conceptual than practical
Last Answer : A living evolving process
Description : Which of the following is NOT a major element of Strategic Management process? A. Formulating Strategy B. Implementing Strategy C. Evaluating Strategy D. Assigning administrative Tasks
Last Answer : Assigning administrative Tasks
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 : Division of labor, authority hierarchy, formal selection, formal rules and regulations, impersonality, and career orientation are all features of: (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ; (b) General administrative theory. (c) Fayol's principles of management. ; (d) Taylor's principles of management.
Last Answer : (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ;
Description : How were the ritualistic precepts attached to the hymns of the Vedas known?
Last Answer : Brahmanas
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.