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 : 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 : 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 : In strategic thinking, how long is the long term, approximately? a. 1 Month to 1 year b. 2 to 3 years c. 3 to 5 years d. More than 5 years
Last Answer : More than 5 years
Description : In Strategic Thinking, how long is long term approximately ? 1 month to 1 year B. 2 to 3 years C. 3 to 5 years D. More than 5 years
Description : Which of the following are typically seen as being associated with strategic decisions? Select one: a. HR and Technology strategies b. The detailed planning of a department's work over the ... The organization's long-term direction d. values and expectations of powerful actors in the organization
Last Answer : The organization’s long-term direction
Description : Which of the following is typically NOT seen as being associated with strategic decision ? A. The Organization's long term direction B. The detailed planning of a Department's work over the ... and expectations of powerful players in the Organization D. The scope of the Organization's activities
Last Answer : The detailed planning of a Department’s work over the next month
Description : Strategic Factors are those External and Internal Elements that would determine the future of the Corporation
Last Answer : True
Description : The belief that a firm's obligation goes beyond that required by law and economics, and includes a pursuit of long-term goals that are good for society is known as: (a) Social responsiveness ; (b) Ethical responsibility ; (c) Social responsibility ; (d) Social obligation
Last Answer : (c) Social responsibility ;
Description : Which of the following sentences best summarizes the differences between the red and blue oceans strategies? A. Red oceans are about avoiding head-to-head competition while blue oceans are ... are occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries. D. All the above options are valid
Last Answer : In the red oceans, industry boundaries are defined and accepted and the competitive rules of the game are known. Blue oceans are occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries.
Description : Which of the following sentences best summarizes the differences between the red and blue oceans strategies? A. Red oceans are about avoiding head-to-head competition while blue oceans are ... occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries. D. All the above options are valid
Last Answer : In the red oceans, industry boundaries are defined and accepted and the competitive rules of the game are known. Blue oceans are occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries
Description : What term is used for an organisation capable of continual regeneration from a variety of knowledge and within a culture that encourages mutual questioning. A. Strategic organisation B. Learning organisation C. Pluralistic organisation D. Evolutionary organisation
Last Answer : Learning organisation
Description : What term is used for an organization capable of continual regeneration from a variety of knowledge and within a culture that encourages mutual questioning. A. Strategic organisation B. Learning organisation C. Pluralistic organisation D. Evolutionary organisation
Description : What term is used for an Organization’s abilities to renew and recreate it’s strategic Capabilities to meet the needs of a changing Environment ? A. Competent Substitution B. Core Competency C. Renewability D. Dynamic Capabilities
Last Answer : Dynamic Capabilities
Description : The average life span for a strategic alliance is about: a) 10 years b) 3 years c) 7 years d) 5 years
Last Answer : 7 years
Description : What term is used for corporate development beyond current products and markets, but within the capabilities or the value network of the organisation? A. Backward integration B. Related diversification C. Vertical integration D. Divergent diversification
Last Answer : Related diversification
Description : The type of planning that is equated with more specific data or detailed in nature is called: 1. Strategic 2. Operational 3. Short term 4. Tactical
Last Answer : 4. Tactical
Description : ____ plans have clearly defined objectives. (a) Directional ; (b) Flexible ; (c) Specific ; (d) Standing
Last Answer : (c) Specific ;
Description : Another name for GE 9 cell model is a. Three colour matrix b. Stop light matrix c. Strategic Portfolio Matrix d. Colour light matrix
Last Answer : Stop light matrix
Description : The three major types of forecasts used by business organizations are (a) strategic, tactical, and operational ; (b) economic, technological, and demand (c) exponential smoothing, Delphi, and regression ; (d) departmental, organizational, and territorial
Last Answer : (b) economic, technological, and demand
Description : For those who have purchased new cars, did you also purchase extended warranties and/or maintenance plans?
Last Answer : answer:I almost never take any of those deals. I loathe all that bullshit when you sit down with the finance people, and it's part of why I hate buying cars. He looked baffled either because ... think you're done with the haggling and decision making they bring it on again in the finance room.
Description : ___________________ is designed to solve a specific problem or to do a specific task. a) Application Software b) System Software c) Utility Software d) User
Last Answer : Answer: a Explanation: An application software is specific to solving a specific problem. System software is designed for controlling the operations of a computer system
Description : Marketing planning is a continuous process because A)marketing activities must parallel those of competitors. B)the time frame of plans must co -ordinate with the time frame of marketing controls. C ... change. E)marketing managers tend to develop marketing myopia and focus on short -term plans.
Last Answer : E)marketing managers tend to develop marketing myopia and focus on short -term plans.
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
Description : Which of these statements apply to Strategic Groups. A. Organizations within an industry following similar strategies or competing on similar bases. B. Examples, in grocery retailing are supermarkets ... the similarities and differences in bases of segmentation D. All of these options apply
Last Answer : All of these options apply
Description : Switching costs refer to the: A. Cost to a producer to exchange equipment in a facility when new technologies emerge. B. Cost of changing the firm’s strategic group. C. Costs suppliers incur when selling to a different customer. D. Costs customers incur when buying from a different supplier.
Last Answer : Costs customers incur when buying from a different supplier.
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 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 : 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 : Strategic decisions are …… A. Medium-scale B. Operational & Tactical C. Company’s “production plan” D. None of these options
Last Answer : None of these options
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 : For the Strategic Planning process to be effective, Organizations must continually strengthen the “good ethics is good business” policy
Description : Effective Strategic Management is ritualistic, predictable and formal
Description : Application of the Strategic Management process is typically more formal in larger and well established Organizations
Description : Identifying an Organization’s existing Vision, Mission, Objectives and Strategies is the final step for the Strategic Management Process
Description : The Middle Manager is the most visible and critical Strategic Manager
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 : An objective, logical, systematic approach for making major decisions in an Organization is a way to describe the Strategic Management process