Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Strategic Management - 17

Strategic Management - 17

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction


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Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer


Sharplin -S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total organization.

Glueck- S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions

Hofer -S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth.
Ansoff- S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment.


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Question W in SWOT stands for
Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization


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Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft
Correct Answer vision


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


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Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow
Correct Answer Flotilla


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Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by
Correct Answer Asian Paints


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Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.
Correct Answer Business


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Question Niche marketing means
Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist


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Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control


Select The Blank
Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods
Correct Answer Systems


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Question Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image


True/False
Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Undec the social goals the responsibilities with regard to employees includes prociding maximum possible satisfaction to consumer providing quality goods & services at reasonable prices.
Correct Answer False


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Question Cadbury's add in which Amitabh Bachchan clarifies about the safety of the product (dairy milk) is an example of ________ defense.
Correct Answer counteroffensive


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Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for
Correct Answer competitive advantage profile


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Question Strategic intent
Correct Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Fit- SWOT analysis

Vision- what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission -what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG -big headed audacious goals


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Question Secondary sources of information are
Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.


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Question GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff


True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct Answer True


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Question Maintain strategies means
Correct Answer no change in strategies


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Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets


True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False


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Question Program is a combination of
Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures


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Question What is Statistical Quality Control(SQC)
Correct Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur


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Question Macro environment
Correct Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic


True/False
Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
Correct Answer False


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Question It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic management
Correct Answer leadership


True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False


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Question The aim in stability strategies is-
Correct Answer move slowly & surely


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Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting


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Question T in SWOT, refers to
Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.


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Question The major issues of appraisal system are
Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal


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Question It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time
Correct Answer Premise control


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Question In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.
Correct Answer Delegation


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Question market research is conducted by
Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants


True/False
Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False


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Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller


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Question Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum


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Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are
Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy


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Question ________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on self and others.
Correct Answer Self-awareness


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Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology


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Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission

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Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy
Correct Answer Operational evaluation


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Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction


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Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are
Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Crisis Management- leads to organisational learning


Milestone review- Another method of implementation control
Long and short term controls -Balanced approach to evaluation


Variance -Actual and budgeted performance

True/False
Question Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of time
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct Answer False


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Question Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilities
Correct Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient


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Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process


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Question It refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structure
Correct Answer Systems


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Question ________ identifies the impact of any change on performance
Correct Answer Statistical quality control


True/False
Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a realistic situation.
Correct Answer False


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Question The preparation of ETOP involves
Correct Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative.


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer


Fit -SWOT analysis

Vision- what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.
Mission- what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG- big headed audacious goals


True/False
Question The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinated
Correct Answer True


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Question Associated external agencies means
Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


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Question In SWOT , S stands for
Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.


Select The Blank
Question Brush your teeth twice a day is an example of expanding the total market by________.
Correct Answer more usage


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Question Niche marketing means
Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist


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Question Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer long- range planning


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Question The Hallmarks for self-regulation are
Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness


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Question T in SWOT, refers to
Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.


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Question Money is invested by way of
Correct Answer Debt , Equity


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Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management
Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision


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Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.
Correct Answer vertical ( forward )


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Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional

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Question Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image


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Question The culture of a company is conveyed through
Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals


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Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management


True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility
Correct Answer Standardisation


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Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What is Statistical Quality Control(SQC)
Correct Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Retrenchment strategy means
Correct Answer contraction of business activities


True/False
Question Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same.
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Investment entry mode are
Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries


True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False


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Question Program is a combination of
Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures


True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False


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Question The various areas covered by social responsibility are
Correct Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle


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Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as sales, receipts, raw materials etc.
Correct Answer Operational level systems


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Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings
Correct Answer Labour


Select The Blank
Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods
Correct Answer Systems


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False


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Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the company
Correct Answer Staffing


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Question In SWOT , S stands for
Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.



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Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is
Correct Answer Binary


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Question The various models of social responsibility are
Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


Select The Blank
Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control


Select The Blank
Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility
Correct Answer Standardisation


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Question Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer long- range planning


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Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number is
Correct Answer Man-power planning


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Question Associated external agencies means
Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.


Select The Blank
Question In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.
Correct Answer Delegation

True/False
Question Numerator may bring short-term results, but there may be serious long-term sacrifices.
Correct Answer False


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Question It indicates the degree of differentiation
Correct Answer Structure


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Question The preparation of ETOP involves
Correct Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative.


True/False
Question The environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect it."
Correct Answer True


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Question Concentric diversification means
Correct Answer new activity related to existing business


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are
Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence


True/False
Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performance
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer availability of buyers , market reaction , taxes


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer


Maintain strategy- stable environment


Market follower are- imitator

Market challenger are- bypass attack

Turnaround strategy- V.R.S.


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management


True/False
Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy.
Correct Answer False


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Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management
Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission


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Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation.
Correct Answer Time


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The cornerstone of financial planning process of all organizations because of the cost, control and risk considerations which influence overall value of the firm is
Correct Answer Capital structure planning


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Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets


Select The Blank
Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.
Correct Answer concentration strategy


Select The Blank
Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders
Correct Answer Psychologists


True/False
Question Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees
Correct Answer True


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Question Attack strategies are
Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack


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Question An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is
Correct Answer Moral management


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Question The reasons for acquisition are
Correct Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market


Select The Blank
Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration.
Correct Answer vertical ( forward )


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer


Crisis Management -leads to organisational learning

Milestone review- Another method of implementation control

Long and short term controls -Balanced approach to evaluation

Variance -Actual and budgeted performance

Select The Blank
Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional


True/False
Question Undec the social goals the responsibilities with regard to employees includes prociding maximum possible satisfaction to consumer providing quality goods & services at reasonable prices.
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question ________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on self and others.
Correct Answer Self-awareness


True/False
Question Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs".
Correct Answer False


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Question Criteria for making an evaluation are
Correct Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money


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Question Merger takes place
Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates


True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure
Correct Answer Time


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Question Investment entry mode are
Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management

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