scd - strategic management

Anushka – 2 LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for

Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.

Your Answer Strategy

Select The Blank Question Control should involve________ amount of information.

Correct Answer Minimum

Your Answer Maximum

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time

Correct Answer Premise control

Your Answer Strategic surveillance

Match The FollowingQuestion Correct Answer Your Answer

Maintain strategy stable environment diversification

Market follower are imitator bypass attack

Market challenger are bypass attack imitator

Turnaround strategy V.R.S. differentiation

Select The Blank Question Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.

Correct Answer common enemy

Your Answer competitive


Marketing a product Mass segmentation Availability of resources

Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & technology Life cycle considerations

Swot Analysis Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies

Product formulated

Marketing strategy Life cycle considerations Mass segmentation

True/False Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Core purpose

Correct Answer mission

Your Answer strategy

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger relationship with them is

Correct Answer CRM

Your Answer CRM

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

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

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

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Retrenchment strategy means

Correct Answer contraction of business activities

Your Answer contraction of business activities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour

Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting

Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting , Division of labour

Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.

Correct Answer core competence

Your Answer core competence

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


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question market research is conducted by

Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants

Your Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants

True/False Question Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new.


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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.

Your 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.

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities

the market offers

Correct Answer Adapters

Your Answer Options

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The various models of social responsibility are

Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model

Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model

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


Your Answer False

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


Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture invests sufficiently to stay in the race but avoids pre-mature commitments

Correct Answer Reserve the right to play

Your Answer Reserve the right to play

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Measures to take corrective action

Correct Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check

Your Answer Checking performance , Formulate plans , Standard check

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are

Correct Answer Intelligence , Information , Expertise

Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The various areas covered by social responsibility are

Correct Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle

Your Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle

Select The Blank Question ________ relationships are effective in communicating complex information

Correct Answer Personal

Your Answer Personal

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


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routined & can

be done at a junior level are

Correct Answer operational decisions

Your Answer operational decisions




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Export entry modes are

Correct Answer direct/indirect export

Your Answer direct/indirect export

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological models of human

behaviour

Correct Answer Culture

Your Answer Class

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question The culture of a company is conveyed through

Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals

Your Answer Myths

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


Your Answer True

Select The Blank 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

Your Answer Operational level systems

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilities

Correct Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient

Your Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Integrity

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

Correct Answer more usage

Your Answer more usage

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

Correct Answer Traditional

Your Answer Mathematical

True/False Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structure

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question They have time based utility

Correct Answer Goals , Resources

Your Answer Goals , Resources

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Limitations of Traditional cost accounting are

Correct Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing

Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing

Select The Blank Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.

Correct Answer internal analysis

Your Answer SWOT analysis

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Niche marketing means

Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist

Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , research specialist

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

Correct Answer Systems

Your Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and control

Correct Answer Chief executive

Your Answer Board of directors

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

Correct Answer Delegation

Your Answer Direction

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means

Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.

Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.

Mohit 2 LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



Your Answer Civic Model , Austere Model , Vendors Model

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

Your Answer Capital structure planning

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The reasons for acquisition are

Correct Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market

Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question A Company's strategy

Correct Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate

Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are

Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other

Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Horizontal integration is concerned with

Correct Answer product lines

Your Answer product lines

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow

Correct Answer Flotilla

Your Answer Flotilla

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities the market offers


Your Answer Adapters

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


Your Answer False



Your Answer Systems

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question W in SWOT stands for

Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization

Your Answer inherent inadequacy of organization

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The culture of a company is conveyed through


Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of

Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures

Your Answer goals , policies , procedures

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

Your Answer Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur , Identifies quality and productivity from a production process


Comparative analysis is historical analysis value chain analysis

Benchmarking is competitive analysis historical analysis

Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering competitive analysis

GDP stands for gross domestic product gross domestic product



Your Answer mission

Select The Blank Question ETOP stands for ________.

Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile

Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile

True/False Question Under functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological models of human behaviour


Your Answer Culture

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

Correct Answer Psychologists

Your Answer Psychologists

Select The Blank Question ________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production process

Correct Answer Flotilla concept

Your Answer Flotilla concept

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Expansion strategy means

Correct Answer growth

Your Answer growth

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with

Correct Answer trends and rate of change of technology , quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material

Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mass media includes

Correct Answer radio, TV, internet etc.

Your Answer radio, TV, internet etc.

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and organisational implications

Correct Answer Board of director

Your Answer Board of director

True/False

Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structure

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False

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


Your Answer False


Programs Combination of goals, policies, rules Combination of goals, policies, rules

Policies General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-making

General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-making

Procedures Are plans and a guide to action Are plans and a guide to action

Rules Spell out specific action or non-action Spell out specific action or non-action



Your Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient

True/False Question Focused company is generally protected from competition.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False



Your Answer internal analysis

Select The Blank Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.

Correct Answer vertical ( forward )

Your Answer vertical ( forward )

Select The Blank Question Economics of scale requires ________.

Correct Answer high market share

Your Answer high market share

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Secondary sources of information are

Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.

Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.

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

Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time







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

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )

Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information

Your Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information



Your Answer False


Question The Hallmarks for self-regulation are

Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness

Your Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False Question Companies have strenghts in a number of areas but their key strength are few in number

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question How does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviour

Correct Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation

Your Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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


Your Answer Traditional

Question This strategic posture invests sufficiently to stay in the race but avoids pre-mature commitments




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False

Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.


Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Performance is affected by

Correct Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles

Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Leadership , Wrong motivational styles


Ballast business Fit well but low opportunities Fit well but low opportunities

Gap analysis Difference between desired and projected performance

Difference between desired and projected performance

Corporate parenting Managing SBU's by a corporate Misfit with understanding of critical success factors

Heartland business Give the highest priority Give the highest priority

Select The Blank Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy.

Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration

Your Answer vertical ( backward ) integration





Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Merger takes place

Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates

Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates

Select The Blank Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings

Correct Answer Labour

Your Answer Infrastructure



Your Answer False

Select The Blank Question ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.

Correct Answer Self-discipline

Your Answer Team work

True/False Question Change in company structure from divisional to matrix also mean changes in the systems in various degrees

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question Strategic evaluation determines the effectiveness of ________

Correct Answer Strategy

Your Answer Objectives

Select The Blank Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________.

Correct Answer IR, OB

Your Answer IR, OB

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

Correct Answer Top Management

Your Answer Top Management

True/False Question Labour satisfaction may result in unethical behaviour as anger.


Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are

Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping

Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Money is invested by way of

Correct Answer Debt , Equity

Your Answer Debt , Equity , Return

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Macro environment

Correct Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic

Your Answer socio-cultural , economic-demographic , technology




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

Correct Answer Standardisation

Your Answer Standardisation



Your Answer product performance analysis

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management

Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision

Your Answer Vision , Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability



Your Answer Rites , Rituals , Style

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Investment entry mode are

Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries

Your Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Various phases of Growth are

Correct Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination

Your Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination

Select The Blank

Question GATT stands for ________.

Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff

Your Answer general agreement on trade & tariff

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

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning are

Correct Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export

Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure



Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.


Your Answer True













Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Organizational models are

Correct Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model

Your Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model , local model





Comparative analysis is historical analysis historical analysis

Benchmarking is competitive analysis competitive analysis

Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering Reengineering


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is used extensively in organisation and is concerned with action or performance

Correct Answer Operational control

Your Answer Operational control

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Financial environment is concerned with

Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets

Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets

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

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind and abiding by

the

Correct Answer Environment Protection Act

Your Answer Environment Protection Act




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

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer potentials and competencies of organization.

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation is

Correct Answer Ethics

Your Answer Ethics

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is

Correct Answer Moral management

Your Answer Moral management



Your Answer IR, OB



Your Answer growth

Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are

Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence

Your Answer Capital , Information , Expertise

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with

Correct Answer long- range planning

Your Answer long- range planning


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers is Correct Answer Supply chains Your Answer Supply chains

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

Match The FollowingQuestion Correct Answer Your AnswerTurnaround StrategiesRetrenchments - either internally or externally Retrenchments - either internally or externallyRetrenchment Strategies Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its business Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its businessDivestment Strategies Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business

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

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

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

Select The Blank Question ________ identifies the impact of any change on performance Correct Answer Statistical quality control Your Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The major issues of appraisal system are Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Individual appraisal

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections & departments Correct Answer departmentation Your Answer departmentation

Select The Blank

Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category of goal. Correct Answer role model Your Answer role model

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Secondary sources of information are Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc. Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Concentric diversification means Correct Answer new activity related to existing business Your Answer new activity related to existing business

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected events Correct Answer Emergency alert contriol Your Answer Emergency alert contriol

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

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Degree to which the decision maker is accountable for the outcomes of the decision is Correct Answer accountability Your Answer accountability

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain of activity is Correct Answer significance Your Answer significance

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Vertical integration is concerned with Correct Answer supply chain Your Answer supply chain

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Denominator management Correct Answer cost reduction Your Answer cost reduction

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

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

True/False Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structure Correct Answer True Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your 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 Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees Correct Answer True Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer core competence

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

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Harveststrategy is used for Correct Answer Dogs , Question marks Your Answer Dogs , Question marks

Select The Blank Question ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations Correct Answer Motivation Your Answer Motivation

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological models of human behaviour Correct Answer Culture Your Answer Culture

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning

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

Select The Blank Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________. Correct Answer internal analysis Your Answer internal analysis

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Core purpose Correct Answer mission Your Answer mission

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Business is rated on which dimensions Correct Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength

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 Your Answer True

Match The FollowingQuestion Correct Answer Your AnswerPrograms Combination of goals, policies, rules Combination of goals, policies, rulesPolicies General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-making General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-makingProceduresAre plans and a guide to action Are plans and a guide to actionRules Spell out specific action or non-action Spell out specific action or non-action

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These following factors determine the desire of risk Correct Answer Strategies , Resources Your Answer Strategies , Resources

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Performance is affected by Correct Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles

Ruchi LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?

Correct Answer Audit committee

Your Answer Audit committee




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structure


Your Answer Systems



Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question ________ identifies the impact of any change on performance

Correct Answer Statistical quality control



Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

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


Your Answer False






Your Answer specialization


strategic alliances means two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.

two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.

vertical forward integration means becoming your own customer becoming your own customer

horizontal integration means additional product/service for same customers additional product/service for same customers

vertical backward integration means becoming your own supplier becoming your own supplier



Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Different kinds of information systems are

Correct Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system

Your Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system


Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is

Correct Answer familiarity

Your Answer familiarity

Select The Blank Question GATT stands for ________.










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer mission

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

Your Answer Emotional quotient

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft

Correct Answer vision

Your Answer mission





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True










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

Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time




Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are

Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction

Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction

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

Your Answer True






Your Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.






Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision




Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Strategic intent

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

Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for.

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





Your Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model








Maintain strategy stable environment stable environment

Market follower are imitator imitator

Market challenger are bypass attack bypass attack

Turnaround strategy V.R.S. V.R.S.



Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , sharing competence of each other , monopoly of one company

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with

Correct Answer Business process

Your Answer Business process



Your Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation



Your Answer True





Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Corporate strategy ensures

Correct Answer fit between the firm and its environment

Your Answer Easy availability of resources

Vinit LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The aim in stability strategies is-

Correct Answer move slowly & surely

Your Answer move slowly & surely


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




True/False Question All policies are 'statements'


Your Answer True



Your Answer research, surveys, interviews etc.






Your Answer False


Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis

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

what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals



Your Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check

Select The Blank Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.

Correct Answer concentration strategy

Your Answer expansion strategy

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Business is rated on which dimensions

Correct Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength

Your Answer Market attractiveness , Profit margin , Competition level




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A pictorial depiction of various outcomes of a decision is

Correct Answer decision tree

Your Answer decision tree








Correct Answer True

Your Answer False



Your Answer Ethics












Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is



Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for

Correct Answer competitive advantage profile

Your Answer competitive advantage profile

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Criteria for making an evaluation are

Correct Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money

Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money


Question Corporate strategy ensures


Your Answer fit between the firm and its environment

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









Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question An unhealthy portfolio has

Correct Answer More dogs , Few stars

Your Answer More dogs , Few stars



Your Answer Self-awareness



Your Answer True






Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Contractual entry modes are

Correct Answer licensing / franchising

Your Answer licensing / franchising






Your Answer Goals , Resources , Expertise



Your Answer Research and planning , Division of labour , Departmentalisation







Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology

Correct Answer core values , core purpose

Your Answer core values , core purpose






Your Answer Informal





Corporate parenting Managing SBU's by a corporate Managing SBU's by a corporate


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


Your Answer False


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS True/False Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a firm's strategy Correct Answer Strategic surveillance Your Answer Strategic surveillance Select The Blank Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings Correct Answer Labour

Your Answer Labour Multiple Choice Single Answer 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 Your Answer Man-power planning Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain of activity is Correct Answer significance Your Answer risk Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The culture of a company is conveyed through Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Degree to which the decision maker is accountable for the outcomes of the decision is Correct Answer accountability Your Answer accountability True/False Question Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs". Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft Correct Answer vision Your Answer vision Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material Select The Blank Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________. Correct Answer IR, OB Your Answer IR, OB Select The Blank Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together. Correct Answer Business Your Answer Circular True/False Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources is Correct Answer Funcational streategies Your Answer Funcational streategies True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The control process requires the following types of information Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons Match The Following

Question Correct Answer Your Answer Role of Chief Executive Officer Responsible right from formulation / implementation to review of strategic management Link between company & external environment Role of SUB-level Executive More focussed on product line & responsible for the co-ordination between SUBs & Senior managements Important link between strategizing & implementation Role of consultants Hired for specialized for new business or expertise Hired for specialized for new business or expertise Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is Correct Answer familiarity Your Answer complexity Select The Blank Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category of goal. Correct Answer role model Your Answer role model Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for Correct Answer competitive advantage profile Your Answer competitive advantage profile Select The Blank Question Control should involve________ amount of information. Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Maximum Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material Select The Blank Question ________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production process Correct Answer Flotilla concept Your Answer Flotilla concept Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by Correct Answer Asian Paints Your Answer Asian Paints True/False Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer policies , procedures Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Financial environment is concerned with Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets Select The Blank Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________. Correct Answer IR, OB Your Answer IR, OB Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The reasons for acquisition are Correct Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Your Answer Increased market power , Increased speed to market Select The Blank Question Economics of scale requires ________. Correct Answer high market share Your Answer high market share Select The Blank Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________. Correct Answer internal analysis

Your Answer internal analysis Select The Blank Question ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future. Correct Answer Leaders Your Answer Leaders Select The Blank Question Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Gap analysis Difference between desired and projected performance Difference between desired and projected performance 7-S Framework Skills, super ordinate goals, structure Skills, super ordinate goals, structure Alternate futures Option valuation model Fit well but low opportunities Staffing Acquiring human resources Acquiring human resources Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Denominator management Correct Answer cost reduction Your Answer establish rapport with competitors Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Business is rated on which dimensions Correct Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength Your Answer Profit margin , Competition level True/False Question Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question Focused company is generally protected from competition. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your 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. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Vertical integration is concerned with Correct Answer supply chain Your Answer production process Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These following factors determine the desire of risk Correct Answer Strategies , Resources Your Answer Resources , Time True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



Your Answer False














Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management








Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for.












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

















Your Answer True








SM assgn : Parmeet Select The Blank Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________.


Your Answer IR, OB





Question Retrenchment strategy means





Your Answer Ethics



Your Answer Labour














Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer CRM

Your Answer CRM

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.


Your Answer False






Your Answer True







Multiple Choice Single Answer Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy

Correct Answer Operational evaluation

Your Answer Implementation evaluation






Your Answer mission






Your Answer False



Your Answer False



Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mission

Correct Answer philosophy, public image

Your Answer philosophy, public image





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer vision




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business

and organisational implications



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

Your Answer True








Comparative analysis is historical analysis competitive analysis



Your Answer False












Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting

Select The Blank Question ________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on self and

others.



Select The Blank Question The ________ are distinct little business set up as units in a larger company

Correct Answer Strategic business Units

Your Answer Strategic business Units



Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur












Your Answer IR, OB


it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False




SM assgn : Parmeet Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Vertical integration is concerned with

Correct Answer supply chain

Your Answer supply chain

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

performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False



Your Answer False


Rely on short term assessment Barrier in evaluation Audit and Executive committee

Premise control Identifies key assumptions Identifies key assumptions

Emergency alert control evaluation Type of strategic control Control

Strategic evaluation Effectiveness of strategy Effectiveness of strategy









Your Answer Premise control




Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Attack strategies are

Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack

Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack






Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles

True/False Question Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective action

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual performance is compared.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic , technology






Your Answer common enemy

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


Your Answer False

Select The Blank Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.

Correct Answer internal transformation

Your Answer target



Your Answer global agreement on trade & taxes



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







Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The Hallmarks for self-regulation are



True/False Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.


Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routined &

can be done at a junior level are









Multiple Choice Single Answer Question General Electric Matrix is divided into how many cells

Correct Answer 9

Your Answer 9




Select The Blank Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category of goal.

Correct Answer role model

Your Answer role model

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Denominator management

Correct Answer cost reduction

Your Answer cost reduction

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into

intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers is

Correct Answer Supply chains

Your Answer Supply chains











Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False




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


Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer False




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question T in SWOT, refers to

Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.

Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.


Market follower are Imitator Imitator

Horizontal integration means Additional product/service for same customers Additional product/service for same customers

Vertical forward integration means Becoming your own customer Becoming your own customer

Position defense means Fortification around one's territory Fortification around one's territory




SM assgn : Parmeet True/False Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?


Your Answer False

Select The Blank Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration.


Your Answer horizontal




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources is

Correct Answer Funcational streategies

Your Answer Funcational streategies





Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology





Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are applied to structured or routine problems are

Correct Answer programmed decisions

Your Answer programmed decisions

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These following factors determine the desire of risk

Correct Answer Strategies , Resources

Your Answer Strategies , Resources , Competence







Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Harveststrategy is used for

Correct Answer Dogs , Question marks

Your Answer Dogs , Question marks

True/False Question Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation.


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Degree to which the decision maker is accountable for the outcomes of the decision is

Correct Answer accountability

Your Answer accountability


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind and

abiding by the




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer External auditor

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses

Correct Answer Big bets

Your Answer Big bets

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


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The objective to maximize value of the enterprize by striking a mean between liquidity, risk and profitability is

Correct Answer Receivables planning

Your Answer Taxation planning


Board of Directors Link between company & external environment Link between company & external environment

Profit centers S.B.U. s S.B.U. s

S.B.U.s are more focused on their Product line/business Product line/business

Manufacturing strategy Productivity Productivity



Your Answer True




Select The Blank Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as

sales, receipts, raw materials etc.





Your Answer Debt , Risk , Equity

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


Your Answer True


4 Ps are Product, Price, Place, Promotion Product, Price, Place, Promotion

Sources of funds Factor leading to financial capability Factor leading to financial capability

The retrieval and usage of information Factor leading to Information Management Capability

Factor leading to Information Management Capability

The Personnel System Factor leading to Personnel Capability Factor leading to Personnel Capability






Your Answer Delegation



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength , Competition level

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological models of

human behaviour


Your Answer Culture

True/False Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis

Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller

Your Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller



Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question W in SWOT stands for








Your Answer Systems

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden

and unexpected events

Correct Answer Emergency alert contriol

Your Answer Emergency alert contriol



Your Answer Minimum



Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.

Correct Answer Business

Your Answer Business









Your Answer Employess , Resources

SM assgn :01: Shagun Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routined &









Your Answer customer & dealers



Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Integrates manufacturing with business strategy









Your Answer Inner Circle , Outer Circle , Middle Circle

Select The Blank Question ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations

Correct Answer Motivation

Your Answer Inspiration


Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and organisational implications



True/False Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour &

machine hours.


Your Answer True















Your Answer True


performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True












Your Answer Co-operation



Your Answer True



Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , communication skills



Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the

opportunities the market offers





Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , Enrichment attack


Question Merger takes place


Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to increase growth rates , to end rivalry between the two

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are

Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy

Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures














Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False Question Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new structure to be made

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Possession






Your Answer True


Marketing a product Mass segmentation Product formulated

Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & technology Social, Political, legal & technology


Availability of resources

Marketing strategy Life cycle considerations Product formulated

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections

& departments

Correct Answer departmentation

Your Answer policy framing



Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , willingness of employees









Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for. , concept of optimization



Your Answer False

Select The Blank Question ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.

Correct Answer Leaders

Your Answer Inspectors




Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The control process requires the following types of information

Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons

Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Motivation







SM assgn :02: Shagun True/False Question Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False



Your Answer Knowledge level system , Management level system , Operational level system




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic management

Correct Answer leadership

Your Answer leadership



Your Answer Ethics







Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The major issues of appraisal system are

Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal

Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Procedure of appraisal , Individual appraisal





Executive summary Synopsis of marketing plan Synopsis of marketing plan

Line Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources

Middle- level Managers Ensuring proper tactical changes Ensuring proper tactical changes

Top level Executives Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources

Marketing goals


Correct Answer 9

Your Answer 4








Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Encourage excessive competition



Your Answer Resources , Competence , Time , Strategies



Your Answer True









Your Answer mission



Your Answer target



Your Answer Michael Porter's model for Industry Analysis





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer goals , policies , corporate strategy



Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Inner Model


others.




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True













Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It indicates the degree of differentiation

Correct Answer Structure

Your Answer Style



Your Answer global strategy





it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer True



Your Answer policy







Your Answer Question marks , Stars , Cash cowsCash cowsc

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The tool used for decision making in 'A range of futures' scenario is

Correct Answer Technology forecasting

Your Answer Analogies and pattern recognition






Your Answer Formal




Select The Blank Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into product groups.

Correct Answer Co-ordination

Your Answer Co-ordination


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

SM assgn :Anushka Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for





Your Answer Maximum





Maintain strategy stable environment diversification

Market follower are imitator bypass attack

Market challenger are bypass attack imitator

Turnaround strategy V.R.S. differentiation





Marketing a product Mass segmentation Availability of resources

Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & technology Life cycle considerations


Product formulated


True/False Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine

hours.


Your Answer False





Correct Answer CRM

Your Answer CRM


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Question Retrenchment strategy means











Your Answer False






Your Answer False







Your Answer Options






Your Answer False



Your Answer True






Your Answer Checking performance , Formulate plans , Standard check


Correct Answer Intelligence , Information , Expertise










Your Answer False












human behaviour


Your Answer Class



Your Answer Myths



Your Answer True













Your Answer Mathematical


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

















Question They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and control





Your Answer Direction




SM assgn : Deepak Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Macro environment







Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer True









Your Answer True



Your Answer Capital , Information , Expertise , Intelligence





Sources of funds Factor leading to financial capability Product, Price, Place, Process


Factor leading to Personnel Capability

The Personnel System Factor leading to Personnel Capability Product, Price, Place, Promotion

4 Ps are Product, Price, Place, Promotion Value chain analysis



Your Answer Forecasting , Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation



Combination of goals, policies, rules

Procedures Are plans and a guide to action General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-making

Rules Spell out specific action or non-action Are plans and a guide to action

Programs Combination of goals, policies, rules Is a statement of expected resultsin numbers









Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist , research specialist




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.


Your Answer True



Your Answer More dogs , Less dogs , Few stars , More stars



Your Answer True



Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Integrates manufacturing with business strategy , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur



Your Answer career development


Question These following factors determine the desire of risk


Your Answer Strategies , Resources , Competence , Time






Your Answer True



Your Answer by employees , by research agencies , by rivals , by consultants


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Possession



Your Answer True


it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Operational evaluation









Your Answer concentration strategy



Your Answer True









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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections

& departments


Your Answer top management



Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export , internal inadequacies



Your Answer Subordinates




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question These are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future

Correct Answer No-regret moves

Your Answer Options



Your Answer True



Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , impact of organization on each sector , trends and rate of change of technology

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question At this level , the effort is directed at assessing the consistency of strategy with the environment

Correct Answer Strategic evaluation




Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting , Division of labour , Departmentalisation


others.


Your Answer Self- drive

SM assgn : Amit True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.


Your Answer False






Your Answer Strategies , Resources








human behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer False


and organisational implications Correct Answer Board of director




















Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength



Your Answer Self-discipline


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are


Your Answer blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy , clarity in strategy & responsibilities




Select The Blank 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

Your Answer counteroffensive











Ansoff S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment.

S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment.

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

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

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

Hofer S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth.

S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth.






Your Answer False


abiding by the





Your Answer Minimum
















Select The Blank

Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.



Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The tool used for future decision making in 'True Ambiguity' scenario is

Correct Answer Non-linear dynamic model

Your Answer Technology forecasting



Your Answer False






Your Answer True












Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True












Your Answer False



Your Answer False

SM assgn : Amit Multiple Choice Single Answer Question These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?














Your Answer Systems















Your Answer False





Role of consultants Hired for specialized for new business or expertise

Link between company & external environment

Role of Chief Executive Officer Responsible right from formulation / implementation to review of strategic management

Responsible right from formulation / implementation to review of strategic management

Role of SUB-level Executive More focussed on product line & responsible for the co-ordination between SUBs & Senior managements

Important link between strategizing & implementation








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections &

departments


Your Answer departmentation




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










Your Answer False











Question Financial environment is concerned with





Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer policies , procedures , corporate strategy







Select The Blank Question ________ is the company's most critical and scarest resource.

Correct Answer Capital

Your Answer Capital


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer True



Your Answer mission




True/False

Question Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Strategic evaluation









Your Answer False

SM assgn : Gaurav True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.


Your Answer False







others.





















Your Answer Labour



Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons




True/False

Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.


Your Answer False











Your Answer False







Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture plays a leadership role in establishing how the industry operates

Correct Answer Shapers







Your Answer False



Your Answer Ethics








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Question Program is a combination of






Your Answer False



Your Answer Latent demand research








human behaviour


Your Answer Culture










Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the

company

Correct Answer Staffing

Your Answer Staffing


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False






Your Answer False
















SM assgn : Shagun Select The Blank Question Brush your teeth twice a day is an example of expanding the total market by________.





Your Answer False



Your Answer Labour




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Concentric diversification means

Correct Answer new activity related to existing business

Your Answer new activity related to existing business






Your Answer True











Your Answer core values , core purpose , ideas and suggestions


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Minimum












Your Answer Systems


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True















Fit SWOT analysis first intensive target




Your Answer Management






Your Answer False



Your Answer True



Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing , It uses time as a unit of measure , Savings are in terms of time saved







Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden

and unexpected events




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

Your Answer Man-power planning






Your Answer True


it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Systems



Your Answer Fixed



Your Answer risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other



Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , simulation












Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money , Knowledge



Your Answer False



Your Answer False



Your Answer Goals , Employess , Resources



Your Answer Checking performance , Formulate plans , Reformulate strategies




SM assgn : Seema


Correct Answer Vision , Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability

Your Answer communication skills , Decision making ability , Vision

Select The Blank Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units

into product groups.


Your Answer Centralization

Select The Blank Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is

________category of goal.






True/False Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an

indication of superior performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use

local resources effectively by

Correct Answer Asian Paints

Your Answer Asian Paints

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as

given and then react to the opportunities the market offers


Your Answer Shapers

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


Your Answer Structural planning

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of

their environmental, business and organisational implications








Your Answer True




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

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of

performance?



Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's

domain of activity is

Correct Answer significance

Your Answer risk


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer Vendors Model , Civic Model , Austere Model




Your Answer False






Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification

True/False Question Companies have strenghts in a number of areas but their key strength are few in

number

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

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

firm.


Your Answer False



Your Answer mission

Select The Blank

Question Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.





Your Answer Structure




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

coordinated

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True













Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting,

reporting and financial analysis


Your Answer Chartered accountant , Auditor , Financial controller

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and

abilities for assignments in the company





Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify

potential leaders





Your Answer weakness of competitors

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of

resources is






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

producing






Match The Following

Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Comparative analysis is historical analysis competitive analysis

Benchmarking is competitive analysis Reengineering

Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering value chain analysis



Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time



Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment



Your Answer PR




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It refers to the relatively more durable company arrangements and relationships





Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop

stronger relationship with them is

Correct Answer CRM

Your Answer CRM

SM assgn : Mohit Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The various models of social responsibility are



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
























Your Answer False



Your Answer Systems












Your Answer Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur , Identifies quality and productivity from a production process




Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering competitive analysis




Your Answer mission





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





human behaviour


Your Answer Culture









Your Answer growth


Correct Answer trends and rate of change of technology , quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


hours.


Your Answer False



Your Answer False


Programs Combination of goals, policies, rules Combination of goals, policies, rules



Procedures Are plans and a guide to action Are plans and a guide to action

Rules Spell out specific action or non-action Spell out specific action or non-action





Correct Answer True

Your Answer False














Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False






Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




SM assgn : Deepak

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerAttack strategies are

Correct Answer encirclement attack , frontal attack , flank attack

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are

Correct Answer Taxes, availability of buyers, market reaction

Select The BlankTitan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerVertical integration is concerned with

Correct Answer Supply chain

Companies have strengths in a number of areas but their key strength are few in numberCorrect Answer True

All policies are 'statements'Correct Answer False

Match The FollowingCorrect Answer Your Answer

Ballast business Fit well but low opportunities Fit well but low opportunitiesDifference between desired and projected performance



Heartland business Give the highest priority Give the highest priorityMultiple Choice Single Answer

This strategic posture invests sufficiently to stay in the race but avoids pre-mature commitments


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic management

Correct Answer Leadership

The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinated

Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerThe tool used for decision making in 'A range of futures' scenario is


Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt concentrates on organization design and work flow


Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new structure to be made

Correct Answer True

Select The BlankValue chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerEmpower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft


Select The BlankEconomics of scale requires ________.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThese people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerPerformance is affected by

Correct Answer Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles , Distorted resource allocation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerStrategic management is mainly the responsibility of


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerA Company's strategy


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerDifferent kinds of information systems are


Select The Blank________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerTechniques used in environmental appraisal are


Multiple Choice Single AnswerThe traditional approach towards uncertainty is

Correct Answer Binary

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

Select The Blank________ and greater accountability replace formal control.


Select The BlankA hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerThe decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routines & can be done at a junior level are


Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of time

Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThree important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management


Select The BlankBrush your teeth twice a day is an example of expanding the total market by________.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerStrategic intent


Multiple Choice Single AnswerMass media includes


Select The Blank________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerMeasures to take corrective action


Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degreesCorrect Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerCore ideology


Select The BlankTata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.


Select The BlankDisplacing competitor is ________ category of goal.




Marketing goals

Executive summary Synopsis of marketing plan Synopsis of marketing planLine Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions

Middle- level Managers Ensuring proper tactical changes Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources

The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?


Multiple Choice Single AnswerAssociated external agencies means


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerProgram is a combination of


Select The BlankIn a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.


Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms

Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a firm's strategy

Correct Answer Strategic surveillanceLIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerMacro environment


Select The Blank________ identifies the impact of any change on performance


True/FalseThree C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change

Correct Answer True

True/FalseGetting new users is a position defense strategy.


Select The BlankModule of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility

Correct Answer StandardizationSelect The Blank

Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into product groups.


True/FalseScheduling is a part of strategic management.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerCritical resources in the emerging information age are


Multiple Choice Single AnswerMass media includes



Sources of funds Factor leading to financial capability Product, Price, Place, ProcessThe retrieval and usage of information Factor leading to Information Management

CapabilityFactor leading to Personnel Capability

The Personnel System Factor leading to Personnel Capability Product, Price, Place, PromotionProduct, Price, Place, Promotion Value chain analysis

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerHow does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviour




Combination of goals, policies, rules

Are plans and a guide to action General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-making

Spell out specific action or non-action Are plans and a guide to actionCombination of goals, policies, rules Is a statement of expected resultsin numbers

Select The BlankThe benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings


Multiple Choice Single AnswerThe strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources is


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerNiche marketing means


Multiple Choice Single AnswerCorporate strategy ensures


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


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerAn unhealthy portfolio has


True/FalseArranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerWhat is Statistical Quality Control(SQC)


Multiple Choice Single AnswerExpansion strategy means


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThese following factors determine the desire of risk


Multiple Choice Single AnswerInvestment entry mode are

Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiariesTrue/False

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

Select The BlankModern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure

Correct Answer Time

True/FalseDivestiture is opposed to diversification.


True/FalseThe environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect it."

Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerSecondary sources of information are


Multiple Choice Single AnswerAt this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy


Select The BlankValue chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.


Select The BlankCompanies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders


Select The BlankBajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.


True/FalseEnvironmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerW in SWOT stands for


Multiple Choice Single AnswerKnowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThe preparation of ETOP involves


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections & departments


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerFactors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning are


Select The Blank________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.


Select The BlankThe ________ are distinct little business set up as units in a larger company


Multiple Choice Single AnswerThese are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future


True/FalseNumerator may bring short-term results, but there may be serious long-term sacrifices.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerAt this level , the effort is directed at assessing the consistency of strategy with the environment


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerHow does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour


Select The Blank________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on self and others.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answermarket research is conducted by

Correct Answer by consultants , by employees , by research agencies

Select The Blank________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations



Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & technology Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies

Swot Analysis Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies Social, Political, legal & technology

Marketing strategy Life cycle considerations Product formulatedMarketing a product Mass segmentation Mass segmentation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected events


Multiple Choice Multiple Answersupplier & technological environment is concerned with



Market follower are imitator imitatorMarket challenger are bypass attack diversificationTurnaround strategy V.R.S. bypass attackMaintain strategy stable environment stable environmentMultiple Choice Multiple Answer

The control process requires the following types of informationCorrect Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThe various models of social responsibility are


Select The Blank________ is the company's most critical and scarest resource.


True/FalseScheduling is a part of strategic management.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerPrinciples to manage strategic alliances are


True/FalseStaffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchy

Correct Answer True

True/FalseMacro environment has got immediate impact on business.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerCriteria for making an evaluation are


True/FalseMicro environment is the internal environment of a company.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerLimitations of Traditional cost accounting are


Select The BlankGATT stands for ________.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerHorizontal integration is concerned with


Select The BlankLike roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.


Select The Blank________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as sales, receipts, raw materials etc.


Select The BlankControl should involve________ amount of information.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIn SWOT , S stands for


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerMerger takes place


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThe Hallmarks for self-regulation are


Multiple Choice Single AnswerAn approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is


Multiple Choice Single AnswerThe tool used for decision making in ' The alternate futures ' scenario is

Correct Answer Option Valuation model

True/FalseReciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.


True/False

Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt is used extensively in organisation and is concerned with action or performance


Select The Blank________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerFactors encouraging joint ventures are


Select The BlankETOP stands for ________.


True/FalseAdapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerThe objective to maximize value of the enterprize by striking a mean between liquidity, risk and profitability is


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThree important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerHarvest strategy is used for


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt indicates the degree of differentiation


True/FalseTiming of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation.


True/FalseAccording to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.

Correct Answer True

Select The Blank________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production process


Multiple Choice Single AnswerStrategic management is mainly the responsibility of


Select The BlankLike roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerStrategic management is concerned with


Multiple Choice Single AnswerIt refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structure


True/FalseArranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.


SM assgn : Hemant Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Secondary sources of information are




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by


















Multiple Choice Single Answer Question These are critical situations that occur unexpectedly and threaten the course of a firm's strategy

Correct Answer Crisis

Your Answer Emergency



Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist









Your Answer provide for an exit strategy , clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures



Your Answer False








company Correct Answer Staffing






Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Shapers





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True









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

Your Answer True






Your Answer Capital

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a firm's

strategy

Correct Answer Strategic surveillance







Your Answer Leaders



Your Answer False


















Your Answer False








Your Answer horizontal integration




Select The Blank

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


Your Answer Labour



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Minimum

SM assgn : Hemant Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Denominator management









Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The tool used for decision making in ' The alternate futures ' scenario is


Your Answer Option Valuation model



Your Answer False






Your Answer False



Your Answer Myths , Rituals , Style














Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain of activity is


Your Answer risk


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time




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

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer PRM














Question The reasons for acquisition are







Correct Answer by research agencies , by consultants , by employees






Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Modern Accounting



Line Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions Ensuring proper tactical changes

Middle- level Managers Ensuring proper tactical changes Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions


Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources





Role of Chief Executive Officer Responsible right from formulation / implementation to review of strategic management

Link between company & external environment

Role of SUB-level Executive More focussed on product line & responsible for the co-ordination between SUBs & Senior managements

Important link between strategizing & implementation

Role of consultants Hired for specialized for new business or expertise

Hired for specialized for new business or expertise





Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time



Your Answer False


Correct Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalization

Your Answer Forecasting , Control mechanism



Your Answer Motivation





performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Maintain strategies means

Correct Answer no change in strategies










Your Answer False



Your Answer False

SM assgn : Mayur Select The Blank Question Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure

Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





others.




Marketing a product Mass segmentation Mass segmentation



Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies

Marketing strategy Life cycle considerations Life cycle considerations
















Your Answer False
















Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A major part of strategy implementation is

Correct Answer resource allocation

Your Answer resource allocation



Your Answer False






Your Answer False


Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour











Your Answer False





















Your Answer False






















Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False



Your Answer False


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time










True/False Question Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchy

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is


Your Answer Binary




SM assgn : Saikat Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for





Your Answer Receivables planning





Fit SWOT analysis


what the company is and why it exists.

mission what the company is and why it exists. first intensive target

BHAG big headed audacious goals




Select The Blank

Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________








Your Answer False











Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Vertical integration is concerned with























Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance





















Your Answer False









Your Answer False













Your Answer Modular



Your Answer False






Your Answer Minimum


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True








performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False



Your Answer growth








v

SM assgn Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is








Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






















Benchmarking is competitive analysis value chain analysis




Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic

modes and mapping

Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , simulation , Dynamic modes and mapping



Your Answer False






Your Answer integration strategy

















Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











departments








Your Answer Self-Appraisal


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time







True/False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True












Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing , It uses time as a unit of measure





Life cycle considerations

Marketing strategy Life cycle considerations Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies



Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow


Your Answer Systems approach




A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of integration.

SM assgn : GS Kumars Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is








Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time







True/False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






























Your Answer False























performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True










Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals,

sections & departments










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological

models of human behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time




Select The Blank

Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





















Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

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









Top of FormSM assgn : Divya


Correct Answer Reasons , Planned performance , Variances

Your Answer Reasons , Planned performance , Variances






Your Answer True




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming

into intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers is







Your Answer Culture



Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Line Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions










Your Answer vision



Your Answer Systems






Your Answer False



Your Answer False


performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question ________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on

self and others.








Your Answer vision






Your Answer IR, OB
























Your Answer Maximum



Your Answer False












Your Answer Chief executive



Your Answer False



Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability







SM assgn : Manish Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation is


Your Answer Ethics






Your Answer IR, OB



Your Answer Systems



Your Answer Status









Your Answer Psychiatrists









Your Answer False








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




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

Your Answer True









Your Answer Risk , Equity , Return














Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


hours.


Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True







Your Answer False


others.















Some fit and some misfit








Your Answer No-regret moves












Your Answer False











Executive summary Synopsis of marketing plan Marketing goals

Line Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions customized marketing






Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal



Your Answer True


human behaviour


Your Answer Culture




SM assgn Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question W in SWOT stands for

















Your Answer Debt , Equity


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


company











Your Answer Style



Your Answer False












Your Answer False



Your Answer unfavorable conditions in internal environment.



Your Answer Systems


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Marketing a product Mass segmentation Life cycle considerations
















Your Answer maintain environmental changes



















Your Answer Question marks , Cash cowsCash cowsc


hours.


Your Answer False

True/False

Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True












Your Answer Crisis



Your Answer True


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time










Your Answer True










SM assgn : Abhis Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Criteria for making an evaluation are

Correct Answer Money , Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment

Your Answer Money , Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment









Your Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic



Your Answer relativity






Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer vision















Your Answer internal transformation



Your Answer False






Your Answer IR, OB






Your Answer False












Your Answer False



Your Answer False






Your Answer False



Your Answer False














Rely on short term assessment Barrier in evaluation Barrier in evaluation

Premise control Identifies key assumptions Identifies key assumptions

Emergency alert control evaluation Type of strategic control Type of strategic control

Strategic evaluation Effectiveness of strategy Effectiveness of strategy


it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


















Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time






Your Answer IR, OB






Your Answer False









Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion ,

Dynamic modes and mapping



Your Answer opinions, suggestions, complaints etc.

SM assgn : Gayatri Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question What is Statistical Quality Control(SQC)

Correct Answer Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur , Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance

Your Answer Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur , Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance




















Sharplin S.M. is the formulation & implementation of S.M. is the formulation & implementation of

plans related to total organization. plans related to total organization.Glueck S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions




















Your Answer Binary



Your Answer Ethics















Your Answer False


performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False
























Your Answer False






Your Answer Capital



Your Answer False













Your Answer False



Your Answer False









Your Answer Rituals


Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number is




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer growth


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time



Your Answer Leaders

SM assgn : Manish 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

Your Answer True









Your Answer controlling


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly

routined & can be done at a junior level are








Your Answer qualitative












Your Answer True






Your Answer vision



Your Answer mission

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number

is














Your Answer encirclement attack , frontal attack , flank attack






Profit centers S.B.U. s Profit making organizations









Select The Blank

Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods


Your Answer Systems


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in

the company










Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time



Your Answer IR, OB


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False









Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question ________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on self

and others.





Your Answer True



Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy









Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision , communication skills

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

performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





















Your Answer no change in strategies



Your Answer IR, OB






Your Answer False



Your Answer False



Your Answer significance



Your Answer goodwill









Your Answer market reaction , taxes , availability of buyers






Your Answer Labour






Your Answer False







Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a

firm's strategy







Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Select The Blank Question Cadbury's add in which Amitabh Bachchan clarifies about the safety of the product (dairy milk) is an example of

________ defense.





Your Answer False






Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Inspiration


Decision making Managers to develop the courage to make unconventional decisions

Crusial problem that affect success

Social Responsibility Managers to maintain high ethical standards Managers to maintain high ethical standards

Lateral thinking Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations

Managers to develop the courage to make unconventional decisions

Responsiveness Managers to provide speedy responses to environmental changes

Managers to provide speedy responses to environmental changes


Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & technology Formal & Systematic

Synergy Vertical Integration Vertical Integration

Mechanistic approach to knowledge management

Better accessibility to information Better accessibility to information

Explicit knowledge Formal & Systematic Social, Political, legal & technology






Your Answer target









Your Answer False











Question Contractual entry modes are







Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

SM assgn : Senthil Multiple Choice Single Answer Question W in SWOT stands for Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization Your Answer weakness of competitors Select The Blank Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________. Correct Answer concentration strategy Your Answer concentration strategy 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 Your Answer Self-awareness Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer mission Select The Blank Question Control should involve________ amount of information. Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Maximum Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management Select The Blank Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal. Correct Answer internal transformation Your Answer internal transformation Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Merger takes place Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The culture of a company is conveyed through Correct Answer Rituals , Rites , Myths Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Select The Blank Question ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations Correct Answer Motivation

Your Answer Motivation Select The Blank Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy. Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Your Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Select The Blank 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 Your Answer counteroffensive True/False Question Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new structure to be made Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question market research is conducted by Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Your Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for Correct Answer competitive advantage profile Your Answer Corporate appraisal programme True/False Question Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures 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 Your Answer True Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer strategic alliances means two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit. two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit. vertical forward integration means becoming your own customer becoming your own customer horizontal integration means additional product/service for same customers additional product/service for same customers vertical backward integration means becoming your own supplier becoming your own supplier True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other

Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities the market offers Correct Answer Adapters Your Answer Adapters Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger relationship with them is Correct Answer CRM Your Answer CRM True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Select The Blank Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration. Correct Answer vertical ( forward ) Your Answer vertical ( forward ) True/False Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Market follower are Imitator Imitator Horizontal integration means Additional product/service for same customers Additional product/service for same customers Vertical forward integration means Becoming your own customer Becoming your own customer Position defense means Fortification around one's territory Fortification around one's territory Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Performance is affected by Correct Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles Select The Blank Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time True/False Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performance Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow Correct Answer Flotilla Your Answer Flotilla Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Export entry modes are Correct Answer direct/indirect export Your Answer direct/indirect export Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is Correct Answer Binary Your Answer Multiple 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 Your Answer False Select The Blank Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into product groups. Correct Answer Co-ordination Your Answer Co-ordination Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Measures to take corrective action Correct Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check Your Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Money is invested by way of Correct Answer Debt , Equity Your Answer Debt , Equity Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process

SM assgn : Urvi



Your Answer True









Your Answer False






Your Answer Labour



Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





















Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly

routined & can be done at a junior level are








Your Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , impact of organization on each sector






Your Answer Minimum



Your Answer Cost Accounting



Your Answer career development


















Your Answer False





Question Macro environment




Horizontal integration means Additional product/service for same customers

Additional product/service for same customers








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Opportunities

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


Your Answer Operational planning



Your Answer Ethical streategies






Your Answer licensing/franchising


performance

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Binary






Your Answer Centralization














It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections & departments a) departmentation

b) top management

c) policy framing

d) mobilization

Labour satisfaction may result in unethical behaviour as anger.

True

False

It refers to the relatively more durable company arrangements and relationships a) Structure

b) Staffing

c) Strategy

d) Style

Factors encouraging joint ventures are a) uneconomical separate existence

b) risk of business gets shared

c) sharing competence of each other

d) monopoly of one company

Financial environment is concerned with a) demand & supply of money, capital markets

b) Finance department

c) Account section

d) Production department

29. These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?

a)

b)

c)

Audit committee

Chief executive

d) External auditor

Financial controller33. These are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future

a)

b)

c)

d)

Options

Big bets

No-regret moves

Reserve the right to play39.

models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together. (circular,modular,narrative or business)

SM assgn : Urvi Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are applied to structured or routine problems are




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer aggressive



Your Answer False






Your Answer social activity



Your Answer True












Your Answer Goals



Your Answer False



Your Answer vision





Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with





Your Answer mission






Your Answer True












Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Control


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Strategies , Competence , Time





Correct Answer international model , global organizational model , multinational model










Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right

number is













Lateral thinking Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations

Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations













Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion ,

Dynamic modes and mapping



Correct Answer True

Your Answer False















Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , willingness of employees


abiding by the







Question A Company's strategy



It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected events

Emergency alert contriol

Premise control

Implementation control

Strategic surveillanceSM assgn : Urvi





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength , Profit margin





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer vision

True/False

Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy.


Your Answer True



Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Individual appraisal


















Your Answer False




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and

organisational implications








Your Answer True


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time









Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Leadership








Correct Answer logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology , quality & no. of suppliers












Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your 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.


Your Answer False



Your Answer risk analysis






Your Answer False






Your Answer Finance department












Your Answer customer & dealers





Crisis Management leads to organisational learning First step of signal detection

Milestone review Another method of implementation control Another method of implementation control

Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Balanced approach to evaluation

Variance Actual and budgeted performance Actual and budgeted performance

Select The Blank Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as sales, receipts,

raw materials etc.





Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Motivation



Your Answer False




SM assgn :03: Baizu True/False Question Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchy

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Increased diversification , Increased speed to market , Increased market power











Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Goals




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by




Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





company




















Your Answer False



Your Answer False



Your Answer False



Your Answer vision









Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Only factor determing it's success or failure , may result in disaster if inappropriate


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank

Question Control should involve________ amount of information.


Your Answer Maximum


hours.


Your Answer True









Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for. , concept of optimization












Your Answer Business strength , Profit margin , Competition level



Your Answer goodwill



Your Answer PRM



Your Answer True






Your Answer True



Your Answer Leaders

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number is






















Your Answer False






Correct Answer 9

Your Answer 9



Correct Answer

Planned performance , Variances , Reasons



Correct Answer

Standardisation



Correct Answer

True

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

multinational model , international model , global organizational model



Correct Answer

Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and

organisational implications Correct Answer

Board of director



Correct Answer

Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness

Your Answer Trust & fairness , Integrity & thoughtfulness , Lack of emotions


Correct Answer

philosophy, public image

Your Answer vision














Correct Answer

govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export

Your Answer import-export , govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure


Correct Answer

Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer

Personal



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

Systems


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the company

Correct Answer

Staffing



Correct Answer

competitive advantage profile



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

Co-ordination



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

Correct Answer

Asian Paints

Your Answer ITC Ltd.


Correct Answer

Top Management



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.



Correct Answer

uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other



Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Traditional



Correct Answer

Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing

Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing , Savings are in terms of time saved


Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Operational control



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal

Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Procedure of appraisal , Individual appraisal


Correct Answer

True

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

vertical ( backward ) integration



Correct Answer

Minimum

Your Answer Maximum


Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

core values , core purpose



behaviour Correct Answer

Culture

Your Answer Role


Correct internal analysis

Answer Your Answer internal analysis


Correct Answer

single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping



Correct Answer

Self-awareness



Correct Answer

Chief executive



defense. Correct Answer

counteroffensive



Correct Answer

Shapers

Your Answer Shapers


Correct Answer

Premise control

Your Answer Milestone review


Correct Answer

favorable condition in the organization's environment.



Correct Answer

significance


SM assgn :04: Carissa True/False Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


















Your Answer Minimum


others.




it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank

Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods


Your Answer Systems









Your Answer False



Your Answer Expertise , Intelligence












Your Answer False





it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











GDP stands for gross domestic product gross domestic progress







Select The Blank

Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________.


Your Answer IR, OB


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False



Your Answer False
















Your Answer Labour






Your Answer mission



Your Answer Crisis

















Question Expansion strategy means


Your Answer growth









Your Answer False









Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Question Strategic management deals with














Your Answer Minimum





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Systems









Your Answer False



Your Answer Expertise , Intelligence












Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











GDP stands for gross domestic product gross domestic progress









Your Answer IR, OB


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False



Your Answer False










Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and finished

products & distributing them to customers is





Your Answer Labour






Your Answer mission



Your Answer Crisis






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











Your Answer growth









Your Answer False







SM assgn:Harikrishnan J Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for













Your Answer Leaders









Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time





Correct Answer Expertise , Information , Intelligence















Correct Answer True

Your Answer True








company








Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Ethics

















defense.














Your Answer True



Your Answer Division of labour , Departmentalisation








others.













Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False









Your Answer False





Question Financial environment is concerned with




it."

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False

Score Card

Registration Number: 200525262Name: Rambabu SirisettySubject: Strategic ManagementAssignment Status As On: 09/04/2006

Result for this Assignment

Assignment Date 09/04/2006

Number of Correct Questions 43

Number of Skipped Questions 6

Number of Wrong Questions 4

Total Questions attempted 53

Total Marks obtained 94 Out of 100.

Result Pass

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Select The Blank Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________ integration.

Correct Answer horizontal

Your Answer vertical ( forward)










Your Answer False









Your Answer False















Your Answer Systems




































Your Answer False








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation




Your Answer Labour



Your Answer False



Your Answer False








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False
















Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


















Question Strategic management deals with













Your Answer False























Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











departments




Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of







Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





















Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of integration.










Your Answer Leaders

Select The Blank

Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation.

Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






























Your Answer False























Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











departments










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





















Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True













Correct Answer Reasons , Planned performance , Variances

Your Answer Reasons , Planned performance , Variances






Your Answer True




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and

finished products & distributing them to customers is
































Your Answer Culture



Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True















Your Answer vision



Your Answer Systems






Your Answer False



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True









Your Answer vision






Your Answer IR, OB














Question What is Statistical Quality Control(SQC)











Your Answer Maximum



Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability

























Your Answer Debt , Equity


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the company











Your Answer Style



Your Answer False




Select The Blank

Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________








Your Answer False






Your Answer Systems


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Marketing a product Mass segmentation Life cycle considerations
















Your Answer maintain environmental changes



















Your Answer Question marks , Cash cowsCash cowsc



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True












Your Answer Crisis



Your Answer True


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time










Your Answer True










LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS True/False Question Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs". Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Different kinds of information systems are Correct Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system Your Answer Knowledge level system , Management level system , Operational level system True/False Question Under functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Premise control Identifies key assumptions Identifies key assumptions Emergency alert control evaluation Type of strategic control Type of strategic control Strategic evaluation Effectiveness of strategy Effectiveness of strategy Rely on short term assessment Barrier in evaluation Audit and Executive committee Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment. Your Answer Strategy Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Organizational models are Correct Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model Your Answer multinational model , international model , local model Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are applied to structured or routine problems are Correct Answer programmed decisions Your Answer programmed decisions Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Merger takes place Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It refers to the relatively more durable company arrangements and relationships Correct Answer Structure Your Answer Strategy True/False Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Select The Blank Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________. Correct Answer internal analysis Your Answer internal analysis Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning Select The Blank Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders Correct Answer Psychologists Your Answer Psychologists Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The objective to maximize value of the enterprize by striking a mean between liquidity, risk and profitability is Correct Answer Receivables planning Your Answer Dividend planning Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for Correct Answer competitive advantage profile Your Answer Corporate appraisal programme Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , communication skills Select The Blank Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration. Correct Answer vertical ( forward ) Your Answer vertical ( forward ) Select The Blank Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal. Correct Answer internal transformation Your Answer target Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning are Correct Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , internal inadequacies Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Attack strategies are Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning are Correct Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , internal inadequacies Select The Blank Question The ________ are distinct little business set up as units in a larger company Correct Answer Strategic business Units Your Answer Strategic business Units True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Expansion strategy means Correct Answer growth Your Answer growth True/False Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected events Correct Answer Emergency alert contriol Your Answer Emergency alert contriol Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Strategic intent

Correct Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for. Select The Blank Question Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal. Correct Answer common enemy Your Answer aggressive Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft Correct Answer vision Your Answer vision Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer mission Select The Blank Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy. Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Your Answer diagonal integration Select The Blank Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer Time Your Answer Strategy True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A pictorial depiction of various outcomes of a decision is Correct Answer decision tree Your Answer decision tree Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Crisis Management leads to organisational learning leads to organisational learning Milestone review Another method of implementation control Chacking of performance Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Another method of implementation control Variance Actual and budgeted performance Actual and budgeted performance Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind and abiding by the Correct Answer Environment Protection Act Your Answer Environment Protection Act Multiple Choice Single Answer 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 Your Answer Man-power planning Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , communication skills True/False Question Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same. Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question Change in company structure from divisional to matrix also mean changes in the systems in various degrees Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping


LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are Correct Answer provide for an exit strategy , clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger relationship with them is Correct Answer CRM Your Answer CRM Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures Select The Blank Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility Correct Answer Standardisation Your Answer Standardisation Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer core competence Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture invests sufficiently to stay in the race but avoids pre-mature commitments Correct Answer Reserve the right to play Your Answer Reserve the right to play True/False Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performance Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Various phases of Growth are Correct Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination Your Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination True/False Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Select The Blank Question Strategic evaluation determines the effectiveness of ________ Correct Answer Strategy Your Answer Strategy Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The various models of social responsibility are Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model Select The Blank Question Brush your teeth twice a day is an example of expanding the total market by________. Correct Answer more usage Your Answer more usage Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and organisational implications Correct Answer Board of director Your Answer Board of director Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mission Correct Answer philosophy, public image Your Answer target Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your 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. Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. True/False Question Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchy Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new structure to be made Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The reasons for acquisition are Correct Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Maintain strategy stable environment stable environment Market follower are imitator imitator Market challenger are bypass attack bypass attack Turnaround strategy V.R.S. diversification True/False Question Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective action Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Macro environment Correct Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic Your Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Financial environment is concerned with Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets 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 Your Answer True 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 Your Answer Self-awareness Select The Blank Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________. Correct Answer internal analysis Your Answer internal analysis Select The Blank Question Economics of scale requires ________. Correct Answer high market share Your Answer high market share Select The Blank Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into product groups. Correct Answer Co-ordination Your Answer Centralization Select The Blank Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration. Correct Answer vertical ( forward ) Your Answer horizontal Multiple Choice Single Answer Question At this level , the effort is directed at assessing the consistency of strategy with the environment

Correct Answer Strategic evaluation Your Answer Strategic evaluation Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Core purpose Correct Answer mission Your Answer mission Select The Blank 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 Your Answer Operational level systems True/False Question Companies have strenghts in a number of areas but their key strength are few in number Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question W in SWOT stands for Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization Your Answer weakness of competitors Select The Blank Question ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations Correct Answer Motivation Your Answer Motivation Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your 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. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists. BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The control process requires the following types of information Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons True/False Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mass media includes Correct Answer radio, TV, internet etc. Your Answer radio, TV, internet etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A major part of strategy implementation is Correct Answer resource allocation Your Answer resource allocation True/False Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a realistic situation. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain of activity is Correct Answer significance Your Answer risk

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture invests sufficiently to stay in the race but avoids pre-mature commitments Correct Answer Reserve the right to play Your Answer Reserve the right to play Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routined & can be done at a junior level are Correct Answer operational decisions Your Answer operational decisions Select The Blank Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________. Correct Answer IR, OB Your Answer PR Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Criteria for making an evaluation are Correct Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Knowledge True/False Question Labour satisfaction may result in unethical behaviour as anger. Correct Answer False Your Answer False 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 Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Multiple Choice Single Answer Question T in SWOT, refers to Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment. Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers is Correct Answer Supply chains Your Answer Supply chains True/False Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structure Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs". Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Harveststrategy is used for Correct Answer Dogs , Question marks Your Answer Dogs , Question marks , Stars Multiple Choice Single Answer Question They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and control

Correct Answer Chief executive Your Answer Chief executive Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , impact of organization on each sector Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Money is invested by way of Correct Answer Debt , Equity Your Answer Equity , Return , Debt Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Denominator management Correct Answer cost reduction Your Answer cost reduction Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The reasons for acquisition are Correct Answer Increased speed to market , Increased market power , Increased diversification Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are applied to structured or routine problems are Correct Answer programmed decisions Your Answer programmed decisions True/False Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other True/False Question Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Select The Blank Question ________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production process Correct Answer Flotilla concept Your Answer General Electric Model Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer core competence Select The Blank Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration. Correct Answer vertical ( forward ) Your Answer vertical ( forward ) True/False Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management. Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The Hallmarks for self-regulation are Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness Your Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness Select The Blank Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy. Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Your Answer vertical ( backward ) integration

Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Premise control Identifies key assumptions Identifies key assumptions Emergency alert control evaluation Type of strategic control Type of strategic control Strategic evaluation Effectiveness of strategy Effectiveness of strategy Rely on short term assessment Barrier in evaluation Barrier in evaluation Select The Blank Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management Select The Blank Question ________ is the company's most critical and scarest resource. Correct Answer Capital Your Answer Capital Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning True/False Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Select The Blank 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 Your Answer Operational level systems Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is Correct Answer Binary Your Answer Binary Select The Blank Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________. Correct Answer internal analysis Your Answer internal analysis Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Maintain strategy stable environment stable environment Market follower are imitator imitator Market challenger are bypass attack bypass attack Turnaround strategy V.R.S. V.R.S. True/False Question All policies are 'statements' Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Multiple Choice Single Answer Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy Correct Answer Operational evaluation

Your Answer Operational evaluation Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process Select The Blank Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing Correct Answer Traditional Your Answer Traditional

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment. Your Answer potentials and competencies of organization. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is Correct Answer Binary Your Answer Binary Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The various models of social responsibility are Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model Your 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 Your Answer Michael Porter's model for Industry Analysis Select The Blank Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility Correct Answer Standardisation Your Answer Standardisation Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning Multiple Choice Single Answer 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 Your Answer Man-power planning Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your 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 Your Answer Delegation True/False Question Numerator may bring short-term results, but there may be serious long-term sacrifices. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It indicates the degree of differentiation Correct Answer Structure Your Answer Structure Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your 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 Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Concentric diversification means Correct Answer new activity related to existing business Your Answer new activity related to existing business True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Your 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 Your 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 Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Maintain strategy stable environment stable environment Market follower are imitator imitator Market challenger are bypass attack bypass attack Turnaround strategy V.R.S. V.R.S. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management True/False Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Core purpose Correct Answer mission Your Answer mission Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Financial environment is concerned with Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Select The Blank Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer Time Your 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 Your Answer Capital structure planning

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses Correct Answer Big bets Your Answer Big bets Select The Blank Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________. Correct Answer concentration strategy Your Answer concentration strategy Select The Blank Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders Correct Answer Psychologists Your Answer Psychologists True/False Question Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Attack strategies are Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack Multiple Choice Single Answer Question An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is Correct Answer Moral management Your Answer Moral management Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The reasons for acquisition are Correct Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Your 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 ) Your Answer horizontal Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Crisis Management leads to organisational learning leads to organisational learning Milestone review Another method of implementation control Another method of implementation control Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Balanced approach to evaluation Variance Actual and budgeted performance 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 Your 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 Your 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 Your Answer Self-awareness True/False Question Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs". Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Criteria for making an evaluation are Correct Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Merger takes place Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Your 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 Your Answer False Select The Blank Question Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Investment entry mode are Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries Your Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Single Answer Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy Correct Answer Operational evaluation Your Answer Operational evaluation Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Crisis Management leads to organisational learning leads to organisational learning Milestone review Another method of implementation control Another method of implementation control Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Balanced approach to evaluation Variance Actual and budgeted performance 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 Your 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 Your Answer False True/False Question All policies are 'statements' Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilities Correct Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient Your Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structure Correct Answer Systems Your Answer Systems Select The Blank

Question ________ identifies the impact of any change on performance Correct Answer Statistical quality control Your Answer Statistical quality control True/False Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a realistic situation. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer 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. Your 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 Your Answer Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists. BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals True/False Question The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinated Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Select The Blank Question ETOP stands for ________. Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment. Your 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 Your Answer more usage Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Niche marketing means Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The Hallmarks for self-regulation are Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness Your Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness Multiple Choice Single Answer Question T in SWOT, refers to Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment. Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Money is invested by way of Correct Answer Debt , Equity Your Answer Debt , Equity Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision

Select The Blank Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration. Correct Answer vertical ( forward ) Your Answer vertical ( forward ) Select The Blank Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing Correct Answer Traditional Your Answer Traditional Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mission Correct Answer philosophy, public image Your Answer philosophy, public image Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The culture of a company is conveyed through Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your 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 Your Answer True Select The Blank Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility Correct Answer Standardisation Your Answer Standardisation Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses Correct Answer Big bets Your 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 Your 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 Your Answer contraction of business activities True/False Question Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same. Correct Answer False Your 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 Your Answer Statistical quality control Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Investment entry mode are Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries Your Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures True/False Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question The various areas covered by social responsibility are Correct Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle Your Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle Select The Blank 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 Your Answer Operational level systems Select The Blank Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings Correct Answer Labour Your Answer Labour Select The Blank Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods Correct Answer Systems Your Answer Systems True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the company Correct Answer Staffing Your Answer Staffing

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction Your Answer market reaction , taxes , availability of buyers Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Financial environment is concerned with Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Sharplin S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total organization. S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total organization. Glueck S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions Hofer S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth. 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. S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question W in SWOT stands for Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization Your Answer inherent inadequacy of organization Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft Correct Answer vision Your Answer vision Select The Blank Question ETOP stands for ________. Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow Correct Answer Flotilla Your Answer Flotilla Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by Correct Answer Asian Paints Your Answer Asian Paints Select The Blank Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.

Correct Answer Business Your Answer Business Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Niche marketing means Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist Select The Blank Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________ Correct Answer Statistical quality control Your Answer Statistical quality control Select The Blank Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods Correct Answer Systems Your Answer Systems Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mission Correct Answer philosophy, public image Your Answer philosophy, public image True/False Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen. Correct Answer False Your 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 Your Answer False Select The Blank 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 Your Answer counteroffensive Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for Correct Answer competitive advantage profile Your Answer competitive advantage profile Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Strategic intent Correct Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Your Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists. BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Secondary sources of information are Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc. Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc. Select The Blank Question GATT stands for ________. Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff Your Answer general agreement on trade & tariff True/False Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change Correct Answer True Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Maintain strategies means Correct Answer no change in strategies Your Answer no change in strategies Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses

Correct Answer Big bets Your Answer Big bets True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures 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 Your 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 Multiple Answer Question Macro environment Correct Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic Your Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic True/False Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic management Correct Answer leadership Your 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 Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The aim in stability strategies is- Correct Answer move slowly & surely Your Answer move slowly & surely Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Multiple Choice Single Answer Question T in SWOT, refers to Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment. Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The major issues of appraisal system are Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time Correct Answer Premise control Your Answer Premise control Select The Blank Question In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels. Correct Answer Delegation Your Answer Delegation Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question market research is conducted by Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Your 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 Your Answer True True/False Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company. Correct Answer False

Your Answer False True/False Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller Your Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller Select The Blank Question Control should involve________ amount of information. Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Minimum Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy 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 Your Answer Self-awareness Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Core purpose Correct Answer mission Your Answer mission



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Retrenchment Strategies Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its business

Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its business

Divestment Strategies Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business

Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business

Turnaround Strategies Retrenchments - either internally or externally Retrenchments - either internally or externally




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Your Answer controlling






Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Only factor determing it's success or failure , may result in disaster if inappropriate

















Lateral thinking Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations






True/False

Question Numerator may bring short-term results, but there may be serious long-term sacrifices.


Your Answer True



Your Answer False



Your Answer ambiguity

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and

unexpected events





Your Answer Crisis


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True









Your Answer Labour





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False



Your Answer True



Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting , Departmentalisation


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer mission






Your Answer False



Your Answer More dogs



Your Answer by research agencies , by rivals , by consultants


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Leaders















Correct Answer True

Your Answer False









Your Answer mission





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


Your Answer vision



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer False









Your Answer True



Your Answer policies , procedures , corporate strategy












Your Answer False








Your Answer challenge



Your Answer core values , core purpose , ideas and suggestions











the


Your Answer Law












Your Answer ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. , concept of optimization












Your Answer True


Comparative analysis is historical analysis Reengineering


Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering value chain analysis



Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Question An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is











Your Answer True



Your Answer Modular









Your Answer False




Your Answer Systems






Your Answer Time factor









Your Answer Capital









Your Answer True












Your Answer availability of buyers , market reaction , willingness of employees



Profit centers S.B.U. s Profit making organizations













Question Mass media includes





Your Answer Shapers















Your Answer False






Your Answer Increased market power , Increased speed to market , Encourage excessive competition






Your Answer Modern Accounting



Your Answer False


defense.





Your Answer False









Your Answer Maximum



Your Answer True






Your Answer True



Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True









Your Answer False









Your Answer False



Your Answer Strategies , Competence , Time










Your Answer vision


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Systems













True/False

Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.


Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True















Your Answer core purpose , core values






Your Answer Crisis




















Your Answer False






Correct Answer Outer Circle , Inner Circle , Intermediate circle










Your Answer False











unexpected events



























Your Answer False






Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True







Your Answer vision


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Systems















Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True















Your Answer core purpose , core values






Your Answer Crisis




















Your Answer False






Correct Answer Outer Circle , Inner Circle , Intermediate circle










Your Answer False











unexpected events



























Your Answer False






Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True























Correct Answer True

Your Answer True












Your Answer Systems



























Your Answer mission






Your Answer False


















Your Answer False









Your Answer True


defense.









Ensuring proper tactical changes





Correct Answer True

Your Answer False









Your Answer Maximum










Your Answer False



Your Answer False



Your Answer environmental targets & objective process






Your Answer True










Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






























Your Answer False























Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











departments










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





















Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











Marks : 2

37. These following factors determine the desire of risk

a)

b)

c)

d)

Strategies

Resources

Competence

Time

Capital or labour is the scarcest resource


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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside andoutside the company that are likely to threaten a firm's strategyCorrect Answer Strategic surveillanceYour Answer Strategic surveillance

Select The BlankQuestion The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of________ cost savingsCorrect Answer LabourYour Answer Labour

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for andsupply of right type of people in right number isCorrect Answer Man-power planningYour Answer Man-power planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Three important managerial qualities required for the effectivestrategic managementCorrect Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision makingability , VisionYour Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision makingability , Vision

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on thedecision maker's domain of activity isCorrect Answer significanceYour Answer risk

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The culture of a company is conveyed throughCorrect Answer Rites , Myths , RitualsYour Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Degree to which the decision maker is accountable for the outcomesof the decision isCorrect Answer accountabilityYour Answer accountability

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

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on anydevice'- MicrosoftCorrect Answer visionYour Answer vision

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion supplier & technological environment is concerned withCorrect Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material ,trends and rate of change of technologyYour Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material

Select The BlankQuestion Factors leading to personnel capability are________.Correct Answer IR, OBYour Answer IR, OB

Select The BlankQuestion ________ models can be described as a system that describe howpieces of business fit together.Correct Answer BusinessYour Answer Circular

True/FalseQuestion Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financialtermsCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted functionfor allocation of resources isCorrect Answer Funcational streategiesYour Answer Funcational streategies

True/FalseQuestion Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The control process requires the following types of informationCorrect Answer Planned performance , Variances , ReasonsYour Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons


Role of Chief Executive Officer Responsible right from formulation /implementation to review of strategic management Link between company & externalenvironment

Role of SUB-level Executive More focussed on product line & responsible for theco-ordination between SUBs & Senior managements Important link betweenstrategizing & implementation

Role of consultants Hired for specialized for new business or expertise Hiredfor specialized for new business or expertise

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment &outcomes isCorrect Answer familiarityYour Answer complexity

Select The BlankQuestion A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cyclingindustry' is ________category of goal.Correct Answer role modelYour Answer role model

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands forCorrect Answer competitive advantage profileYour Answer competitive advantage profile

Select The BlankQuestion Control should involve________ amount of information.Correct Answer MinimumYour Answer Maximum

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out ofhuman behaviourCorrect Answer Research and planning , ForecastingYour Answer Research and planning , Forecasting

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion supplier & technological environment is concerned withCorrect Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material ,trends and rate of change of technologyYour Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material

Select The BlankQuestion ________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around astage in the production processCorrect Answer Flotilla conceptYour Answer Flotilla concept

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A Large-scale community development project was funded to enablefarmers to use local resources effectively byCorrect Answer Asian PaintsYour Answer Asian Paints

True/FalseQuestion Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition &changeCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Program is a combination ofCorrect Answer goals , policies , proceduresYour Answer policies , procedures

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Financial environment is concerned withCorrect Answer demand & supply of money, capital marketsYour Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The reasons for acquisition areCorrect Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification ,Increased speed to marketYour Answer Increased market power , Increased speed to market

Select The BlankQuestion Economics of scale requires ________.

Correct Answer high market shareYour Answer high market share

Select The BlankQuestion Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.Correct Answer internal analysisYour Answer internal analysis

Select The BlankQuestion ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patternsinto the future.Correct Answer LeadersYour Answer Leaders

Select The BlankQuestion Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measureCorrect Answer TimeYour Answer Time


Gap analysis Difference between desired and projected performance Differencebetween desired and projected performance

7-S Framework Skills, super ordinate goals, structure Skills, super ordinategoals, structure

Alternate futures Option valuation model Fit well but low opportunities

Staffing Acquiring human resources Acquiring human resources

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Denominator managementCorrect Answer cost reductionYour Answer establish rapport with competitors

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Business is rated on which dimensionsCorrect Answer Market attractiveness , Business strengthYour Answer Profit margin , Competition level

True/FalseQuestion Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even thesame.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

True/FalseQuestion Focused company is generally protected from competition.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Associated external agencies meansCorrect Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyzeimpact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact ofeach subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative.Your Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impactof each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of eachsubfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Vertical integration is concerned withCorrect Answer supply chainYour Answer production process

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion These following factors determine the desire of riskCorrect Answer Strategies , ResourcesYour Answer Resources , Time

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









Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer True














Select The Blank

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











Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Objectives



Your Answer IR, OB






Your Answer True






Your Answer Debt , Equity , Return



Your Answer socio-cultural , economic-demographic , technology












Your Answer Vision , Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability



Your Answer Rites , Rituals , Style











Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer False





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer True































Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind and abiding by the







Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Ethics






Your Answer IR, OB



Your Answer growth








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True




Your Answer Ethics






Your Answer IR, OB



Your Answer Systems



Your Answer Status


















Your Answer False








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True








Question Money is invested by way of
















Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True







Your Answer False























Question These are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future














Your Answer False





















Your Answer True


behaviour


Your Answer Culture













Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






























Your Answer False























Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











departments










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











Question Limitations of Traditional cost accounting are











Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Single Answer Question W in SWOT stands for Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization Your Answer weakness of competitors Select The Blank Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________. Correct Answer concentration strategy Your Answer concentration strategy 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 Your Answer Self-awareness Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer mission

Select The Blank Question Control should involve________ amount of information. Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Maximum Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management Select The Blank Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal. Correct Answer internal transformation Your Answer internal transformation Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Merger takes place Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The culture of a company is conveyed through Correct Answer Rituals , Rites , Myths Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Select The Blank Question ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations Correct Answer Motivation Your Answer Motivation Select The Blank Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy. Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Your Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Select The Blank 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 Your Answer counteroffensive True/False Question Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new structure to be made Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question market research is conducted by Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Your Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for Correct Answer competitive advantage profile Your Answer Corporate appraisal programme True/False Question Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Program is a combination of Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures 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

Your Answer True Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer strategic alliances means two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit. two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit. vertical forward integration means becoming your own customer becoming your own customer horizontal integration means additional product/service for same customers additional product/service for same customers vertical backward integration means becoming your own supplier becoming your own supplier True/False Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities the market offers Correct Answer Adapters Your Answer Adapters Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger relationship with them is Correct Answer CRM Your Answer CRM True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Select The Blank Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration. Correct Answer vertical ( forward ) Your Answer vertical ( forward ) True/False Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Market follower are Imitator Imitator Horizontal integration means Additional product/service for same customers Additional product/service for same customers Vertical forward integration means Becoming your own customer Becoming your own customer Position defense means Fortification around one's territory Fortification around one's territory Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology

Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Performance is affected by Correct Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles Select The Blank Question Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time True/False Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performance Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow Correct Answer Flotilla Your Answer Flotilla Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Export entry modes are Correct Answer direct/indirect export Your Answer direct/indirect export Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is Correct Answer Binary Your Answer Multiple 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 Your Answer False Select The Blank Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into product groups. Correct Answer Co-ordination Your Answer Co-ordination Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Measures to take corrective action Correct Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check Your Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Money is invested by way of Correct Answer Debt , Equity Your Answer Debt , Equity Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



Your Answer Ethics






Your Answer IR, OB



Your Answer Systems



Your Answer Status


















Your Answer False








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True








Question Money is invested by way of
















Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True







Your Answer False























Question These are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future














Your Answer False





















Your Answer True


behaviour


Your Answer Culture













Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






























Your Answer False























Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











departments










Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





behaviour


Your Answer Culture



Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True











Question Limitations of Traditional cost accounting are











Your Answer False















Your Answer False



Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

















True/False

Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.


Your Answer True









Heartland business Give the highest priority Some fit and some misfit






Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True














Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank

Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.





Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Encourage excessive competition



Your Answer by research agencies , by rivals , by consultants








Retrenchment Strategies Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its business

Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its business

Divestment Strategies Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business

Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business

Turnaround Strategies Retrenchments - either internally or externally Retrenchments - either internally or externally








Question The tool used for future decision making in 'True Ambiguity' scenario is


Your Answer Non-linear dynamic model


















Your Answer Emergency








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True








Correct Answer True

Your Answer False




Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities

the market offers







Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time











Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Correct Answer

move slowly & surely



Correct Answer




Correct Answer

inherent inadequacy of organization


Select The Blank Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into

product groups.

Correct Answer

Co-ordination




Line Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions

Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions





Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Option Valuation model



Correct Answer

IR, OB

Your Answer IR, OB


Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

internal transformation



Correct Answer

Non-linear dynamic model



Correct Answer

Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic



Correct Answer

horizontal



Correct Answer

Top Management



Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Market attractiveness , Business strength



Correct Answer

growth

Your Answer growth


Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

by employees , by research agencies , by consultants



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

Statistical quality control



Correct Answer

Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model



Correct Answer

frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack



Correct Answer

Flotilla



Correct Answer

internal analysis



Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Moral management



Correct Answer

Planned performance , Variances , Reasons



Correct Answer

vision

Your Answer vision

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

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False

Select The Blank 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



Correct Answer

Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination



Correct Answer

core competence



Correct Answer

environmental threat & opportunity profile


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, &

pollution of any kind and abiding by the Correct Answer

Environment Protection Act



Correct Answer

Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy

in the light of sudden and unexpected events Correct Answer

Emergency alert contriol






mission what the company is and why it exists.

what the company is and why it exists.



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Question A Company's strategy

Correct Answer

Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate



Correct Answer

Standardisation


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain

of activity is Correct Answer

significance



Correct Answer

goals , policies , procedures



Correct Answer

direct/indirect export




Correct Answer

familiarity



Correct Answer

high market share



Correct Answer

Leaders

Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer

Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer




Correct Answer



True/False Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company

structure Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Motivation



Correct Answer

programmed decisions



Correct Answer

Top Management




Correct Answer

familiarity



Correct Answer

high market share



Correct Answer

Business process








Correct Answer

single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

Research and planning , Forecasting


Select The Blank

Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.

Correct Answer

concentration strategy



Correct Answer

Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic


Select The Blank Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category

of goal. Correct Answer

role model



Correct Answer

Goals , Resources



Correct Answer

Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information



Correct Answer

by employees , by research agencies , by consultants


True/False Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an

indication of superior performance Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

resource allocation



Correct Answer

Audit committee



Correct Answer

unfavorable conditions in external environment.


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion

for individuals, sections & departments Correct Answer

departmentation



Correct Answer

Top Management



Correct Answer

Self-discipline



Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles



Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

long- range planning


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using

psychological models of human behaviour Correct Answer

Culture

Your Answer Culture


Correct Answer

Leaders

Your Answer Leaders


Correct Answer

Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer




Correct Answer



True/False Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company

structure Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer

Motivation



Correct Answer

programmed decisions



Correct Answer

Top Management



Correct Answer

Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing









Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

environmental threat & opportunity profile



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.

Your 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.


Correct Answer

Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision



Correct Answer

Operational control



Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False


Correct Answer

False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential

leaders Correct Answer

Psychologists


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

Your Answer True

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



Correct Answer

Flotilla



Correct Answer

Labour



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



Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time






Your Answer False


Crisis Management leads to organisational learning leads to organisational learning

Milestone review Another method of implementation control Another method of implementation control

Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Balanced approach to evaluation

Variance Actual and budgeted performance Actual and budgeted performance




Select The Blank

Question Control should involve________ amount of information.


Your Answer Minimum





Turnaround strategy V.R.S. diversification






Your Answer mission





affect it." Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer Leaders

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind

and abiding by the Correct Answer Environment Protection Act



Question Various phases of Growth are







Correct Answer Time

Your Answer Time


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True








Correct Answer True

Your Answer True





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True



Your Answer False


Correct Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation




















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

Your Answer False









Your Answer Systems



Your Answer internal inadequacies









Your Answer False
























Your Answer False




Your Answer Emotional Intelligence Quotient , Technical skills , Cognitive skills


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True







True/False Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour &

machine hours. Correct Answer False

Your Answer False








horizontal integration means additional product/service for same customers

additional product/service for same customers













Your Answer False



Your Answer vision





Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Systems


















Your Answer False


Correct Answer 9

Your Answer 9








Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a

firm's strategy Correct Answer Strategic surveillance






Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals,

sections & departments Correct Answer departmentation










Your Answer False






Your Answer Ethics

















Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with



Select The Blank 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



Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


affect it." Correct Answer True

Your Answer True






Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment




LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Select The Blank Question The human Resource organization will probably have to review it's mission and ________. Correct Answer Strategy Your Answer Strategy Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Key targets for strategic activity with regard to employees include :-

Correct Answer Clarify career tracks , Ensure balance , Involve people Your Answer Ensure balance , Involve people , Clarify career tracks Select The Blank Question Without the aligning force of ________ knowledge initiatives remain disparate & uncoordinated. Correct Answer Business strategy Your Answer Business strategy Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Major political shifts have opened up vast new markets for :- Correct Answer Capitalist goods & service Your Answer Goods & services Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The Human Resource organization will probably have to review it's :- Correct Answer Mission & Strategy Your Answer Mission & Vision True/False Question The organization's values must be conducive to productivity and quality improvement. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Select The Blank Question Performance management of the ________ has mainly focused on activity management. Correct Answer 1990's Your Answer 2000's Select The Blank Question Pettigrew & Whipp identified ________ central factors for managing change successfully. Correct Answer Five Your Answer Four Multiple Choice Single Answer Question What is the effect of downsizing & retrenchment constitutes for human resource manager? Correct Answer New challenge Your Answer New challenge True/False Question Professor Robert B. Reich has identified six 'social glues' of the company of the future. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Which culture disempowers through restricting autonomy & creativity & erects barriers to co-operation? Correct Answer Role culture Your Answer Power culture Select The Blank Question Cost information is seen as a responsibility of ________ as per H R Manager. Correct Answer Finance department Your Answer Finance department True/False Question Some wants, needs and expectations will not be articulated.

Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Different areas of HR responsibility include :- Correct Answer Maximum strategic impact , Co-ordinate , Communicate Your Answer Operational , Maximum strategic impact , Co-ordinate , Communicate Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Ingredients of business strategy are :- Correct Answer Analytical , Visionary , Flexible Your Answer Analytical , Visionary , Flexible Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Maslow's self-motivators who primarily seek opportunities to develop their :- Correct Answer Competencies Your Answer Needs Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Strategy Thinking Process Resources issues Boston Consulting group Stars, dogs & cash cows Academic from McGill University Henry Mintzberg Academic from McGill University Thinking Process Brian Quinn Logical inscrementalism Logical inscrementalism Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Which cannot be treated like other resources? Correct Answer People Your Answer People Select The Blank Question People are ________ and developed to do jobs defined by the organization's formal structure. Correct Answer Recruited Your Answer Recruited Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question HR has to balance :- Correct Answer Short-term skills , Long term development needs , Local activities & corporate integration Your Answer Short-term skills , Long term development needs , Local activities & corporate integration Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question There has to be a clear strategy with regard to the type of knowledge the organisation wishes to :- Correct Answer Develop , Store , Able to retrieve Your Answer Develop , Store , Able to retrieve , Share Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Opportunity cost is classified under :- Correct Answer Indirect cost Your Answer Variable cost

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question According to whom there is a much wider caliber of people applying for jobs than in years gone by? Correct Answer Head hunters Your Answer Head hunters Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Key elements of business unit strategy are :- Correct Answer Superior cost position , Superior quality or ability , Superior effectiveness Your Answer Superior cost position , Superior quality or ability , Superior effectiveness Multiple Choice Single Answer Question During the 70's & 80's much work was done to produce models to facilitate :- Correct Answer Rational process Your Answer Rational process Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Formal communication includes :- Correct Answer Senior management presentation , Road shows , Corporate videos Your Answer Senior management presentation , Road shows , Corporate videos Multiple Choice Single Answer Question If the merger is to succeed, people have to be supported in :- Correct Answer Integrating working practices Your Answer Integrating working practices Select The Blank Question ________ won the HR Excellence Award in 1998. Correct Answer Standard Life Your Answer Standard Life Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Organizations are battle field in which workers and managers vie for the :- Correct Answer Scarce resources of power , Income , Opportunity Your Answer Scarce resources of power , Income , Opportunity , Career True/False Question The interest in recent years in emotional & other forms of intelligence is starting to percolate through into western management vocabulary. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question HR contributions are not required during the process of business strategy formulation. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question An organization should not over - control or predetermine :- Correct Answer Goals & agendas Your Answer Employees strengths True/False Question Christopher Lasch has labeled a culture of " narcissism". Correct Answer True Your Answer True

True/False Question Radford defines responsibilities of HR. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question Executives often need couching in the arts of leadership especially during major change. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Strategies towards unions should take into account issues such as :- Correct Answer The occupation of workers being considered , Productivity differences , Human capital differences Your Answer The occupation of workers being considered , Productivity differences , Human capital differences True/False Question It is one thing to measure an activity, another to assess how good it is ! Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Mergers & alliances are an opportunity to develop :- Correct Answer A new management style , A new culture , And manage plus improve costs Your Answer A new management style , A new culture , And manage plus improve costs Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Employee relations strategy is to develop :- Correct Answer Policies , Systems , Procedures Your Answer Policies , Systems , Procedures Select The Blank Question Mike Spuring, director of internal training at ________ Correct Answer Oracle Your Answer SAP Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Latent tensions like geological fault lines become visible under the condition of:- Correct Answer Stress and tension Your Answer Low morale Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Translated into balanced score card Internal business perspective Organisation structure Business strategy Build on strengths of brand Build on strengths of brand Core values Courtesy and care Operational performance Critical success factors Operational performance Capacity for change True/False Question There is only a single tool available in the market for conducting a formal audit.

Correct Answer False Your Answer True Select The Blank Question Implementing any ________ is always difficult Correct Answer Major initiative Your Answer Changes in organisational structure Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The QWL program provides a framework for co-ordinating what in order to produce improvements in QWL outcomes? Correct Answer The introduction , Maintenance , Improvement Your Answer The introduction , Maintenance , Improvement Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Different areas of HR strategy :- Correct Answer Resourcing , Commitment , Rewards Your Answer Resourcing , Commitment , Rewards Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Development needs of high flyers focus on main areas, such as :- Correct Answer Business , Leadership , Interpersonal Your Answer Leadership , Interpersonal , IT skills

Strategic hr 1

Select The Blank Question Few personnel managers use ________ as an indicator for

morale. Correct Answer

Absenteeism

Your Answer Absenteeism


Multidivisional organizational structure

Portfolio management - Corporate culture

Cost control - Corporate culture

Single point structure Simple controls - Corporate culture

No bureaucratic controls

Departmental & organizational structure

Cost control - Corporate culture

Market share growth - Corporate culture

Multifunctional organizational structure

Market share growth - Corporate culture

Simple controls - Corporate culture

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Operational issues related to qualitative measures are :-

Correct Answer

Stability , Functional integrity , People as expenses

Your Answer Stability , Functional integrity , Multi-Functional

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Organizations will focus on their core competencies, rather than

their :- Correct Answer

Current processes

Your Answer Weaknesses

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Formal communication should aim to :-

Correct Answer

Informing the head hunter , Clarify , Provide direction

Your Answer Clarify , Provide direction , Create hirerchial levels

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Who confirm that to survive quality of product & service should be

an integral part of the strategic direction of an organisation? Correct Answer

Most chief executives

Your Answer Promoters


Cost of external failure The cost arising outside the organisation due to failure to achieve the quality specified after the transfer of ownership to the customer

The cost arising outside the organisation due to failure to achieve the quality specified after the transfer of ownership to the customer

Cost of prevention The cost of an action to prevent or reduce defects and failures

The cost of an action to prevent or reduce defects and failures

Cost of appraisal The cost of assessing the quality achieved

The cost of assessing the quality achieved

Cost of internal failure The costs arising within the organisation due to failure to achieve the quality specified before the transfer of ownership to the customer

The costs arising within the organisation due to failure to achieve the quality specified before the transfer of ownership to the customer

True/False Question Strategic decision taking are not regular, routine and frequent.

Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Cross-boundary working is where employees of different corporate

cultures are required to work :- Correct Answer

Closely together

Your Answer Closely together

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Most important assets an organization has and their effective

management is the key to its success :- Correct Answer

People

Your Answer People

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The strategy mainly focus on how many things?

Correct Answer

Two

Your Answer Two

Select The Blank Question The generalists should develop ________.

Correct Answer

At least one area of expertise

Your Answer Business skills

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question As per a study, the human resource activities rated above 70

percent were :- Correct Answer

Workforce productivity , Team work , Employee education and training


True/False Question A variety of conflicts are embedded in QWL values.

Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Who need to be helped to develop the attitude and skills required

from information age ? Correct Answer

Employees

Your Answer Employees

Select The Blank Question The majority of respondents commented on the negative features

of working in a political environment, including the adverse effects on job ________.

Correct Answer

Satisfaction

Your Answer Performance

Select The Blank Question Good negotiating skills, communication skills and the ability to

persuade and ________ people at all levels. Correct Answer

Influence

Your Answer Manage

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Today survival depends on :-

Correct Answer

Competitiveness , Meeting customer needs , Meeting client needs

Your Answer Competitiveness , Meeting customer needs , Meeting client needs

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The chambers of 20th century dictionary describes strategy as :-

Correct Answer

Generalship

Your Answer Generalship

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question What flourish in the shadow system?

Correct Answer

Grapevine , Political behaviour , Networks

Your Answer Political behaviour , Networks , Reward schemes

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question In-Depth Questionnaires from Human Resource staff diagnose :-

Correct Jobs , Activities , Conflicts

Answer Your Answer Conflicts

True/False Question If mergers are handled `professionally they can never backfire.

Correct Answer

False

Your Answer True

True/False Question Flatter structures can reinforce the desire to hoard information.

Correct Answer

True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question When the term strategy was began to emerge in business?

Correct Answer

In 1960's

Your Answer In 1960's

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The management thinking has developed over the last :-

Correct Answer

30 years

Your Answer 50 years

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question When companies cut back the following categories they create a

new set of problems :- Correct Answer

Managers , Technicians , Professionals

Your Answer Causal labour , Technicians

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The most cost effective approach is :-

Correct Answer

To identify core elements , Concentrate efforts on core elements

Your Answer To identify core elements , Concentrate efforts on core elements

True/False Question QWL represents an image of the way people should relate to each

other & to their organisation. Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Change in the cultural area calls for an examination of norms and

values, using such group-based methods as :- Correct Answer

Action Research , Data Feedback , Team Building

Your Answer Action Research

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question What type of culture which encourages firm?

Correct Answer

Flexibility , Change , Creativity

Your Answer Flexibility , Creativity

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In the strategic model phase 2 is :-

Correct Answer

Defining strategic opportunities

Your Answer Defining strategic opportunities

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question What involves in improving the effectiveness of HR while reducing

cost? Correct Answer

Re-engineering

Your Answer Re-engineering

Select The Blank Question ________ is a major contributor to employee uncertainty.

Correct Answer

Fear of the unknown

Your Answer Mergers

True/False Question Gallup's Research related to employee retention, customer

satisfaction, productivity and profitability factors. Correct Answer

True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Benchmarking allows organizations to identify where in their own

processes there is :- Correct Answer

Duplication , Waste , Superior practices

Your Answer Duplication , Waste , Superior practices

Select The Blank Question ________ performance does not occur in a vaccum.

Correct Answer

High

Your Answer High

Select The Blank Question Developing characteristics of people needed to run business in

________ . Correct Answer

Long term

Your Answer Long term

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Reward strategy will be concerned with:-

Correct Answer

Developing positive performance , Linking reward policies , Developing strong orientation

Your Answer Developing positive performance , Linking reward policies , Developing strong orientation

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Who are criticized for developing training and development

strategies which do not match business priorities? Correct Answer

HR Teams

Your Answer OD Consultants

True/False Question Competencies has been decoupled from employment.

Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The technical changes will trigger a set of :-

Correct Political issues

Answer Your Answer Technical issues

True/False Question QWL programs are not a vehicle for identifying & implementing

changes. Correct Answer

False

Your Answer False

Select The Blank Question Strategic thinking is a ________ process.

Correct Answer

Continuing

Your Answer Planning

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The word Strategy is derived from which sphere ?

Correct Answer

Military sphere

Your Answer Military sphere

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Which systems need to complement each other for the success of

knowledge management? Correct Answer

IT & HR systems

Your Answer IT & HR systems

True/False Question Organisations are attempting to integrate culture change

objectives with Career Planning. Correct Answer

False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank Question Recent studies claim to have found a statically significant link

between 'bundles' of ________ and business performance. Correct Answer

HR policies

Your Answer HR policies

Strategic Management -2nd sem

NEW Assignment

1) A Transnational Strategy includesa) Global learningb) Creative approach to managingc) Combined approach of low-cost and hive local responsiveness simultaneously for their product or service.d) Flow of expertise from a transnational company in the developed countries to those operating in

developing countries

2) CEO is link betweena) Employee & managementb) BoD & companyc) Employees & customersd) Customer & dealers

3) Mass media includesa) News papers, Magazines, Journals etc.b) Radio, TV, Internet etc..c) Surveys, interviews etc.d) Customer & dealers

4) Three C’s affecting today’s companies are Customer, competition & change – TRUE /FALSE

5) Match the following : Vision / Mission / BHAG / Fit

6) A Hardware manufacturer enters into software is an example of -----integrationa) Vertical (forward)b) Vertical (backward)c) Horizontald) Diagonal

7) Make or buy decision is related with ------ strategya) vertical (backward) integrationb) horizontal integrationc) diagonal integrationd) vertical(forward) integration

8) Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new – TRUE / FALSE9) Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same - – TRUE / FALSE

10) Vertical integration is concerned with a) Supply chainb) CRMc) Organization hierarchyd) Production process

11) Titan going into setting their own retail outlets , this is -- --integrationa) vertical (forward)b) vertical (backward)c) horizontald) diagonal

12) Expansion strategy meansa) Growthb) Development

c) Increase in manpowerd) None of these

13) ---- identifies the impact of any change on performancea) Statistical Quality Controlb) Flotilla Conceptc) Systems Approachd) General Electric Model

14) S in SWOT stands fora) Strengths of competitorsb) Inherent capacity of organizationc) Strategy of organizationd) supervision

15) Attack Strategies are a) Frontal attackb) Flank attackc) Encirclement attackd) Enrichment attack

16) Core ideologya) Core valuesb) Core purposec) Ideas & suggestionsd) recommendation

17) Like roots of a tree ----- of organization is hidden from direct viewa) core competenceb) profitabilityc) good willd) mission

18) Michael porter suggested three business level strategies that a firm can pursue. They includea) Focusb) Differentiationc) Cost leadershipd) Combination strategy

19) Petroleum jelly first used as a lubricant, came to be later on used widely as skin care. This is an example of expanding markets ----

a) New usesb) New usersc) Geographical spreadd) More usage

20) A market leader can expand the total market bya) Geographical expansionb) More usage of productsc) New uses of productsd) adaptations

21) Divestiture is opposed to diversification – TRUE ?FALSE

22) Concentric diversification means

a) new activity related to existing businessb) entirely new businessc) social activityd) expansion of existing business

23) Strategic management is mainly responsibility ofa) Lower managementb) Top managementc) Employeed) Government

24) Recovery situations includea) Temporary viabilityb) Survival possible but little potential for future growth existsc) Costs cannot be reduced and declining demandd) Excessive demand for a product

25) CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands fora) Competitive advantage profileb) Central assessment programmec) Competency assessment processd) Corporate appraisal programme

26) According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy – TRUE / FALSE 27) Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management

a) Conceptual, human & intellectual skillsb) Decision making abilityc) Visiond) Communication skills

28) Niche marketing means

a) end user specialistb) specific customer specialistc) geographic specialistd) Research specialist

29) Market research is conducted bya) by employeesb) by research agenciesc) by rivalsd) by consultants

30) ---- cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing.a) Traditionalb) Formalc) Modernd) Mathematical

31) Consolidation strategy meansa) better profit strategyb) separation strategyc) partial differentiationd) move slowly & surely

32) Getting new users is a position defense strategy – TRUE /FALSE

33) Match the following – Benchmarking is / Michael Hammer & James Chapy / GDP stands for / Comparative analysis is

34) When a company emulates the market leader with slight variation, is called a Cloner – TRUE / FALSE

35) The super structure indicates ways in which company’s tasks are integrated or co-ordinated – TRIE / FALSE

36) Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision – TRUE / FALSE

37) How does ‘Structure’ reduce internal uncertainty arising out of human behavioura) Forecastingb) Control mechanismc) Departmentalizationd) specialization

38) Board of Directors of the company are

a) supreme authority which links company with environmentb) not involved in strategic planningc) final signatoryd) involved only in implementation of strategy

39) Middle managers are ---- in formulation of strategiesa) not actively involvedb) the only responsible membersc) active participants d) initiators

40) “Cost leadership” exhibits following qualitiesa) suppliers under control due to large volumeb) functional productsc) large customer based) substitutes are a major threat

41) Stretching over territories, broadening markets by a company is a form of ---- defensea) Mobileb) Flankc) Pre-emptived) position

42) Factors leading to personnel capabilitya) IR , OBb) CRMc) PRd) PRM

43) Levels of Strategy area) Corporate levelb) SBU levelc) Functional Leveld) Lower management level

44) A cycling accessory firm strive to become “the nike of the cycling industry” is ---category of goal. a) Role model

b) Aggressivec) Qualitatived) target

45) Demographic Environment is concerned witha) population size, age, income, distribution of groups, family structureb) democracyc) geographical differencesd) cultural differences

46) Corporate strategy ensuresa) fit between the firm and its environmentb) close supervisionc) Economyd) Easy availability of resources

47) One Questions got repetitive from above questions48) One Question - missed out in copying the same


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the companyCorrect Answer StaffingYour Answer Staffing

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning areCorrect Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-exportYour Answer legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export , govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt.

True/FalseQuestion Change in company structure from divisional to matrix also mean changes in the systems in various degreesCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True


True/FalseQuestion Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial termsCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Different kinds of information systems areCorrect Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level systemYour Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system

True/FalseQuestion Divestiture is opposed to diversification.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Select The BlankQuestion ________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production processCorrect Answer Flotilla conceptYour Answer Flotilla concept

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Secondary sources of information areCorrect Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.

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

Select The BlankQuestion Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation.Correct Answer TimeYour Answer Time

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Merger takes placeCorrect Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth ratesYour Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Performance is affected byCorrect Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational stylesYour Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.Your Answer description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative. , dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization


Select The BlankQuestion Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.Correct Answer internal transformationYour Answer internal transformation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is used extensively in organisation and is concerned with action or performanceCorrect Answer Operational controlYour Answer Operational control

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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Money is invested by way ofCorrect Answer Debt , EquityYour Answer Debt , Equity

Select The BlankQuestion ________ relationships are effective in communicating complex informationCorrect Answer PersonalYour Answer Personal

True/FalseQuestion The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performanceCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True


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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion W in SWOT stands forCorrect Answer inherent inadequacy of organizationYour Answer inherent inadequacy of organization

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerComparative analysis ishistorical analysishistorical analysisBenchmarking iscompetitive analysiscompetitive analysisMichael Hammer & James ChapyReengineeringReengineeringGDP stands forgross domestic productgross domestic product


Question Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilitiesCorrect Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence QuotientYour Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routined & can be done at a junior level areCorrect Answer operational decisionsYour Answer operational decisions

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number isCorrect Answer Man-power planningYour Answer Man-power planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic managementCorrect Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , VisionYour Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision


True/FalseQuestion Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchyCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Mass media includesCorrect Answer radio, TV, internet etc.Your Answer radio, TV, internet etc.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion

Strategic management is mainly the responsibility ofCorrect Answer Top ManagementYour Answer Top Management

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Various phases of Growth areCorrect Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordinationYour Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management deals withCorrect Answer Business processYour Answer Business process

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is concerned withCorrect Answer long- range planningYour Answer long- range planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Core ideologyCorrect Answer core values , core purposeYour Answer core values , core purpose

Select The BlankQuestion Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.Correct Answer common enemyYour Answer common enemy




Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion 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 occurYour Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerFitSWOT analysisSWOT analysisVisionwhat a company wishes to become or aspires to be.what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.missionwhat the company is and why it exists.what the company is and why it exists.BHAGbig headed audacious goalsbig headed audacious goals


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Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right timeCorrect Answer Premise control

True/FalseQuestion HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.Correct Answer False

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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Contractual entry modes areCorrect Answer licensing / franchising

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerMarket follower areImitatorHorizontal integration meansAdditional product/service for same customers

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Vertical forward integration meansBecoming your own customerPosition defense meansFortification around one's territory

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion supplier & technological environment is concerned withCorrect Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively byCorrect Answer Asian Paints

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic managementCorrect Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Measures to take corrective actionCorrect Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour Answerstrategic alliances meanstwo or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.vertical forward integration meansbecoming your own customerhorizontal integration meansadditional product/service for same customersvertical backward integration meansbecoming your own supplier

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected eventsCorrect Answer Emergency alert contriol

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The various models of social responsibility areCorrect Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Techniques used in environmental appraisal areCorrect Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping

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

True/FalseQuestion The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinatedCorrect Answer True


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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is mainly the responsibility ofCorrect Answer Top Management

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Limitations of Traditional cost accounting areCorrect Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing

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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Merger takes placeCorrect Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation isCorrect Answer Ethics

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

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

True/FalseQuestion Under functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit.Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Program is a combination ofCorrect Answer goals , policies , procedures

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion T in SWOT, refers toCorrect Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.

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

True/FalseQuestion Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees

Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion In SWOT , S stands forCorrect Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Different kinds of information systems areCorrect Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management deals withCorrect Answer Business process

Select The BlankQuestion ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producingCorrect Answer Traditional

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

Select The BlankQuestion Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leadersCorrect Answer Psychologists

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Associated external agencies meansCorrect Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.

Select The BlankQuestion Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.Correct Answer core competence

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Financial environment is concerned withCorrect Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets

Select The BlankQuestion A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________ integration.Correct Answer horizontal

Select The BlankQuestion ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.Correct Answer Leaders

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is concerned withCorrect Answer long- range planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Performance is affected byCorrect Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles

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

Select The BlankQuestion ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectationsCorrect Answer Motivation

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Money is invested by way ofCorrect Answer Debt , Equity





Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger relationship with them isCorrect Answer CRMYour Answer CRM

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Various phases of Growth areCorrect Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination Your Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion A Company's strategyCorrect Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate



Select The BlankQuestion ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.Correct Answer Self-disciplineYour Answer Self-discipline








Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Critical resources in the emerging information age areCorrect Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence

True/FalseQuestion HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Program is a combination ofCorrect Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Strategic intentCorrect Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Your Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Business is rated on which dimensionsCorrect Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right timeCorrect Answer Premise controlYour Answer Premise control

Select The BlankQuestion ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.Correct Answer LeadersYour Answer Leaders


True/FalseQuestion Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degreesCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Principles to manage strategic alliances areCorrect Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion In SWOT , S stands forCorrect Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.Your Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Merger takes placeCorrect Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Horizontal integration is concerned withCorrect Answer product linesYour Answer product lines

Select The BlankQuestion ________ identifies the impact of any change on performanceCorrect Answer Statistical quality controlYour Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and organisational implicationsCorrect Answer Board of directorYour Answer Board of director


True/FalseQuestion Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

True/FalseQuestion Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective actionCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes isCorrect Answer familiarityYour Answer familiarity

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion These are critical situations that occur unexpectedly and threaten the course of a firm's strategyCorrect Answer CrisisYour Answer Crisis







True/FalseQuestion Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structureCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They have time based utilityCorrect Answer Goals , Resources Your Answer Goals , Resources

Select The BlankQuestion Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leadersCorrect Answer PsychologistsYour Answer Psychologists

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The culture of a company is conveyed throughCorrect Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals

Select The BlankQuestion ________ is the company's most critical and scarest resource.Correct Answer CapitalYour Answer Capital

True/FalseQuestion The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinatedCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion 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 Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?Correct Answer Audit committeeYour Answer Audit committee






Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic managementCorrect Answer leadershipYour Answer leadership




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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Core ideologyCorrect Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose

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

Select The BlankQuestion Economics of scale requires ________.

Correct Answer high market shareYour Answer high market share







Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning areCorrect Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-exportYour Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.Your 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.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture areCorrect Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reactionYour Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction

True/FalseQuestion Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of timeCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Select The BlankGATT stands for ________.Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariffYour Answer general agreement on trade & tariff

Multiple Choice Single AnswerIn SWOT , S stands forCorrect Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.Your Answer








favorable condition in the organization's environment.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerAssociated external agencies meansCorrect Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerThree important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic managementCorrect Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , VisionYour Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision

Multiple Choice Single AnswerStrategic management is mainly the responsibility ofCorrect Answer Top ManagementYour Answer Top Management

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerStrategic intentCorrect Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for.

Select The BlankJapan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________Correct Answer Statistical quality controlYour Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerOrganizational models areCorrect Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational modelYour Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model

Multiple Choice Single AnswerStrategic management is concerned withCorrect Answer long- range planningYour Answer long- range planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.Your Answer analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative. , dividing environment into sectors , sub factors

Match The FollowingCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMaintain strategystable environmentstable environmentMarket follower areimitatorimitatorMarket challenger arebypass attackbypass attackTurnaround strategy

V.R.S.V.R.S.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerFactors encouraging joint ventures areCorrect Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each otherYour Answer uneconomical separate existence , sharing competence of each other , monopoly of one company

Multiple Choice Single AnswerStrategic management deals withCorrect Answer Business processYour Answer Business process

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerHow does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer Control mechanism , DepartmentalisationYour Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation

True/FalseArranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerCorporate strategy ensuresCorrect Answer fit between the firm and its environmentYour Answer Easy availability of resources



Select The BlankQuestion Economics of scale requires ________.Correct Answer high market shareYour Answer high market share



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors encouraging joint ventures areCorrect Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each otherYour Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other

Select The BlankQuestion Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.Correct Answer internal transformationYour Answer specialization


Select The BlankQuestion ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectationsCorrect Answer MotivationYour Answer Motivation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The decisions which are applied to structured or routine problems areCorrect Answer programmed decisionsYour Answer programmed decisions

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is mainly the responsibility ofCorrect Answer Top ManagementYour Answer Top Management



Select The BlankQuestion Economics of scale requires ________.Correct Answer high market share



Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerComparative analysis ishistorical analysishistorical analysisBenchmarking iscompetitive analysisvalue chain analysisMichael Hammer & James ChapyReengineeringReengineeringGDP stands forgross domestic productgross domestic product

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Techniques used in environmental appraisal areCorrect Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mappingYour Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , simulation , Dynamic modes and mapping

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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer Research and planning , ForecastingYour Answer Research and planning , Forecasting , Division of labour , Departmentalisation

Select The BlankQuestion Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.Correct Answer concentration strategyYour Answer integration strategy

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Macro environmentCorrect Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographicYour Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic , technology

Select The BlankQuestion A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category of goal.Correct Answer role modelYour Answer role model

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They have time based utilityCorrect Answer Goals , ResourcesYour Answer Goals , Employess , Resources

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of informationYour Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion market research is conducted byCorrect Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultantsYour Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants

True/FalseQuestion The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performanceCorrect Answer

TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A major part of strategy implementation isCorrect Answer resource allocationYour Answer resource allocation


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion T in SWOT, refers toCorrect Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections & departmentsCorrect Answer departmentationYour Answer departmentation


Select The BlankQuestion ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.Correct Answer Self-disciplineYour Answer Self-Appraisal

True/False

Question Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchyCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True


True/FalseQuestion Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & changeCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological models of human behaviourCorrect Answer CultureYour Answer Culture


Select The BlankQuestion Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of evaluation.Correct Answer TimeYour Answer

Time







Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion

Limitations of Traditional cost accounting areCorrect Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producingYour Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing , It uses time as a unit of measure

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMarketing a productMass segmentationMass segmentationEnvironmental AnalysisSocial, Political, legal & technologySocial, Political, legal & technologySwot AnalysisMatching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategiesLife cycle considerationsMarketing strategyLife cycle considerationsMatching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies


Select The BlankQuestion ETOP stands for ________.Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profileYour Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile



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






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

Capital structure planning

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It concentrates on organisation design and work flowCorrect Answer FlotillaYour Answer Systems approach

Select The BlankQuestion The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savingsCorrect Answer LabourYour Answer Infrastructure


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are Correct Answer sharing competence of each other , uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a firm's strategy Correct Answer Strategic surveillance Your Answer Strategic surveillance

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger relationship with them is Correct Answer CRM Your Answer CRM

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers is

Correct Answer Supply chains Your Answer Supply chains

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Concentric diversification means Correct Answer new activity related to existing business Your Answer new activity related to existing business

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

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

Select The Blank Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal. Correct Answer internal transformation Your Answer target

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is Correct Answer familiarity Your Answer familiarity



Correct Answer Shapers Your Answer Shapers

Select The Blank Question Strategic evaluation determines the effectiveness of ________ Correct Answer Strategy Your Answer Strategy

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question These are critical situations that occur unexpectedly and threaten the course of a firm's strategy Correct Answer Crisis Your Answer Crisis

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities the market offers Correct Answer Adapters Your Answer Adapters

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

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



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 Your Answer Self-awareness

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

Match The Following QuestionCorrect Answer Your Answer FitSWOT analysis first intensive target Visionwhat a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. missionwhat the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists. BHAGbig headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain of activity is Correct Answer significance Your Answer risk

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 Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question These following factors determine the desire of risk Correct Answer Strategies , Resources Your Answer Strategies , Resources , Time

Select The Blank Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy. Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration Your Answer vertical ( forward )

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping

Select The Blank Question Economics of scale requires ________. Correct Answer high market share Your Answer high market share

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose

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

True/False Question Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation. Correct Answer False Your Answer True

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The aim in stability strategies is- Correct Answer move slowly & surely Your Answer move slowly & surely

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning are Correct Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation,

infrastructure , import-export Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure

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

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The decisions which are relate to daily decisions like leave records etc. which are mundane in nature & highly routined & can be done at a junior level are Correct Answer operational decisions Your Answer operational decisions

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Attack strategies are Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack

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

Match The Following QuestionCorrect Answer Your Answer Comparative analysis ishistorical analysis value chain analysis Benchmarking iscompetitive analysis historical analysis Michael Hammer & James ChapyReengineering Reengineering GDP stands forgross domestic product gross domestic product

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

Select The Blank Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view. Correct Answer core competence Your Answer core competence







Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors encouraging joint ventures are


Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each otherYour Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other










Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerComparative analysis ishistorical analysishistorical analysisBenchmarking iscompetitive analysisvalue chain analysisMichael Hammer & James ChapyReengineeringReengineeringGDP stands forgross domestic productgross domestic product

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Techniques used in environmental appraisal areCorrect Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mappingYour Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , simulation , Dynamic modes and mapping

True/FalseQuestion



Getting new users is a position defense strategy.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer Research and planning , ForecastingYour Answer Research and planning , Forecasting , Division of labour , Departmentalisation

Select The BlankQuestion Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.Correct Answer concentration strategyYour Answer integration strategy



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They have time based utilityCorrect Answer Goals , ResourcesYour Answer Goals , Employess , Resources

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of informationYour Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information





Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A major part of strategy implementation isCorrect Answer resource allocationYour Answer resource allocation



Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections & departmentsCorrect Answer departmentationYour Answer departmentation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of

Correct Answer Top ManagementYour Answer Top Management

Select The BlankQuestion ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.Correct Answer Self-disciplineYour Answer Self-Appraisal












Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The decisions which are applied to structured or routine problems areCorrect Answer

programmed decisionsYour Answer programmed decisions


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Limitations of Traditional cost accounting areCorrect Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producingYour Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing , It uses time as a unit of measure

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMarketing a productMass segmentationMass segmentationEnvironmental AnalysisSocial, Political, legal & technologySocial, Political, legal & technologySwot AnalysisMatching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategiesLife cycle considerationsMarketing strategyLife cycle considerationsMatching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies


Select The BlankQuestion ETOP stands for ________.Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profileYour Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile







True/FalseQuestion

Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of timeCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It concentrates on organisation design and work flowCorrect Answer FlotillaYour Answer Systems approach

Select The BlankQuestion The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savingsCorrect Answer LabourYour Answer Infrastructure

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Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionThe various models of social responsibility areCorrect AnswerAustere Model , Vendors Model , Civic ModelYour AnswerCivic Model , Austere Model , Vendors Model






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The cornerstone of financial planning process of all organizations because of the cost, control and risk considerations which influence overall value of the firm isCorrect AnswerCapital structure planningYour AnswerCapital structure planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionThe reasons for acquisition areCorrect AnswerIncreased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to marketYour AnswerIncreased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionA Company's strategyCorrect AnswerVital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriateYour AnswerVital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionFactors encouraging joint ventures areCorrect Answeruneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each otherYour Answeruneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionHorizontal integration is concerned withCorrect Answerproduct linesYour Answerproduct lines

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionIt concentrates on organisation design and work flowCorrect AnswerFlotillaYour AnswerFlotilla

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionThis strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and

then react to the opportunities the market offersCorrect AnswerAdaptersYour AnswerAdapters

True/FalseQuestionArranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.Correct AnswerFalseYour AnswerFalse

Select The BlankQuestion________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goodsCorrect AnswerSystemsYour AnswerSystems

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionW in SWOT stands forCorrect Answerinherent inadequacy of organizationYour Answerinherent inadequacy of organization

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionThe culture of a company is conveyed throughCorrect AnswerRites , Myths , RitualsYour AnswerRites , Myths , Rituals

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionProgram is a combination ofCorrect Answergoals , policies , proceduresYour Answergoals , policies , procedures

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

they occur , Identifies quality and productivity from a production process

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerComparative analysis ishistorical analysisvalue chain analysisBenchmarking iscompetitive analysishistorical analysisMichael Hammer & James ChapyReengineeringcompetitive analysisGDP stands forgross domestic productgross domestic product

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionCore purposeCorrect AnswermissionYour Answermission

Select The BlankQuestionETOP stands for ________.Correct Answerenvironmental threat & opportunity profileYour Answerenvironmental threat & opportunity profile

True/FalseQuestionUnder functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit.Correct AnswerTrueYour AnswerTrue

Select The BlankQuestionLike roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.Correct Answercore competenceYour Answercore competence

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionIt provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using

psychological models of human behaviourCorrect AnswerCultureYour AnswerCulture

Select The BlankQuestionCompanies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leadersCorrect AnswerPsychologistsYour AnswerPsychologists

Select The BlankQuestion________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production processCorrect AnswerFlotilla conceptYour AnswerFlotilla concept

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionExpansion strategy meansCorrect AnswergrowthYour Answergrowth

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionsupplier & technological environment is concerned withCorrect Answertrends and rate of change of technology , quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw materialYour Answerquality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionMass media includesCorrect Answerradio, TV, internet etc.Your Answerradio, TV, internet etc.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionThey enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business and organisational implicationsCorrect AnswerBoard of directorYour Answer

Board of director

True/FalseQuestionSystems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structureCorrect AnswerTrueYour AnswerTrue

True/FalseQuestionHR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.Correct AnswerFalseYour AnswerFalse

True/FalseQuestionMacro environment has got immediate impact on business.Correct AnswerFalseYour AnswerFalse

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerProgramsCombination of goals, policies, rulesCombination of goals, policies, rulesPoliciesGeneral statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-makingGeneral statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-makingProceduresAre plans and a guide to actionAre plans and a guide to actionRulesSpell out specific action or non-actionSpell out specific action or non-action

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionCompetenncy models reveal three types of capabilitiesCorrect AnswerTechnical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence QuotientYour AnswerTechnical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient

True/FalseQuestion

Focused company is generally protected from competition.Correct AnswerTrueYour AnswerFalse

Select The BlankQuestionValue chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.Correct Answerinternal analysisYour Answerinternal analysis

Select The BlankQuestionTitan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.Correct Answervertical ( forward )Your Answervertical ( forward )

Select The BlankQuestionEconomics of scale requires ________.Correct Answerhigh market shareYour Answerhigh market share

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionSecondary sources of information areCorrect Answernewspapers, magazines, journals etc.Your Answernewspapers, magazines, journals etc.

Select The BlankQuestionModern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measureCorrect AnswerTimeYour AnswerTime

Select The BlankQuestionValue chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.Correct Answerinternal analysisYour Answerinternal analysis

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestionExport entry modes areCorrect Answerdirect/indirect exportYour Answerdirect/indirect export

True/FalseQuestionThe actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performanceCorrect AnswerTrueYour AnswerTrue

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionFactors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )Correct AnswerType & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of informationYour AnswerType & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information

True/FalseQuestionEnvironmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.Correct AnswerFalseYour AnswerFalse

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionThe Hallmarks for self-regulation areCorrect AnswerTrust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulnessYour AnswerTrust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness

True/FalseQuestionThe key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?Correct AnswerFalseYour AnswerFalse

True/FalseQuestionThree C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & changeCorrect Answer

TrueYour AnswerTrue

True/FalseQuestionCompanies have strenghts in a number of areas but their key strength are few in numberCorrect AnswerTrueYour AnswerTrue

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestionHow does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect AnswerControl mechanism , DepartmentalisationYour AnswerControl mechanism , Departmentalisation

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

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


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources isCorrect Answer Funcational streategiesYour Answer Funcational streategies

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Techniques used in environmental appraisal areCorrect Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mappingYour Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping


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Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion These following factors determine the desire of riskCorrect Answer Strategies , ResourcesYour Answer Strategies , Resources , Competence

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion In SWOT , S stands forCorrect Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.Your Answer potentials and competencies of organization.


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Harveststrategy is used forCorrect Answer Dogs , Question marksYour Answer Dogs , Question marks

True/FalseQuestion Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation.


Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Degree to which the decision maker is accountable for the outcomes of the decision isCorrect Answer accountabilityYour Answer accountability


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind and abiding by theCorrect Answer Environment Protection ActYour Answer Environment Protection Act


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and controlCorrect Answer Chief executiveYour Answer External auditor

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large lossesCorrect Answer Big bets



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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The objective to maximize value of the enterprize by striking a mean between liquidity, risk and profitability isCorrect Answer Receivables planningYour Answer Taxation planning

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerBoard of DirectorsLink between company & external environmentLink between company & external environmentProfit centersS.B.U. sS.B.U. sS.B.U.s are more focused on theirProduct line/businessProduct line/businessManufacturing strategyProductivityProductivity



Select The Blank

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 systemsYour Answer Operational level systems

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Money is invested by way ofCorrect Answer Debt , EquityYour Answer Debt , Risk , Equity

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

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour Answer4 Ps areProduct, Price, Place, PromotionProduct, Price, Place, PromotionSources of fundsFactor leading to financial capabilityFactor leading to financial capabilityThe retrieval and usage of informationFactor leading to Information Management CapabilityFactor leading to Information Management CapabilityThe Personnel SystemFactor leading to Personnel CapabilityFactor leading to Personnel Capability

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The culture of a company is conveyed throughCorrect Answer Rites , Myths , RitualsYour Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals





Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Business is rated on which dimensionsCorrect Answer Market attractiveness , Business strengthYour Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength , Competition level


True/FalseQuestion According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysisCorrect Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controllerYour Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning areCorrect Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-exportYour Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export



Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structureCorrect Answer SystemsYour Answer Systems

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected eventsCorrect Answer Emergency alert contriolYour Answer Emergency alert contriol

Select The BlankQuestion Control should involve________ amount of information.Correct Answer MinimumYour Answer Minimum


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



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They have time based utilityCorrect Answer Goals , ResourcesYour Answer Employess , Resources


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Enjoy FREE SMS at http://smsMantra.blogspot.comMultiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Vertical integration is concerned withCorrect Answer supply chainYour Answer supply chain









True/FalseQuestion All policies are 'statements'Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerRely on short term assessmentBarrier in evaluationAudit and Executive committeePremise controlIdentifies key assumptionsIdentifies key assumptionsEmergency alert control evaluationType of strategic controlControlStrategic evaluationEffectiveness of strategyEffectiveness of strategy

Select The BlankQuestion Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.Correct Answer core competenceYour Answer core competence

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Critical resources in the emerging information age are



Correct Answer Information , Expertise , IntelligenceYour Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Criteria for making an evaluation areCorrect Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , MoneyYour Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Attack strategies areCorrect Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attackYour Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack



True/FalseQuestion Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective actionCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

True/False

Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual performance is compared.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Program is a combination ofCorrect Answer goals , policies , proceduresYour Answer goals , policies , procedures


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

Select The BlankQuestion Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.Correct Answer internal transformationYour Answer target

Select The BlankQuestion GATT stands for ________.Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariffYour Answer



global agreement on trade & taxes

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Strategic intentCorrect Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.Your Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Investment entry mode areCorrect Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiariesYour Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The reasons for acquisition areCorrect Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to marketYour Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The Hallmarks for self-regulation areCorrect Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulnessYour Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness

True/FalseQuestion Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True



Question The various areas covered by social responsibility areCorrect Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer CircleYour Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle

Select The BlankQuestion Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy.Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integrationYour Answer vertical ( backward ) integration

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion General Electric Matrix is divided into how many cellsCorrect Answer 9Your Answer 9

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The various models of social responsibility areCorrect Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic ModelYour Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Denominator managementCorrect Answer cost reductionYour Answer cost reduction

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers isCorrect Answer Supply chains





True/FalseQuestion Companies have strenghts in a number of areas but their key strength are few in numberCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True



True/FalseQuestion

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



True/FalseQuestion Focused company is generally protected from competition.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer False

Select The BlankQuestion Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibilityCorrect Answer StandardisationYour Answer Standardisation


Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMarket follower areImitatorImitatorHorizontal integration means

Additional product/service for same customersAdditional product/service for same customersVertical forward integration meansBecoming your own customerBecoming your own customerPosition defense meansFortification around one's territoryFortification around one's territory

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Organizational models areCorrect Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational modelYour Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model




www.shopperixmall.comSelect The BlankQuestion Factors leading to personnel capability are________.Correct Answer IR, OBYour Answer IR, OB


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Retrenchment strategy meansCorrect Answer contraction of business activitiesYour Answer contraction of business activities

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation isCorrect Answer EthicsYour Answer







Ethics

Select The BlankQuestion The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savingsCorrect Answer LabourYour Answer Labour

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts isCorrect Answer Moral managementYour Answer Moral management

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour Answervertical forward integration meansbecoming your own customerbecoming your own customerhorizontal integration meansadditional product/service for same customersadditional product/service for same customersvertical backward integration meansbecoming your own supplierbecoming your own supplierstrategic alliances meanstwo or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.



Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A strategy used to learn more about customers need & behaviours in order to develop stronger

relationship with them isCorrect Answer CRMYour Answer CRM

True/FalseQuestion 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 FalseYour Answer False

Select The BlankQuestion ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producingCorrect Answer TraditionalYour Answer Traditional

True/FalseQuestion Scheduling is a part of strategic management.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Techniques used in environmental appraisal areCorrect Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mappingYour Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategyCorrect Answer

Operational evaluationYour Answer Implementation evaluation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Corporate strategy ensuresCorrect Answer fit between the firm and its environmentYour Answer Easy availability of resources

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Core purposeCorrect Answer missionYour Answer mission






MissionCorrect Answer philosophy, public imageYour Answer philosophy, public image



Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- MicrosoftCorrect Answer visionYour Answer vision



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

True


Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerBenchmarking iscompetitive analysishistorical analysisMichael Hammer & James ChapyReengineeringReengineeringGDP stands forgross domestic productgross domestic productComparative analysis ishistorical analysiscompetitive analysis




Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of

Correct Answer Top ManagementYour Answer Top Management

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer Research and planning , ForecastingYour Answer Research and planning , Forecasting


Select The BlankQuestion The ________ are distinct little business set up as units in a larger companyCorrect Answer Strategic business UnitsYour Answer Strategic business Units

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion 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 occurYour 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 Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer Control mechanism , DepartmentalisationYour Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of informationYour Answer

Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information




Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Contractual entry modes areCorrect Answer licensing / franchisingYour Answer licensing / franchising


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Merger takes placeCorrect Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth ratesYour Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates










Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion In SWOT , S stands forCorrect Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.Your Answer Strategy

Select The BlankQuestion Control should involve________ amount of information.Correct Answer MinimumYour Answer Maximum

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right timeCorrect Answer Premise controlYour Answer Strategic surveillance

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMaintain strategystable environmentdiversificationMarket follower areimitatorbypass attackMarket challenger arebypass attackimitatorTurnaround strategyV.R.S.differentiation

Select The BlankQuestion Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.Correct Answer common enemyYour Answer competitive

Match The Following


QuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMarketing a productMass segmentationAvailability of resourcesEnvironmental AnalysisSocial, Political, legal & technologyLife cycle considerationsSwot AnalysisMatching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategiesProduct formulatedMarketing strategyLife cycle considerationsMass segmentation


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Core purposeCorrect Answer missionYour Answer strategy



True/FalseQuestion The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinatedCorrect Answer

TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Retrenchment strategy meansCorrect Answer contraction of business activitiesYour Answer contraction of business activities

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer Research and planning , ForecastingYour Answer Research and planning , Forecasting , Division of labour






The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.Your 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.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion This strategic posture takes the current industry structure and its future evolution as given and then react to the opportunities the market offersCorrect Answer AdaptersYour Answer Options

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The various models of social responsibility areCorrect Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic ModelYour Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


True/FalseQuestion Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion This strategic posture invests sufficiently to stay in the race but avoids pre-mature commitmentsCorrect Answer Reserve the right to playYour Answer Reserve the right to play

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Measures to take corrective action

Correct Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard checkYour Answer Checking performance , Formulate plans , Standard check

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Critical resources in the emerging information age areCorrect Answer Intelligence , Information , ExpertiseYour Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The various areas covered by social responsibility areCorrect Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer CircleYour Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle


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



Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Export entry modes areCorrect Answer direct/indirect exportYour Answer direct/indirect export

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It provides a way to bring in the people dimension in macro company analysis without using psychological models of human behaviourCorrect Answer CultureYour Answer Class

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The culture of a company is conveyed throughCorrect Answer Rites , Myths , RitualsYour Answer Myths

True/FalseQuestion Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilitiesCorrect Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence QuotientYour Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Integrity

Select The BlankQuestion Brush your teeth twice a day is an example of expanding the total market by________.

Correct Answer more usageYour Answer more usage

Select The BlankQuestion ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producingCorrect Answer TraditionalYour Answer Mathematical


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They have time based utilityCorrect Answer Goals , ResourcesYour Answer Goals , Resources

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Limitations of Traditional cost accounting areCorrect Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producingYour Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing

Select The BlankQuestion Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.Correct Answer internal analysisYour Answer SWOT analysis

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Niche marketing meansCorrect Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialistYour Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , research specialist

Select The Blank

Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goodsCorrect Answer SystemsYour Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and controlCorrect Answer Chief executiveYour Answer Board of directors

Select The BlankQuestion In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.Correct Answer DelegationYour Answer Direction



Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the companyCorrect Answer StaffingYour Answer Staffing

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning areCorrect Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-exportYour Answer legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export , govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt.




True/FalseQuestion Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer

False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Different kinds of information systems areCorrect Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level systemYour Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system

True/FalseQuestion Divestiture is opposed to diversification.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Secondary sources of information areCorrect Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Merger takes place

Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth ratesYour Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.Your Answer description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative. , dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization




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

Self-awarenessYour Answer Self-awareness

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Money is invested by way ofCorrect Answer Debt , EquityYour Answer Debt , Equity






Match The Following

QuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerComparative analysis ishistorical analysishistorical analysisBenchmarking iscompetitive analysiscompetitive analysisMichael Hammer & James ChapyReengineeringReengineeringGDP stands forgross domestic productgross domestic product

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilitiesCorrect Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence QuotientYour Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient


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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number isCorrect Answer Man-power planningYour Answer Man-power planning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic managementCorrect Answer

Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , VisionYour Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision








Strategic management deals withCorrect Answer Business processYour Answer Business process







Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion 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 occurYour Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerFitSWOT analysisSWOT analysisVisionwhat a company wishes to become or aspires to be.what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.missionwhat the company is and why it exists.what the company is and why it exists.BHAGbig headed audacious goalsbig headed audacious goals



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Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right timeCorrect Answer Premise control

True/FalseQuestion HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.Correct Answer False







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

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Contractual entry modes areCorrect Answer licensing / franchising

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerMarket follower areImitatorHorizontal integration meansAdditional product/service for same customersVertical forward integration meansBecoming your own customerPosition defense meansFortification around one's territory


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively byCorrect Answer Asian Paints

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic managementCorrect Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision


Measures to take corrective actionCorrect Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour Answerstrategic alliances meanstwo or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.vertical forward integration meansbecoming your own customerhorizontal integration meansadditional product/service for same customersvertical backward integration meansbecoming your own supplier

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden and unexpected eventsCorrect Answer Emergency alert contriol

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The various models of social responsibility areCorrect Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Techniques used in environmental appraisal areCorrect Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping

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

True/FalseQuestion The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinatedCorrect Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The Hallmarks for self-regulation areCorrect Answer

Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management is mainly the responsibility ofCorrect Answer Top Management

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Limitations of Traditional cost accounting areCorrect Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing

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


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation isCorrect Answer Ethics

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

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

True/FalseQuestion Under functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit.Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Program is a combination ofCorrect Answer

goals , policies , procedures

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion T in SWOT, refers toCorrect Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.

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

True/FalseQuestion Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degreesCorrect Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion In SWOT , S stands forCorrect Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Different kinds of information systems areCorrect Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Strategic management deals withCorrect Answer Business process

Select The BlankQuestion ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producingCorrect Answer Traditional

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

Select The BlankQuestion Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leadersCorrect Answer

Psychologists

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Associated external agencies meansCorrect Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.

Select The BlankQuestion Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.Correct Answer core competence

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

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Financial environment is concerned withCorrect Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets

Select The BlankQuestion A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________ integration.Correct Answer horizontal

Select The BlankQuestion ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.Correct Answer Leaders

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


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Performance is affected byCorrect Answer

Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles


Select The BlankQuestion ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectationsCorrect Answer Motivation

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Money is invested by way ofCorrect Answer Debt , Equity


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Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Various phases of Growth areCorrect Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination Your Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion A Company's strategyCorrect Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Mass media includesCorrect Answer radio, TV, internet etc.








Select The BlankQuestion ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.Correct Answer Self-disciplineYour Answer Self-discipline

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Critical resources in the emerging information age areCorrect Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Program is a combination ofCorrect Answer goals , policies , procedures Your Answer goals , policies , procedures

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Strategic intentCorrect Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Your Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Business is rated on which dimensionsCorrect Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength




True/FalseQuestion Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degreesCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Principles to manage strategic alliances areCorrect Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy









True/FalseQuestion Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective actionCorrect Answer True

Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion These are critical situations that occur unexpectedly and threaten the course of a firm's strategyCorrect Answer CrisisYour Answer Crisis








Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They have time based utilityCorrect Answer Goals , Resources Your Answer Goals , Resources


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The culture of a company is conveyed throughCorrect Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals

Select The Blank

Question ________ is the company's most critical and scarest resource.Correct Answer CapitalYour Answer Capital

True/FalseQuestion The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinatedCorrect Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion 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 Your 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 AnswerQuestion It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic managementCorrect Answer leadershipYour Answer leadership


Select The Blank

Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.Correct Answer internal transformationYour Answer internal transformation



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Core ideologyCorrect Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose

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







Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning areCorrect Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-exportYour Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture areCorrect Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reactionYour Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction


Select The BlankQuestion GATT stands for ________.Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariffYour Answer general agreement on trade & tariff





Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Strategic intentCorrect Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for.Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for.

Select The BlankQuestion Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________Correct Answer Statistical quality controlYour Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Organizational models areCorrect Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational modelYour Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model



Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The preparation of ETOP involvesCorrect 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.Your Answer analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative. , dividing environment into sectors , sub factors

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerMaintain strategystable environmentstable environmentMarket follower areimitatorimitatorMarket challenger arebypass attackbypass attackTurnaround strategyV.R.S.V.R.S.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Factors encouraging joint ventures areCorrect Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each otherYour Answer uneconomical separate existence , sharing competence of each other , monopoly of one company


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion How does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviourCorrect Answer

Control mechanism , DepartmentalisationYour Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation

True/FalseQuestion Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Corporate strategy ensuresCorrect Answer fit between the firm and its environmentYour Answer Easy availability of resources

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blank question correct

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right time correct answer

work flow correct answer

answer vital ingredient