Vous êtes sur la page 1sur 79

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
A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration.
Correct Answer
vertical ( forward )
Your Answer
horizontal

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
The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of
resources is
Correct Answer
Funcational streategies
Your Answer
Funcational streategies

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
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

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

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.
Correct Answer
False
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

True/False
Question
Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company
structure
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
Change in company structure from divisional to matrix also mean changes in the systems
in various degrees
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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
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.
Correct Answer
False
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
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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

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

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
________ 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
Money is invested by way of
Correct Answer
Debt , Equity
Your Answer
Debt , Risk , Equity

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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

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
Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
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
Business is rated on which dimensions
Correct Answer
Market attractiveness , Business strength
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
Correct Answer
Culture
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

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
, import-export

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

Select The Blank


Question
Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer
Minimum
Your Answer
Minimum

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

Select The Blank


Question
Economics of scale requires ________.
Correct Answer
high market share
Your Answer
high market share

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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
They have time based utility
Correct Answer
Goals , Resources
Your Answer
Employess , Resources
at 5:54 AM 1 comments Links to this post
Labels: Strategic Management (Set - II)
Strategic Management - 7
Enjoy FREE SMS at http://smsMantra.blogspot.com
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

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

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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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

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

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

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

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question
Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer
common enemy
Your Answer
common enemy

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

Select The Blank


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

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.

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

True/False
Question
Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.
Correct Answer
False
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
Correct Answer
operational decisions
Your Answer
operational decisions

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
Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy.
Correct Answer
vertical ( backward ) integration
Your Answer
vertical ( backward ) integration

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
General Electric Matrix is divided into how many cells
Correct Answer
9
Your Answer
9

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
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

Select The Blank


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

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

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

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
Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Horizontal integration is concerned with
Correct Answer
product lines
Your Answer
product lines

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Mass media includes
Correct Answer
radio, TV, internet etc.
Your Answer
radio, TV, internet etc.

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

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

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
Organizational models are
Correct Answer
multinational model , international model , global organizational model
Your Answer
multinational model , international model , global organizational model
at 5:49 AM 1 comments Links to this post
Labels: Strategic Management (Set - II)
Strategic Management - 6
www.shopperixmall.com
Select The Blank
Question
Factors leading to personnel capability are________.
Correct Answer
IR, OB
Your Answer
IR, OB

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 Single Answer


Question
Retrenchment strategy means
Correct Answer
contraction of business activities
Your Answer
contraction of business activities

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

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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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
strategic alliances means
two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.
two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer
Business process
Your Answer
Business process

Select The Blank


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

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

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

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 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
Implementation evaluation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Corporate strategy ensures
Correct Answer
fit between the firm and its environment
Your Answer
Easy availability of resources

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Core purpose
Correct Answer
mission
Your Answer
mission

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Mission
Correct Answer
philosophy, public image
Your Answer
philosophy, public image

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
Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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

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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Benchmarking is
competitive analysis
historical analysis
Michael Hammer & James Chapy
Reengineering
Reengineering
GDP stands for
gross domestic product
gross domestic product
Comparative analysis is
historical analysis
competitive analysis

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question
Various phases of Growth are
Correct Answer
Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination
Your Answer
Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is
Correct Answer
familiarity
Your Answer
familiarity

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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
________ 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
The ________ are distinct little business set up as units in a larger company
Correct Answer
Strategic business Units
Your Answer
Strategic business Units

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
How does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer
Control mechanism , Departmentalisation
Your Answer
Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question
Factors leading to personnel capability are________.
Correct Answer
IR, OB
Your Answer
IR, OB

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
Contractual entry modes are
Correct Answer
licensing / franchising
Your Answer
licensing / franchising

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

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
at 5:48 AM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: Strategic Management (Set - II)
Strategic Management - 5
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 Following


Question
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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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.
Correct Answer
False
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.
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.

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.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

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

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
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.
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 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.
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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

Select The Blank


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

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
Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer
demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer
demand & supply of money, capital markets
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
Receivables planning

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Ballast business
Fit well but low opportunities
Misfit with understanding of critical success factors
Gap analysis
Difference between desired and projected performance
Difference between desired and projected performance
Corporate parenting
Managing SBU's by a corporate
Managing SBU's by a corporate
Heartland business
Give the highest priority
Give the highest priority

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

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
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 Single Answer


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

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
________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods
Correct Answer
Systems
Your Answer
Systems

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question
________ and greater accountability replace formal control.
Correct Answer
Self-discipline
Your Answer
Self-discipline

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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

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 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 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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Core purpose
Correct Answer
mission
Your Answer
mission

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

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
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 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
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
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.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Contractual entry modes are
Correct Answer
licensing / franchising
Your Answer
licensing / franchising

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

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 is used extensively in organisation and is concerned with action or performance
Correct Answer
Operational control
Your Answer
Premise control

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

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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Top level Executives
Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources
Ensuring proper tactical changes
Executive summary
Synopsis of marketing plan
Synopsis of marketing plan
Line 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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question
Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer
Minimum
Your Answer
Maximum

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

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
ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer
environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer
environmental targets & objective process

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Mass media includes
Correct Answer
radio, TV, internet etc.
Your Answer
newspapers, magazines, journals etc.

True/False
Question
Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
at 6:24 AM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: Strategic Management (Set - III)
Monday, June 23, 2008
Strategic Management - 10
Interview Questions at http://mindgrillQ.blogspot.com
True/False
Question
Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees
Correct Answer
True
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
Knowledge level system , Management level system , Operational level system

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Horizontal integration is concerned with
Correct Answer
product lines
Your Answer
product lines

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Contractual entry modes are
Correct Answer
licensing / franchising
Your Answer
licensing / franchising

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
General Electric Matrix is divided into how many cells
Correct Answer
9
Your Answer
4

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Comparative analysis is
historical analysis
value chain analysis
Benchmarking is
competitive analysis
competitive analysis
Michael Hammer & James Chapy
Reengineering
Reengineering
GDP stands for
gross domestic product
gross domestic product

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 , Encourage excessive competition

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question
These following factors determine the desire of risk
Correct Answer
Strategies , Resources
Your Answer
Resources , Competence , Time , Strategies
True/False
Question
Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Core purpose
Correct Answer
mission
Your Answer
mission

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Mission
Correct Answer
philosophy, public image
Your Answer
target

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
Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer
common enemy
Your Answer
competitive

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
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 Multiple Answer


Question
Program is a combination of
Correct Answer
goals , policies , procedures
Your Answer
goals , policies , corporate 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 , Inner Model
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

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

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
Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.
Correct Answer
internal analysis
Your Answer
SWOT analysis

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
Retrenchment strategy means
Correct Answer
contraction of business activities
Your Answer
contraction of business activities

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
It indicates the degree of differentiation
Correct Answer
Structure
Your Answer
Style

Select The Blank


Question
Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.
Correct Answer
concentration strategy
Your Answer
global strategy

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
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

True/False
Question
Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs".
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
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
Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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 Multiple Answer


Question
Harveststrategy is used for
Correct Answer
Dogs , Question marks
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

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

Select The Blank


Question
________ relationships are effective in communicating complex information
Correct Answer
Personal
Your Answer
Formal

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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

True/False
Question
Under functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
at 5:56 AM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: Strategic Management (Set - III)
Strategic Management - 9
Interview Questions at http://mindgrillq.blogspot.com
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
Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer
long- range planning
Your Answer
long- range planning

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Mass media includes
Correct Answer
radio, TV, internet etc.
Your Answer
customer & dealers

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 , Integrates manufacturing with business strategy

Select The Blank


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

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 , Outer Circle , Middle Circle

Select The Blank


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

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
External auditor

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
True

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 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
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
, import-export

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Denominator management
Correct Answer
cost reduction
Your Answer
cost reduction

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

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

Select The Blank


Question
Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.
Correct Answer
internal analysis
Your Answer
product performance analysis

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

Select The Blank


Question
________ and greater accountability replace formal control.
Correct Answer
Self-discipline
Your Answer
Co-operation

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

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
Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer
False
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
Correct Answer
Adapters
Your Answer
Adapters

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

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

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
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
Managing SBU's by a corporate
Heartland business
Give the highest priority
Give the highest priority

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

Select The Blank


Question
Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure
Correct Answer
Time
Your Answer
Possession

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question
Corporate strategy ensures
Correct Answer
fit between the firm and its environment
Your Answer
fit between the firm and its environment

True/False
Question
Divestiture is opposed to diversification.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Match The Following


Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Marketing a product
Mass segmentation
Product formulated
Environmental Analysis
Social, Political, legal & technology
Social, Political, legal & technology
Swot Analysis
Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies
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

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 , willingness of employees

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 Multiple Answer


Question
An unhealthy portfolio has
Correct Answer
More dogs , Few stars
Your Answer
More dogs , Few stars

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. , concept of
optimization

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


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

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

Select The Blank


Question
Strategic evaluation determines the effectiveness of ________
Correct Answer
Strategy
Your Answer
Strategy

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question
Various phases of Growth are
Correct Answer
Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination
Your Answer
Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment
& outcomes is
Correct Answer familiarity
Your Answer familiarity

Select The Blank


Question Economics of scale requires ________.
Correct Answer high market share
Your Answer high market share

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 Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of
evaluation.
Correct Answer Time
Your Answer Time

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

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 specialization

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

Select The Blank


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

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 Single Answer


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

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment
& outcomes is
Correct Answer familiarity
Your Answer familiarity

Select The Blank


Question Economics of scale requires ________.
Correct Answer high market share
Your Answer high market share

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
Comparative analysis is historical analysis historical analysis
Benchmarking is competitive analysis value chain analysis
Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering Reengineering
GDP stands for gross domestic product gross domestic product

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 , simulation ,
Dynamic modes and mapping

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

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 ,
Departmentalisation

Select The Blank


Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of
________.
Correct Answer concentration strategy
Your Answer integration strategy

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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


Question They have time based utility
Correct Answer Goals , Resources
Your Answer Goals , Employess , Resources

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

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 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 major part of strategy implementation is
Correct Answer resource allocation
Your Answer resource allocation

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.
Correct Answer Self-discipline
Your Answer Self-Appraisal

True/False
Question Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective
of levels of hierarchy
Correct Answer True
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 , Inappropriate structure ,
Wrong motivational styles

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

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 Delay in ________ measurement defeats the purpose of
evaluation.
Correct Answer Time
Your Answer Time

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

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

Select The Blank


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

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 Single Answer


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

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 , It uses time as a unit of measure

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Marketing a product Mass segmentation Mass segmentation
Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & technology Social,
Political, legal & technology
Swot Analysis Matching, converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies Life
cycle considerations
Marketing strategy Life cycle considerations Matching,
converting, minimizing & avoiding strategies

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

Select The Blank


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

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 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 It is used extensively in organisation and is concerned with
action or performance
Correct Answer Operational control
Your Answer Operational control

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

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

Select The Blank


Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency
models" to identify potential leaders
Correct Answer Psychologists
Your 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
Your Answer Capital structure planning

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of
________ cost savings
Correct Answer Labour
Your Answer Infrastructure
at 11:03 PM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: Strategic Management (Set - VIII)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Strategic Management - 24
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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 Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer common enemy
Your Answer common enemy

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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

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

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the company's most critical and scarest
resource.
Correct Answer Capital
Your Answer Capital

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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 , It uses time as a unit of measure

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

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 Premise control

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 availability of buyers , market reaction , willingness of
employees

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Board of Directors Link between company & external environment Link
between company & external environment
Profit centers S.B.U. s Profit making organizations
S.B.U.s are more focused on their Product line/business Product
line/business
Manufacturing strategy Productivity Productivity

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

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 This strategic posture plays a leadership role in
establishing how the industry operates
Correct Answer Shapers
Your Answer Shapers

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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

Select The Blank


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

True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
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 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 ,
Encourage excessive competition

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

Select The Blank


Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts
materials into goods
Correct Answer Systems
Your Answer Modern Accounting

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

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

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

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 Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Maximum
True/False
Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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

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

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

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

Select The Blank


Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of
________.
Correct Answer concentration strategy
Your Answer expansion strategy

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.

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

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

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question These following factors determine the desire of risk
Correct Answer Strategies , Resources
Your Answer Strategies , Competence , Time

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

Vous aimerez peut-être aussi