Question 1

An organization responds to the structure of its industry by choosing a(n)________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) competitive 
B) growth 
C) leadership 
D) operational 
A) competitive 
B) growth 
C) leadership 
D) operational

Question 2

How can one develop competitive strategies using products? How can information systems help in the process?

Accepted Answer

Some competitive techniques are created

Question 3

According to Porter's five forces model,a company is profitable if all the five competitive forces are strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The three competitive forces in Porter's model concern the danger of customers taking their business elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In which of the following cases is the strength of competitive forces low?

Accepted Answer

A) when switching costs are high 
B) when rival products are priced high 
C) when customer loyalty to the brand or company is low 
D) when finding rival products is easy 
A) when switching costs are high 
B) when rival products are priced high 
C) when customer loyalty to the brand or company is low 
D) when finding rival products is easy

Question 6

The support activities in the generic value chain facilitate the primary activities and contribute only indirectly to production,sale,and service of the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Manufacturing systems avoid linkages to reduce inventory costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If customers perceive the benefits of a substitute to be similar to that of a product,then ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the threat from the substitute is weak 
B) the price of the product should be increased to retain market share 
C) the threat from the substitute is strong 
D) there is no threat from the substitute 
A) the threat from the substitute is weak 
B) the price of the product should be increased to retain market share 
C) the threat from the substitute is strong 
D) there is no threat from the substitute

Question 9

If the value chain's margin is negative,the company must make some change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An information system can be part of a product,but it cannot provide support for a product or service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If the costs of switching to another vendor are high,then the strength of the competitive forces is low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The competitive strategy of an organization determines its ________.

Accepted Answer

A) industry rivals 
B) short-term goals 
C) value chains 
D) structure 
A) industry rivals 
B) short-term goals 
C) value chains 
D) structure

Question 13

Each stage of the value chain not only adds value to the product but also ________.

Accepted Answer

A) attracts buyers 
B) accumulates costs 
C) devalues the final product 
D) attracts competitors 
A) attracts buyers 
B) accumulates costs 
C) devalues the final product 
D) attracts competitors

Question 14

Porter's model includes the bargaining power of which of the following groups as one of the five factors?

Accepted Answer

A) investors 
B) competitors 
C) employees 
D) customers 
A) investors 
B) competitors 
C) employees 
D) customers

Question 15

Establishing alliances with other organizations promotes product awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Collecting,storing,and physically distributing the product to buyers describes which of the following primary activities?

Accepted Answer

A) inbound logistics 
B) sales and marketing 
C) outbound logistics 
D) operations/management 
A) inbound logistics 
B) sales and marketing 
C) outbound logistics 
D) operations/management

Question 17

Porter's model of business activities includes linkages,which are interactions across value activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Two strength factors that relate to all three competitive forces are ________ and customer loyalty.

Accepted Answer

A) market forces 
B) nature of products 
C) customer satisfaction 
D) switching costs 
A) market forces 
B) nature of products 
C) customer satisfaction 
D) switching costs

Question 19

Focused differentiation is a strategy in which the product is unique and is used by a wide range of consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Typically,as an individual,a customer has substantial bargaining power to a large manufacturing industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Organizational Strategy information Systems and Competitive Advantage

An organization responds to the structure of its industry by choosing a(n)________ strategy.

How can one develop competitive strategies using products? How can information systems help in the process?

According to Porter's five forces model,a company is profitable if all the five competitive forces are strong.

The three competitive forces in Porter's model concern the danger of customers taking their business elsewhere.

In which of the following cases is the strength of competitive forces low?

The support activities in the generic value chain facilitate the primary activities and contribute only indirectly to production,sale,and service of the product.

Manufacturing systems avoid linkages to reduce inventory costs.

If customers perceive the benefits of a substitute to be similar to that of a product,then ________.

If the value chain's margin is negative,the company must make some change.

An information system can be part of a product,but it cannot provide support for a product or service.

If the costs of switching to another vendor are high,then the strength of the competitive forces is low.

The competitive strategy of an organization determines its ________.

Each stage of the value chain not only adds value to the product but also ________.

Porter's model includes the bargaining power of which of the following groups as one of the five factors?

Establishing alliances with other organizations promotes product awareness.

Collecting,storing,and physically distributing the product to buyers describes which of the following primary activities?

Porter's model of business activities includes linkages,which are interactions across value activities.

Two strength factors that relate to all three competitive forces are ________ and customer loyalty.

Focused differentiation is a strategy in which the product is unique and is used by a wide range of consumers.

Typically,as an individual,a customer has substantial bargaining power to a large manufacturing industry.

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