Question 1

Competitive scope can be achieved via low costs or differentiation, according to Porter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As cable network television emerged in the early 1980's, which company embraced this change in television programming by advertising on the newly founded MTV and realizing great results for several years as their market share increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  McDonald's 
B)  Pepsi 
C)  Coke 
D)  Starbucks 
E)  Google 
A)  McDonald's 
B)  Pepsi 
C)  Coke 
D)  Starbucks 
E)  Google

Question 3

Laura, a lab tech at the local community college, would like to know how much her retirement account will be worth five years from today. This refers to what kind of forecasting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time series 
B)  Event timing 
C)  Format series 
D)  Event outcome 
E)  Net worth 
A)  Time series 
B)  Event timing 
C)  Format series 
D)  Event outcome 
E)  Net worth

Question 4

What type of synergy allows companies to tap into profitable new markets using existing equipment and knowledge, without the need or expense of developing totally new products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological 
B)  Market 
C)  Resource 
D)  Cost 
E)  Management 
A)  Technological 
B)  Market 
C)  Resource 
D)  Cost 
E)  Management

Question 5

Mark Drum, president of Bayside Engineering, wants to apply a more modern strategy-making style at his company. He would like to implement an organic approach, in which strategy is driven by his employees' (organizational actors) initiative. Which mode would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Command 
B)  Symbolic 
C)  Rational 
D)  Transactive 
E)  Generative 
A)  Command 
B)  Symbolic 
C)  Rational 
D)  Transactive 
E)  Generative

Question 6

Which of these best sums up informed judgment forecasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very costly 
B)  As reliable as any other technique 
C)  Generally unreliable 
D)  Fast and inexpensive 
E)  The most accurate 
A)  Very costly 
B)  As reliable as any other technique 
C)  Generally unreliable 
D)  Fast and inexpensive 
E)  The most accurate

Question 7

Which of the three basic types of forecasts 3/4 event outcome, event timing, and time series 3/4 would be appropriate for estimating the price your main competitor will charge for its key product one year from now?

Accepted Answer

A time series forecast would be appropri

Question 8

A(n) ____-based Internet business model adds value by providing free or low-cost content to audiences that range from very broad to highly targeted.

Accepted Answer

A)  production 
B)  fee-for-service 
C)  commission 
D)  advertising 
E)  mark-up 
A)  production 
B)  fee-for-service 
C)  commission 
D)  advertising 
E)  mark-up

Competitive scope can be achieved via low costs or differentiation, according to Porter.

As cable network television emerged in the early 1980's, which company embraced this change in television programming by advertising on the newly founded MTV and realizing great results for several years as their market share increased?

Laura, a lab tech at the local community college, would like to know how much her retirement account will be worth five years from today. This refers to what kind of forecasting?

What type of synergy allows companies to tap into profitable new markets using existing equipment and knowledge, without the need or expense of developing totally new products?

Mark Drum, president of Bayside Engineering, wants to apply a more modern strategy-making style at his company. He would like to implement an organic approach, in which strategy is driven by his employees' (organizational actors) initiative. Which mode would you recommend?

Which of these best sums up informed judgment forecasts?

Which of the three basic types of forecasts 3/4 event outcome, event timing, and time series 3/4 would be appropriate for estimating the price your main competitor will charge for its key product one year from now?

A(n) ____-based Internet business model adds value by providing free or low-cost content to audiences that range from very broad to highly targeted.

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Exam 7: Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Competitive scope can be achieved via low costs or differentiation, according to Porter.

As cable network television emerged in the early 1980's, which company embraced this change in television programming by advertising on the newly founded MTV and realizing great results for several years as their market share increased?

Laura, a lab tech at the local community college, would like to know how much her retirement account will be worth five years from today. This refers to what kind of forecasting?

What type of synergy allows companies to tap into profitable new markets using existing equipment and knowledge, without the need or expense of developing totally new products?

Mark Drum, president of Bayside Engineering, wants to apply a more modern strategy-making style at his company. He would like to implement an organic approach, in which strategy is driven by his employees' (organizational actors) initiative. Which mode would you recommend?

Which of these best sums up informed judgment forecasts?

Which of the three basic types of forecasts 3/4 event outcome, event timing, and time series 3/4 would be appropriate for estimating the price your main competitor will charge for its key product one year from now?

A(n) ____-based Internet business model adds value by providing free or low-cost content to audiences that range from very broad to highly targeted.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters