Question 1

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic business units 
B)  functional structure 
C)  divisional structure 
D)  network structure 
E)  matrix structure 
A)  strategic business units 
B)  functional structure 
C)  divisional structure 
D)  network structure 
E)  matrix structure

Question 2

An organization that is composed of cells that can operate alone but that can interact with other cells to produce a more potent and competent business mechanism is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  reengineered organization. 
B)  virtual organization. 
C)  modular organization. 
D)  network organization. 
E)  ongoing organization. 
A)  reengineered organization. 
B)  virtual organization. 
C)  modular organization. 
D)  network organization. 
E)  ongoing organization.

Question 3

The term used in strategic implementation that describes a statement of activities or steps needed to accomplish a plan and whose use is to make the strategy action-oriented is

Accepted Answer

A)  a program. 
B)  a guideline. 
C)  a budget. 
D)  a course of action. 
E)  a procedure. 
A)  a program. 
B)  a guideline. 
C)  a budget. 
D)  a course of action. 
E)  a procedure.

Question 4

As industries move from being multi-domestic to more globally integrated,multi-national corporations are increasingly switching from the geographic-area to the product-group structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a Stage I company,if the entrepreneur falters,the company usually flounders.This is labeled by Greiner as a crisis of

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  confidence. 
C)  clarity. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  leadership. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  confidence. 
C)  clarity. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  leadership.

Question 6

The corporation's life cycle can be extended by managerial and product innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Those who implement strategy will probably be a much more diverse set of people than those who formulate it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to a survey of Fortune 500 firms,the most frequently cited problem with implementing a strategic change is that implementation took more time than originally planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When using a network structure,many corporate activities are outsourced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The job characteristics model is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation. 
B)  job design. 
C)  job enrichment. 
D)  job enlargement. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  job rotation. 
B)  job design. 
C)  job enrichment. 
D)  job enlargement. 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

A survey of 93 Fortune 500 firms found ten major problems that over half of the group experienced when they attempted to implement a strategic change.Which of the following is not one of the implementation problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  ineffective coordination of activities 
B)  uncontrollable external environmental factors 
C)  time allocated for implementation was adequate, but was used inappropriately 
D)  poor definition of key implementation tasks and activities 
E)  crises that distracted attention away from implementation 
A)  ineffective coordination of activities 
B)  uncontrollable external environmental factors 
C)  time allocated for implementation was adequate, but was used inappropriately 
D)  poor definition of key implementation tasks and activities 
E)  crises that distracted attention away from implementation

Question 12

Studies of the performance of reengineering programs show clear,consistent,and overwhelming evidence of success and improved productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Poor implementation is often blamed for strategic failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The purpose of a program or tactic is to make the strategy action-oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In Stage III of a corporation,when various units of the company optimize their sales and profits without regard to the overall corporation,the organization may be experiencing a crisis of

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership. 
B)  control. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  decentralization. 
E)  empowerment. 
A)  leadership. 
B)  control. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  decentralization. 
E)  empowerment.

Question 17

There are three distinct phases in the development of a matrix structure.Which phase occurs when both the functional and product structures become permanent in a true dual-authority structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary cross-functional task forces 
B)  true dual-authority structure 
C)  product/brand management 
D)  immature matrix 
E)  mature matrix 
A)  temporary cross-functional task forces 
B)  true dual-authority structure 
C)  product/brand management 
D)  immature matrix 
E)  mature matrix

Question 18

When Kimberly-Clark introduced Huggies disposable diapers against Procter & Gamble's market leading Pampers,they were using the offensive tactic known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  flanking maneuver. 
B)  frontal assault. 
C)  encirclement. 
D)  bypass attack. 
E)  guerilla attack. 
A)  flanking maneuver. 
B)  frontal assault. 
C)  encirclement. 
D)  bypass attack. 
E)  guerilla attack.

Question 19

Which market location tactic is being used when a company attempts to cut the market out from under the established defender by offering a new type of product that makes the competitor's product unnecessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  flanking maneuver 
B)  bypass attack 
C)  encirclement 
D)  guerrilla warfare 
E)  frontal assault 
A)  flanking maneuver 
B)  bypass attack 
C)  encirclement 
D)  guerrilla warfare 
E)  frontal assault

Question 20

Stage IV of a corporation could involve a pressure-cooker crisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

An organization that is composed of cells that can operate alone but that can interact with other cells to produce a more potent and competent business mechanism is referred to as a(n)

The term used in strategic implementation that describes a statement of activities or steps needed to accomplish a plan and whose use is to make the strategy action-oriented is

As industries move from being multi-domestic to more globally integrated,multi-national corporations are increasingly switching from the geographic-area to the product-group structure.

In a Stage I company,if the entrepreneur falters,the company usually flounders.This is labeled by Greiner as a crisis of

The corporation's life cycle can be extended by managerial and product innovation.

Those who implement strategy will probably be a much more diverse set of people than those who formulate it.

According to a survey of Fortune 500 firms,the most frequently cited problem with implementing a strategic change is that implementation took more time than originally planned.

When using a network structure,many corporate activities are outsourced.

The job characteristics model is a good example of

A survey of 93 Fortune 500 firms found ten major problems that over half of the group experienced when they attempted to implement a strategic change.Which of the following is not one of the implementation problems?

Studies of the performance of reengineering programs show clear,consistent,and overwhelming evidence of success and improved productivity.

Poor implementation is often blamed for strategic failure.

The purpose of a program or tactic is to make the strategy action-oriented.

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

In Stage III of a corporation,when various units of the company optimize their sales and profits without regard to the overall corporation,the organization may be experiencing a crisis of

There are three distinct phases in the development of a matrix structure.Which phase occurs when both the functional and product structures become permanent in a true dual-authority structure?

When Kimberly-Clark introduced Huggies disposable diapers against Procter & Gamble's market leading Pampers,they were using the offensive tactic known as a(n)

Which market location tactic is being used when a company attempts to cut the market out from under the established defender by offering a new type of product that makes the competitor's product unnecessary?

Stage IV of a corporation could involve a pressure-cooker crisis.

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Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis

Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage

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Exam 10: Strategy Implementation: Organizing and Structure

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

An organization that is composed of cells that can operate alone but that can interact with other cells to produce a more potent and competent business mechanism is referred to as a(n)

The term used in strategic implementation that describes a statement of activities or steps needed to accomplish a plan and whose use is to make the strategy action-oriented is

As industries move from being multi-domestic to more globally integrated,multi-national corporations are increasingly switching from the geographic-area to the product-group structure.

In a Stage I company,if the entrepreneur falters,the company usually flounders.This is labeled by Greiner as a crisis of

The corporation's life cycle can be extended by managerial and product innovation.

Those who implement strategy will probably be a much more diverse set of people than those who formulate it.

According to a survey of Fortune 500 firms,the most frequently cited problem with implementing a strategic change is that implementation took more time than originally planned.

When using a network structure,many corporate activities are outsourced.

The job characteristics model is a good example of

A survey of 93 Fortune 500 firms found ten major problems that over half of the group experienced when they attempted to implement a strategic change.Which of the following is not one of the implementation problems?

Studies of the performance of reengineering programs show clear,consistent,and overwhelming evidence of success and improved productivity.

Poor implementation is often blamed for strategic failure.

The purpose of a program or tactic is to make the strategy action-oriented.

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

In Stage III of a corporation,when various units of the company optimize their sales and profits without regard to the overall corporation,the organization may be experiencing a crisis of

There are three distinct phases in the development of a matrix structure.Which phase occurs when both the functional and product structures become permanent in a true dual-authority structure?

When Kimberly-Clark introduced Huggies disposable diapers against Procter & Gamble's market leading Pampers,they were using the offensive tactic known as a(n)

Which market location tactic is being used when a company attempts to cut the market out from under the established defender by offering a new type of product that makes the competitor's product unnecessary?

Stage IV of a corporation could involve a pressure-cooker crisis.

Basic Concepts in Strategic Management

Corporate Governance

Social Responsibility and Ethics in Strategic Management

Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis

Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage

Strategy Formulation: Business Strategy

Strategy Formulation: Corporate Strategy

Strategy Formulation: Functional Strategy and Strategic Choice

Strategy Implementation: Global Strategy

Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing

Evaluation and Control

Suggestions for Case Analysis

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