Question 1

Which of the following is not a principle of reengineering identified by Hammer?

Accepted Answer

A)  puts the decision point where the work is performed 
B)  organizes around tasks, not outcomes 
C)  treats geographically dispersed resources as though they were centralized 
D)  links parallel activities 
E)  captures information once at the source 
A)  puts the decision point where the work is performed 
B)  organizes around tasks, not outcomes 
C)  treats geographically dispersed resources as though they were centralized 
D)  links parallel activities 
E)  captures information once at the source

Question 2

When the drive of the entrepreneur is no longer enough to keep the Stage I company from floundering, this type of crisis is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

According to Goold and Campbell, when companies coordinate the flow of products or services of one unit with that of another unit to reduce inventory, the synergistic effect is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled negotiating power. 
B)  shared know-how. 
C)  coordinated strategies. 
D)  economies of scale or scope. 
E)  new business creation. 
A)  pooled negotiating power. 
B)  shared know-how. 
C)  coordinated strategies. 
D)  economies of scale or scope. 
E)  new business creation.

Question 5

Which structure is described as a "non-structure" by its virtual elimination of in-house business functions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Stage V in the organizational life cycle is the

Accepted Answer

A)  birth stage. 
B)  growth stage. 
C)  maturity stage. 
D)  decline stage. 
E)  death stage. 
A)  birth stage. 
B)  growth stage. 
C)  maturity stage. 
D)  decline stage. 
E)  death stage.

Question 7

Which type of structure was used by American Cyanamid to introduce and manage a similar line of products throughout the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic-area structure 
B)  network structure 
C)  product-group structure 
D)  international structure 
E)  functional structure 
A)  geographic-area structure 
B)  network structure 
C)  product-group structure 
D)  international structure 
E)  functional structure

Question 8

What is the additional phase in the organizational life cycle that may occur sometime during the maturity or decline stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  pause phase 
B)  acquisition phase 
C)  recovery phase 
D)  temporal displacement phase 
E)  revival phase 
A)  pause phase 
B)  acquisition phase 
C)  recovery phase 
D)  temporal displacement phase 
E)  revival phase

Question 9

The innovative bottle design of Ecologic Brands was influenced by a pulp tray used to ship

Accepted Answer

A)  soda. 
B)  iPhones. 
C)  beer. 
D)  yogurt. 
E)  reusable totes. 
A)  soda. 
B)  iPhones. 
C)  beer. 
D)  yogurt. 
E)  reusable totes.

Question 10

Which of the following is not descriptive of a network structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The network organization is a series of independent firms or business units linked together through design, production, and marketing. 
B)  Independent inventors and entertainment companies often use the network structure. 
C)  The network structure typically is located in a large, single building or areas with many work projects in operation on the site. 
D)  The network structure provides an organization with increased flexibility and adaptability to cope with rapid technological changes. 
E)  The network structure is particularly suited to coping with the shifting patterns of international trade and competition. 
A)  The network organization is a series of independent firms or business units linked together through design, production, and marketing. 
B)  Independent inventors and entertainment companies often use the network structure. 
C)  The network structure typically is located in a large, single building or areas with many work projects in operation on the site. 
D)  The network structure provides an organization with increased flexibility and adaptability to cope with rapid technological changes. 
E)  The network structure is particularly suited to coping with the shifting patterns of international trade and competition.

Question 11

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Strategy formulation is the sum total of the activities and choices required for the execution of a strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which structure simultaneously combines functional and product forms at the same level of the organization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What are the four stages of corporate development?

Accepted Answer

There are four stages of corporate devel

Question 16

Who typically implements strategy in large, multi-industry corporations?

Accepted Answer

A)  the board of directors 
B)  top management 
C)  middle management 
D)  first level management 
E)  everyone in the organization 
A)  the board of directors 
B)  top management 
C)  middle management 
D)  first level management 
E)  everyone in the organization

Question 17

The concept that structure follows strategy was developed by Alfred Chandler.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The greatest weakness of a Stage II corporation is that all its eggs are in one basket.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The network structure becomes most useful when the environment of a firm is unstable and is expected to remain so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During Stage V of the organizational life cycle, the popular strategy is

Accepted Answer

A)  concentration in a niche. 
B)  horizontal and vertical growth. 
C)  liquidation or bankruptcy. 
D)  concentric and conglomerate diversification. 
E)  profit strategy followed by retrenchment. 
A)  concentration in a niche. 
B)  horizontal and vertical growth. 
C)  liquidation or bankruptcy. 
D)  concentric and conglomerate diversification. 
E)  profit strategy followed by retrenchment.

Which of the following is not a principle of reengineering identified by Hammer?

When the drive of the entrepreneur is no longer enough to keep the Stage I company from floundering, this type of crisis is called

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.

According to Goold and Campbell, when companies coordinate the flow of products or services of one unit with that of another unit to reduce inventory, the synergistic effect is known as

Which structure is described as a "non-structure" by its virtual elimination of in-house business functions?

Stage V in the organizational life cycle is the

Which type of structure was used by American Cyanamid to introduce and manage a similar line of products throughout the world?

What is the additional phase in the organizational life cycle that may occur sometime during the maturity or decline stages?

The innovative bottle design of Ecologic Brands was influenced by a pulp tray used to ship

Which of the following is not descriptive of a network structure?

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

Strategy formulation is the sum total of the activities and choices required for the execution of a strategic plan.

Which structure simultaneously combines functional and product forms at the same level of the organization?

What are the four stages of corporate development?

Who typically implements strategy in large, multi-industry corporations?

The concept that structure follows strategy was developed by Alfred Chandler.

The greatest weakness of a Stage II corporation is that all its eggs are in one basket.

The network structure becomes most useful when the environment of a firm is unstable and is expected to remain so.

During Stage V of the organizational life cycle, the popular strategy is

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Exam 10: Strategy Implementation: Organizing and Structure

Which of the following is not a principle of reengineering identified by Hammer?

When the drive of the entrepreneur is no longer enough to keep the Stage I company from floundering, this type of crisis is called

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.

According to Goold and Campbell, when companies coordinate the flow of products or services of one unit with that of another unit to reduce inventory, the synergistic effect is known as

Which structure is described as a "non-structure" by its virtual elimination of in-house business functions?

Stage V in the organizational life cycle is the

Which type of structure was used by American Cyanamid to introduce and manage a similar line of products throughout the world?

What is the additional phase in the organizational life cycle that may occur sometime during the maturity or decline stages?

The innovative bottle design of Ecologic Brands was influenced by a pulp tray used to ship

Which of the following is not descriptive of a network structure?

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

Strategy formulation is the sum total of the activities and choices required for the execution of a strategic plan.

Which structure simultaneously combines functional and product forms at the same level of the organization?

What are the four stages of corporate development?

Who typically implements strategy in large, multi-industry corporations?

The concept that structure follows strategy was developed by Alfred Chandler.

The greatest weakness of a Stage II corporation is that all its eggs are in one basket.

The network structure becomes most useful when the environment of a firm is unstable and is expected to remain so.

During Stage V of the organizational life cycle, the popular strategy is

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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