Question 1

JIT significantly increases the costs of implementing strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In developing an organizational chart,avoid having a particular person reporting to more than one person above them in the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Strategy formulation

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on effectiveness. 
B) is managing forces during the action. 
C) all of the above 
D) requires coordination among many people. 
E) is primarily an operational process. 
A) focuses on effectiveness. 
B) is managing forces during the action. 
C) all of the above 
D) requires coordination among many people. 
E) is primarily an operational process.

Question 4

Discuss the dos and don'ts in developing organizational charts.

Accepted Answer

There are some basic do's and don'ts in

Question 5

Resistance to change can be considered the single greatest threat to successful strategy implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Policies refer to specific guidelines,methods,procedures,rules,forms,and administrative practices established to support and encourage work toward stated goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

ESOPs work well even in firms with fluctuating payrolls and profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work,jobs and processes for the purpose of improving costs,quality,service and speed?

Accepted Answer

A) Downsizing 
B) Restructuring 
C) Benchmarking 
D) Reengineering 
E) Delayering 
A) Downsizing 
B) Restructuring 
C) Benchmarking 
D) Reengineering 
E) Delayering

Question 9

The focus of restructuring is changing the way work is actually carried out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managing as if the earth matters requires an understanding of how international trade,competitiveness and global resources are connected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The rational change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Medium- sized firms tend to be divisionally structured,whereas large firms tend to use an SBU (strategic business unit)or matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Conflict in an organization is

Accepted Answer

A) sometimes good and sometimes bad. 
B) always bad. 
C) a sign of bankruptcy. 
D) avoidable. 
E) always good. 
A) sometimes good and sometimes bad. 
B) always bad. 
C) a sign of bankruptcy. 
D) avoidable. 
E) always good.

Question 14

When an organization has a divisional structure by customer,it can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In recent years,powerful Arab businesswomen have made their mark on the international scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How would Hershey's current divisional structure most likely be classified?

Accepted Answer

A) By process 
B) By geographic area 
C) By product 
D) By customer 
E) By service 
A) By process 
B) By geographic area 
C) By product 
D) By customer 
E) By service

Question 17

A disagreement between two or more parties on one or more issues is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) integrated solution. 
B) compromise. 
C) conflict. 
D) diffusion. 
E) avoidance. 
A) integrated solution. 
B) compromise. 
C) conflict. 
D) diffusion. 
E) avoidance.

Question 18

Cornerstones of reengineering are decentralization,reciprocal interdependence and information sharing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

is not a major factor in prohibiting effective resource allocation.

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational politics 
B) Underprotection of resources 
C) Vague strategy targets 
D) Reluctance to take risks 
E) Lack of sufficient knowledge 
A) Organizational politics 
B) Underprotection of resources 
C) Vague strategy targets 
D) Reluctance to take risks 
E) Lack of sufficient knowledge

Question 20

When developing an organizational chart,you should

Accepted Answer

A) Have division presidents report to a chief operating officer. 
B) Have the controller or treasurer report directly to the president. 
C) Use the title "president" for the top person. 
D) Make sure that the chief financial officer is not at the same level as the chief operating officer. 
E) Recommend dual titles for executives. 
A) Have division presidents report to a chief operating officer. 
B) Have the controller or treasurer report directly to the president. 
C) Use the title "president" for the top person. 
D) Make sure that the chief financial officer is not at the same level as the chief operating officer. 
E) Recommend dual titles for executives.

JIT significantly increases the costs of implementing strategies.

In developing an organizational chart,avoid having a particular person reporting to more than one person above them in the chain of command.

Strategy formulation

Discuss the dos and don'ts in developing organizational charts.

Resistance to change can be considered the single greatest threat to successful strategy implementation.

Policies refer to specific guidelines,methods,procedures,rules,forms,and administrative practices established to support and encourage work toward stated goals.

ESOPs work well even in firms with fluctuating payrolls and profits.

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work,jobs and processes for the purpose of improving costs,quality,service and speed?

The focus of restructuring is changing the way work is actually carried out.

Managing as if the earth matters requires an understanding of how international trade,competitiveness and global resources are connected.

The rational change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change.

Medium- sized firms tend to be divisionally structured,whereas large firms tend to use an SBU (strategic business unit)or matrix structure.

Conflict in an organization is

When an organization has a divisional structure by customer,it can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

In recent years,powerful Arab businesswomen have made their mark on the international scene.

How would Hershey's current divisional structure most likely be classified?

A disagreement between two or more parties on one or more issues is called a(n)

Cornerstones of reengineering are decentralization,reciprocal interdependence and information sharing.

is not a major factor in prohibiting effective resource allocation.

When developing an organizational chart,you should

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Competing in the Global Marketplace

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, financeaccounting, rd, and Mis Issues

Leadership and Culture

Strategy Review, eveluation, and Control

Filters

Exam 8: Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues

JIT significantly increases the costs of implementing strategies.

In developing an organizational chart,avoid having a particular person reporting to more than one person above them in the chain of command.

Strategy formulation

Discuss the dos and don'ts in developing organizational charts.

Resistance to change can be considered the single greatest threat to successful strategy implementation.

Policies refer to specific guidelines,methods,procedures,rules,forms,and administrative practices established to support and encourage work toward stated goals.

ESOPs work well even in firms with fluctuating payrolls and profits.

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work,jobs and processes for the purpose of improving costs,quality,service and speed?

The focus of restructuring is changing the way work is actually carried out.

Managing as if the earth matters requires an understanding of how international trade,competitiveness and global resources are connected.

The rational change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change.

Medium- sized firms tend to be divisionally structured,whereas large firms tend to use an SBU (strategic business unit)or matrix structure.

Conflict in an organization is

When an organization has a divisional structure by customer,it can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

In recent years,powerful Arab businesswomen have made their mark on the international scene.

How would Hershey's current divisional structure most likely be classified?

A disagreement between two or more parties on one or more issues is called a(n)

Cornerstones of reengineering are decentralization,reciprocal interdependence and information sharing.

is not a major factor in prohibiting effective resource allocation.

When developing an organizational chart,you should

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Competing in the Global Marketplace

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, financeaccounting, rd, and Mis Issues

Leadership and Culture

Strategy Review, eveluation, and Control

Filters