Question 1

Step 1 of a QSPM assigns weights to each key external and internal factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the Grand Strategy Matrix,Quadrant III organizations compete in rapid- growth industries and have weak competitive positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are part of the Corporate Governance Code that was jointly isssued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce with the Central Bank in Bahrain in 2010,except

Accepted Answer

A) the company shall remunerate directors and officers fairly and responsibly. 
B) at least two directors are current or former company executives. 
C) the company shall be headed by an effective,collegial and informed board. 
D) the company shall disclose its corporate governance. 
E) the board shall establish a clear and efficient management structure. 
A) the company shall remunerate directors and officers fairly and responsibly. 
B) at least two directors are current or former company executives. 
C) the company shall be headed by an effective,collegial and informed board. 
D) the company shall disclose its corporate governance. 
E) the board shall establish a clear and efficient management structure.

Question 4

A SWOT Matrix is composed of four cells for the four types of strategies it creates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The act of oversight and direction for an organization is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) organizational direction. 
B) governance. 
C) centralized control. 
D) establishing norms. 
E) corporate lawmaking. 
A) organizational direction. 
B) governance. 
C) centralized control. 
D) establishing norms. 
E) corporate lawmaking.

Question 6

What tactic involves shifting focus from specific issues to more general ones?

Accepted Answer

A) Satisfying 
B) Generalization 
C) Equifinality 
D) Focus on higher- order issues 
E) none of the above 
A) Satisfying 
B) Generalization 
C) Equifinality 
D) Focus on higher- order issues 
E) none of the above

Question 7

Which of these is not a SPACE Matrix quadrant?

Accepted Answer

A) Offensive 
B) Aggressive 
C) Defensive 
D) Competitive 
E) Conservative 
A) Offensive 
B) Aggressive 
C) Defensive 
D) Competitive 
E) Conservative

Question 8

The trend in many Arab states is towards greater board member accountability,with larger boards averaging 18 members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Each of the nine techniques included in the strategy formulation framework rely on the use of

Accepted Answer

A) strictly factual data. 
B) intuition and analysis. 
C) luck. 
D) synergy. 
E) financial formulas and statistics. 
A) strictly factual data. 
B) intuition and analysis. 
C) luck. 
D) synergy. 
E) financial formulas and statistics.

Question 10

The ES and CA dimension variables in a SPACE Matrix are assigned a numerical value ranging from - 1 (best)to - 6 (worst).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Sarbanes- Oxley Act put an end to the "country- club" atmosphere of most boards,and has shifted power from CEOs to directors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What term is defined as the product of multiplying the weights by attractiveness scores in each row of the QSPM?

Accepted Answer

A) Weighted scores 
B) Factors 
C) Sum total attractiveness scores 
D) Total attractiveness scores 
E) Total weighted scores 
A) Weighted scores 
B) Factors 
C) Sum total attractiveness scores 
D) Total attractiveness scores 
E) Total weighted scores

Question 13

Star,question mark,cash cow and dogs are the four quadrants exhibited by the SPACE Matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which strategies,defined by the SWOT matrix,are defensive tactics directed at reducing internal weaknesses and avoiding environmental threats?

Accepted Answer

A) SW 
B) WO 
C) WT 
D) SO 
E) ST 
A) SW 
B) WO 
C) WT 
D) SO 
E) ST

Question 15

Discuss the role of NGOs in promoting and enhancing good governance practices.

Accepted Answer

The role of NGOs in promoting and enhanc

Question 16

One positive feature of QSPM is that it does not require intuitive judgments and educated assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Culture includes the set of shared values,beliefs,attitudes,customs,norms,personalities,heroes and heroines that describe a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Today,what are boards of directors composed mostly of?

Accepted Answer

A) Union 
B) Employees 
C) Stockholders 
D) Outsiders 
E) Management 
A) Union 
B) Employees 
C) Stockholders 
D) Outsiders 
E) Management

Question 19

The BCG Matrix does not reflect whether or not various divisions or their industries are growing over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Market penetration can be classified as either a conservative,aggressive,or competitive strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Step 1 of a QSPM assigns weights to each key external and internal factor.

According to the Grand Strategy Matrix,Quadrant III organizations compete in rapid- growth industries and have weak competitive positions.

All of the following are part of the Corporate Governance Code that was jointly isssued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce with the Central Bank in Bahrain in 2010,except

A SWOT Matrix is composed of four cells for the four types of strategies it creates.

The act of oversight and direction for an organization is referred to as

What tactic involves shifting focus from specific issues to more general ones?

Which of these is not a SPACE Matrix quadrant?

The trend in many Arab states is towards greater board member accountability,with larger boards averaging 18 members.

Each of the nine techniques included in the strategy formulation framework rely on the use of

The ES and CA dimension variables in a SPACE Matrix are assigned a numerical value ranging from - 1 (best)to - 6 (worst).

The Sarbanes- Oxley Act put an end to the "country- club" atmosphere of most boards,and has shifted power from CEOs to directors.

What term is defined as the product of multiplying the weights by attractiveness scores in each row of the QSPM?

Star,question mark,cash cow and dogs are the four quadrants exhibited by the SPACE Matrix.

Which strategies,defined by the SWOT matrix,are defensive tactics directed at reducing internal weaknesses and avoiding environmental threats?

Discuss the role of NGOs in promoting and enhancing good governance practices.

One positive feature of QSPM is that it does not require intuitive judgments and educated assumptions.

Culture includes the set of shared values,beliefs,attitudes,customs,norms,personalities,heroes and heroines that describe a firm.

Today,what are boards of directors composed mostly of?

The BCG Matrix does not reflect whether or not various divisions or their industries are growing over time.

Market penetration can be classified as either a conservative,aggressive,or competitive strategy.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Competing in the Global Marketplace

Strategies in Action

Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues

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

Leadership and Culture

Strategy Review, eveluation, and Control

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Exam 7: Strategy Analysis and Choice

Step 1 of a QSPM assigns weights to each key external and internal factor.

According to the Grand Strategy Matrix,Quadrant III organizations compete in rapid- growth industries and have weak competitive positions.

All of the following are part of the Corporate Governance Code that was jointly isssued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce with the Central Bank in Bahrain in 2010,except

A SWOT Matrix is composed of four cells for the four types of strategies it creates.

The act of oversight and direction for an organization is referred to as

What tactic involves shifting focus from specific issues to more general ones?

Which of these is not a SPACE Matrix quadrant?

The trend in many Arab states is towards greater board member accountability,with larger boards averaging 18 members.

Each of the nine techniques included in the strategy formulation framework rely on the use of

The ES and CA dimension variables in a SPACE Matrix are assigned a numerical value ranging from - 1 (best)to - 6 (worst).

The Sarbanes- Oxley Act put an end to the "country- club" atmosphere of most boards,and has shifted power from CEOs to directors.

What term is defined as the product of multiplying the weights by attractiveness scores in each row of the QSPM?

Star,question mark,cash cow and dogs are the four quadrants exhibited by the SPACE Matrix.

Which strategies,defined by the SWOT matrix,are defensive tactics directed at reducing internal weaknesses and avoiding environmental threats?

Discuss the role of NGOs in promoting and enhancing good governance practices.

One positive feature of QSPM is that it does not require intuitive judgments and educated assumptions.

Culture includes the set of shared values,beliefs,attitudes,customs,norms,personalities,heroes and heroines that describe a firm.

Today,what are boards of directors composed mostly of?

The BCG Matrix does not reflect whether or not various divisions or their industries are growing over time.

Market penetration can be classified as either a conservative,aggressive,or competitive strategy.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Competing in the Global Marketplace

Strategies in Action

Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues

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

Leadership and Culture

Strategy Review, eveluation, and Control

Filters