Question 1

Strategic objectives include those associated with growth in revenues, growth in earnings, higher dividends, larger profit margins, and improved cash flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Chapter 9 bankruptcy applies to municipalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The practice of a firm borrowing money to fund dividend payouts to itself is known as dividend recapitalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

White knight is a term that refers to a firm that agrees to acquire another firm when the other firm is facing a hostile takeover by some company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Secondary buyouts decreased substantially from 2011 to 2012.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What principle is built on the idea that there is no general plan for which way to go and what to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing by crisis 
B)  Managing by extrapolation 
C)  Managing by objectives 
D)  Managing by hope 
E)  Managing by subjectives 
A)  Managing by crisis 
B)  Managing by extrapolation 
C)  Managing by objectives 
D)  Managing by hope 
E)  Managing by subjectives

Question 7

Mergers and acquisitions are created for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

A)  gain new technology. 
B)  reduce tax obligations. 
C)  gain economies of scale. 
D)  smooth out seasonal trends in sales. 
E)  increase the number of employees. 
A)  gain new technology. 
B)  reduce tax obligations. 
C)  gain economies of scale. 
D)  smooth out seasonal trends in sales. 
E)  increase the number of employees.

Question 8

Companies are avoiding outsourcing more and more because it is more expensive than traditional methods and it does not allow a firm to concentrate on core competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A best-value strategy offers products or services to a wide range of customers at the best price-value available on the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these strategies is effective when the number of suppliers is small and the number of competitors is large?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate diversification 
B)  Forward integration 
C)  Concentric diversification 
D)  Backward integration 
E)  Horizontal diversification 
A)  Conglomerate diversification 
B)  Forward integration 
C)  Concentric diversification 
D)  Backward integration 
E)  Horizontal diversification

Question 11

Define and give an example, where available, of three integrative strategies.

Accepted Answer

The three integrative strategies are for

Question 12

A chief executive officer is located in the divisional level of a large firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strategic objectives include those associated with growth in revenues, growth in earnings, higher dividends, larger profit margins, and improved cash flow.

Chapter 9 bankruptcy applies to municipalities.

The practice of a firm borrowing money to fund dividend payouts to itself is known as dividend recapitalization.

White knight is a term that refers to a firm that agrees to acquire another firm when the other firm is facing a hostile takeover by some company.

Secondary buyouts decreased substantially from 2011 to 2012.

What principle is built on the idea that there is no general plan for which way to go and what to do?

Mergers and acquisitions are created for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to

Companies are avoiding outsourcing more and more because it is more expensive than traditional methods and it does not allow a firm to concentrate on core competencies.

A best-value strategy offers products or services to a wide range of customers at the best price-value available on the market.

Which of these strategies is effective when the number of suppliers is small and the number of competitors is large?

Define and give an example, where available, of three integrative strategies.

A chief executive officer is located in the divisional level of a large firm.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Finance/Accounting, R&D, and MIS Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Global and International Issues

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Exam 5: Strategies in Action

Strategic objectives include those associated with growth in revenues, growth in earnings, higher dividends, larger profit margins, and improved cash flow.

Chapter 9 bankruptcy applies to municipalities.

The practice of a firm borrowing money to fund dividend payouts to itself is known as dividend recapitalization.

White knight is a term that refers to a firm that agrees to acquire another firm when the other firm is facing a hostile takeover by some company.

Secondary buyouts decreased substantially from 2011 to 2012.

What principle is built on the idea that there is no general plan for which way to go and what to do?

Mergers and acquisitions are created for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to

Companies are avoiding outsourcing more and more because it is more expensive than traditional methods and it does not allow a firm to concentrate on core competencies.

A best-value strategy offers products or services to a wide range of customers at the best price-value available on the market.

Which of these strategies is effective when the number of suppliers is small and the number of competitors is large?

Define and give an example, where available, of three integrative strategies.

A chief executive officer is located in the divisional level of a large firm.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Finance/Accounting, R&D, and MIS Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Global and International Issues

Filters