Question 1

Useful metrics should meet the following criterion,among others:

Accepted Answer

A)  Should be able to be expressed quantitatively 
B)  Can be measured with information derived from the financial statements 
C)  Are revised easily after one quarter if goals are missed 
D)  Can be translated to all levels of employees within the organization 
A)  Should be able to be expressed quantitatively 
B)  Can be measured with information derived from the financial statements 
C)  Are revised easily after one quarter if goals are missed 
D)  Can be translated to all levels of employees within the organization D

Question 2

The implementation process is unlikely to be successful if ________ are/is not fully aligned:

Accepted Answer

A)  Budgets 
B)  Marketing 
C)  Structure 
D)  Ideas 
A)  Budgets 
B)  Marketing 
C)  Structure 
D)  Ideas C

Question 3

Successful implementation requires that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals are vague 
B)  Responsibility is devolved 
C)  The number of strategies being pursued at any one time is limited 
D)  Performance is not measured. 
A)  Goals are vague 
B)  Responsibility is devolved 
C)  The number of strategies being pursued at any one time is limited 
D)  Performance is not measured. C

Question 4

An effective operations unit is one that promises the maximum efficiency or engineering perfection independent of the strategy of the business overall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Functional strategies are detailed action plans for implementing the growth and competitive strategies of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Implementation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enjoyable but difficult 
B)  The core task of change management 
C)  An isolated activity 
D)  Not necessary for strategies to be successful 
A)  Enjoyable but difficult 
B)  The core task of change management 
C)  An isolated activity 
D)  Not necessary for strategies to be successful

Question 7

A visionary 'battle cry' is usually enough to engender commitment to the implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Power and politics management aims at ________ and tries to have an impact on open opponents and potential promoters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Better communication 
B)  Behaviour acceptance 
C)  Increased budget controls 
D)  Stakeholder management 
A)  Better communication 
B)  Behaviour acceptance 
C)  Increased budget controls 
D)  Stakeholder management

Question 9

What are the four problem areas associated with the successful implementation of strategies?

Accepted Answer

.Strategy and structure need to be match

Question 10

Hidden opponents of implementation are characterized as displaying negative attitudes but positive behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the aspects of implementation that can be changed indirectly?

Accepted Answer

.Communication systems through the recog

Question 12

Which of the following activities is most closely related to marketing strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying product opportunities 
B)  Technology development 
C)  Basic research 
D)  Applications development 
A)  Identifying product opportunities 
B)  Technology development 
C)  Basic research 
D)  Applications development

Question 13

What are the indirect aspects changed during implementation of strategies?

Accepted Answer

.Networks of communication systems can t

Question 14

How can the problems of successful implementation be countered?

Accepted Answer

.Clear responsibility for the successful

Question 15

It is crucial that the metrics of the company be unique to its mission. That is why ROE (return on equity)is a good metric for any company to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ metrics are measures of success that are descriptive and relative rather than point-specific.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brand-driven 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Balance sheet 
D)  Stakeholder 
A)  Brand-driven 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Balance sheet 
D)  Stakeholder

Question 17

Implementation is more than the linking stage between 'planning' and 'realization'; it encompasses the entire change process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Centralization and decentralization are broad structural philosophies that relate to the degree to which:

Accepted Answer

A)  Power and responsibility for decision-making are devolved 
B)  Managers form peer groups 
C)  Marketing is controlled 
D)  Creativity and innovation are enhanced 
A)  Power and responsibility for decision-making are devolved 
B)  Managers form peer groups 
C)  Marketing is controlled 
D)  Creativity and innovation are enhanced

Question 19

While averages are often used,it is the ________ in a quantitative performance metric that is an extraordinarily powerful measure of performance improvement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduction 
B)  Variation 
C)  Calculated logarithm 
D)  Median 
A)  Reduction 
B)  Variation 
C)  Calculated logarithm 
D)  Median

Question 20

What are the problems associated with successful implementation?

Accepted Answer

.Implementation may necessitate a change

Useful metrics should meet the following criterion,among others:

The implementation process is unlikely to be successful if ________ are/is not fully aligned:

Successful implementation requires that:

An effective operations unit is one that promises the maximum efficiency or engineering perfection independent of the strategy of the business overall.

Functional strategies are detailed action plans for implementing the growth and competitive strategies of the company.

Implementation is:

A visionary 'battle cry' is usually enough to engender commitment to the implementation.

Power and politics management aims at ________ and tries to have an impact on open opponents and potential promoters.

What are the four problem areas associated with the successful implementation of strategies?

Hidden opponents of implementation are characterized as displaying negative attitudes but positive behaviour.

What are the aspects of implementation that can be changed indirectly?

Which of the following activities is most closely related to marketing strategies?

What are the indirect aspects changed during implementation of strategies?

How can the problems of successful implementation be countered?

It is crucial that the metrics of the company be unique to its mission. That is why ROE (return on equity)is a good metric for any company to use.

________ metrics are measures of success that are descriptive and relative rather than point-specific.

Implementation is more than the linking stage between 'planning' and 'realization'; it encompasses the entire change process.

Centralization and decentralization are broad structural philosophies that relate to the degree to which:

While averages are often used,it is the ________ in a quantitative performance metric that is an extraordinarily powerful measure of performance improvement.

What are the problems associated with successful implementation?

What is Strategy

Strategic Objectives

Governance,Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility in Strategy

Culture and Strategy

The Internal Environment

The External Environment

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

International Strategy

Competitive Rivalry & Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Leadership

Strategic Failure and Turnaround

Strategic Change

Organizational Structure and Controls

Strategic Entrepreneurship

Filters

Exam 14: Strategic Implementation

Useful metrics should meet the following criterion,among others:

The implementation process is unlikely to be successful if ________ are/is not fully aligned:

Successful implementation requires that:

An effective operations unit is one that promises the maximum efficiency or engineering perfection independent of the strategy of the business overall.

Functional strategies are detailed action plans for implementing the growth and competitive strategies of the company.

Implementation is:

A visionary 'battle cry' is usually enough to engender commitment to the implementation.

Power and politics management aims at ________ and tries to have an impact on open opponents and potential promoters.

What are the four problem areas associated with the successful implementation of strategies?

Hidden opponents of implementation are characterized as displaying negative attitudes but positive behaviour.

What are the aspects of implementation that can be changed indirectly?

Which of the following activities is most closely related to marketing strategies?

What are the indirect aspects changed during implementation of strategies?

How can the problems of successful implementation be countered?

It is crucial that the metrics of the company be unique to its mission. That is why ROE (return on equity)is a good metric for any company to use.

________ metrics are measures of success that are descriptive and relative rather than point-specific.

Implementation is more than the linking stage between 'planning' and 'realization'; it encompasses the entire change process.

Centralization and decentralization are broad structural philosophies that relate to the degree to which:

While averages are often used,it is the ________ in a quantitative performance metric that is an extraordinarily powerful measure of performance improvement.

What are the problems associated with successful implementation?

What is Strategy

Strategic Objectives

Governance,Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility in Strategy

Culture and Strategy

The Internal Environment

The External Environment

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

International Strategy

Competitive Rivalry & Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Leadership

Strategic Failure and Turnaround

Strategic Change

Organizational Structure and Controls

Strategic Entrepreneurship

Filters