Question 1

SWOT analysis helps the organizations to scan only the internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered an objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase revenues by 10% each year 
B)  Increase the market share by 5% each year 
C)  Achieve sufficient profit to finance company growth 
D)  Raise the awareness about the offerings by 10% each year 
A)  Increase revenues by 10% each year 
B)  Increase the market share by 5% each year 
C)  Achieve sufficient profit to finance company growth 
D)  Raise the awareness about the offerings by 10% each year

Question 3

At the corporate level, strategies tend to have the narrowest scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________ refers to the match between the organizations internal capabilities and its external relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational strategy 
B)  Strategy 
C)  Grand Strategy 
D)  Dynamic strategic management process 
A)  Organizational strategy 
B)  Strategy 
C)  Grand Strategy 
D)  Dynamic strategic management process

Question 5

Three functions that permeate the work process are problem analysis, decision-making, and execution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

XTZ Inc.'s assumes that their project teams must know when a product has to be delivered to the leading customer, and product development time must be less than twelve months. Which Simple Rules does this statement support?

Accepted Answer

A)  How-to rules 
B)  Exit rules 
C)  Timing rules 
D)  Entry rules 
A)  How-to rules 
B)  Exit rules 
C)  Timing rules 
D)  Entry rules

Question 7

Employees who are working with the product (or service) every day are not in a position to render decisions about how to improve it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In your opinion, what are the key components derived from the systematic environmental scanning that would be reflected in the organization's strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

The key components derived from systemat

Question 9

__________ sees advantages resulting from exploiting resources or establishing stable market positions to generate profits and be market dominant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy as simple rules 
B)  Unconventional strategy 
C)  Traditional strategy 
D)  Innovative strategy 
A)  Strategy as simple rules 
B)  Unconventional strategy 
C)  Traditional strategy 
D)  Innovative strategy

Question 10

What are the different levels of organizational strategic planning? Discuss the role they play in the overall strategy of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizational strategic planning typica

Question 11

_________ finds the advantages coming from successfully capturing unanticipated and fleeting opportunities in order to grow and succeed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy as simple rules 
B)  Unconventional strategy 
C)  Traditional strategy 
D)  Innovative strategy 
A)  Strategy as simple rules 
B)  Unconventional strategy 
C)  Traditional strategy 
D)  Innovative strategy

Question 12

Intuition is neither the opposite of quantitative analysis, nor an attempt to eliminate quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Goals are defined as ________statements of planned accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Open-ended 
B)  Close-ended 
C)  Clear 
D)  Brief 
A)  Open-ended 
B)  Close-ended 
C)  Clear 
D)  Brief

Question 14

Culture is a group problem-solving tool that enables individuals to survive in a particular environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

___________ involves the formulation of a strategy, the implementation of the strategy, and the evaluation of the strategy's success.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic strategic management process 
B)  Total Quality Management 
C)  Intuition 
D)  Mission 
A)  Dynamic strategic management process 
B)  Total Quality Management 
C)  Intuition 
D)  Mission

Question 16

A strategic consensus is whereby managers at the same levels share understanding and common commitment to the strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The marginal stakeholder represents the opposite situation and suggests a defense strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If ________ provide specificity for________, the latter might be said to provide focus for the organization's ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals, Vision, Mission statement 
B)  Goals, Mission statement, Objectives 
C)  Objectives, Strategy, Mission statement 
D)  Objectives, Goals, Mission statement 
A)  Goals, Vision, Mission statement 
B)  Goals, Mission statement, Objectives 
C)  Objectives, Strategy, Mission statement 
D)  Objectives, Goals, Mission statement

Question 19

Define and explain the relationship between strategic implementation and strategic consensus.

Accepted Answer

Strategic implementation and strategic c

Question 20

Strategic management and planning provide a framework for seeking profitable ways for the organization to adapt to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

SWOT analysis helps the organizations to scan only the internal environment.

Which of the following is not considered an objective?

At the corporate level, strategies tend to have the narrowest scope.

_________ refers to the match between the organizations internal capabilities and its external relationship.

Three functions that permeate the work process are problem analysis, decision-making, and execution.

XTZ Inc.'s assumes that their project teams must know when a product has to be delivered to the leading customer, and product development time must be less than twelve months. Which Simple Rules does this statement support?

Employees who are working with the product (or service) every day are not in a position to render decisions about how to improve it.

In your opinion, what are the key components derived from the systematic environmental scanning that would be reflected in the organization's strategic plan?

__________ sees advantages resulting from exploiting resources or establishing stable market positions to generate profits and be market dominant.

What are the different levels of organizational strategic planning? Discuss the role they play in the overall strategy of the organization.

_________ finds the advantages coming from successfully capturing unanticipated and fleeting opportunities in order to grow and succeed.

Intuition is neither the opposite of quantitative analysis, nor an attempt to eliminate quantitative analysis.

Goals are defined as ________statements of planned accomplishment.

Culture is a group problem-solving tool that enables individuals to survive in a particular environment.

___________ involves the formulation of a strategy, the implementation of the strategy, and the evaluation of the strategy's success.

A strategic consensus is whereby managers at the same levels share understanding and common commitment to the strategy.

The marginal stakeholder represents the opposite situation and suggests a defense strategy.

If provide specificity for, the latter might be said to provide focus for the organization's ___.

Define and explain the relationship between strategic implementation and strategic consensus.

Strategic management and planning provide a framework for seeking profitable ways for the organization to adapt to change.

Contemporary Issues in the Strategic Planning Process SPP

External Strategic Audit

Internal Strategic Audit

Strategic Options - Corporate Level

Strategic Choice Options - Business and Functional Levels

Implementing and Executing Strategies in the Business and Functional Levels

Evaluation and Control in Strategic Planning

A Strategic Planning Process SPP Model for the Not-For-Profit Sector

Strategic Marketing for the Public and the Not-For-Profit Sectors

A Framework of Global Strategic Planning

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Exam 1: An Introduction to the Strategic Planning Process SPP

SWOT analysis helps the organizations to scan only the internal environment.

Which of the following is not considered an objective?

At the corporate level, strategies tend to have the narrowest scope.

_________ refers to the match between the organizations internal capabilities and its external relationship.

Three functions that permeate the work process are problem analysis, decision-making, and execution.

XTZ Inc.'s assumes that their project teams must know when a product has to be delivered to the leading customer, and product development time must be less than twelve months. Which Simple Rules does this statement support?

Employees who are working with the product (or service) every day are not in a position to render decisions about how to improve it.

In your opinion, what are the key components derived from the systematic environmental scanning that would be reflected in the organization's strategic plan?

__________ sees advantages resulting from exploiting resources or establishing stable market positions to generate profits and be market dominant.

What are the different levels of organizational strategic planning? Discuss the role they play in the overall strategy of the organization.

_________ finds the advantages coming from successfully capturing unanticipated and fleeting opportunities in order to grow and succeed.

Intuition is neither the opposite of quantitative analysis, nor an attempt to eliminate quantitative analysis.

Goals are defined as ________statements of planned accomplishment.

Culture is a group problem-solving tool that enables individuals to survive in a particular environment.

___________ involves the formulation of a strategy, the implementation of the strategy, and the evaluation of the strategy's success.

A strategic consensus is whereby managers at the same levels share understanding and common commitment to the strategy.

The marginal stakeholder represents the opposite situation and suggests a defense strategy.

If ________ provide specificity for________, the latter might be said to provide focus for the organization's ___________.

Define and explain the relationship between strategic implementation and strategic consensus.

Strategic management and planning provide a framework for seeking profitable ways for the organization to adapt to change.

Contemporary Issues in the Strategic Planning Process SPP

External Strategic Audit

Internal Strategic Audit

Strategic Options - Corporate Level

Strategic Choice Options - Business and Functional Levels

Implementing and Executing Strategies in the Business and Functional Levels

Evaluation and Control in Strategic Planning

A Strategic Planning Process SPP Model for the Not-For-Profit Sector

Strategic Marketing for the Public and the Not-For-Profit Sectors

A Framework of Global Strategic Planning

Filters

If provide specificity for, the latter might be said to provide focus for the organization's ___.