Exam 3: Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Coca-Cola has developed data analytic technologies to produce orange juice that meets the taste demands of a global customer base. This is an example of using which value chain supportactivity?

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In terms of value-chain analysis, a telephone operating company would find that negotiating and maintaining ongoing relations with regulatory bodies are important activities for achieving

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Question 42

The customer perspective of the balanced scorecard answers which of the following questions?

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Question 43

Financial resources such as cash and cash equivalents are intangible resources.

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Question 44

The balanced scorecard enables managers to consider their business from all the following perspectives except

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Question 45

Raymond Ozzie, the software designer who was critical in the development of Lotus Notes, was able to dictate the terms under which IBM acquired Lotus. This illustrates that he had bargaining power based on the cost required by the firm to replace him.

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Question 46

Tangible resources are assets that are relatively easy to identify such as financial and physical assets.

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Question 47

Financial ratio analysis measures the performance of the firm based on all but which of the following?

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Question 48

Human resources and reputation resources are examples of intangible resources.

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Question 49

Apple Inc. reported revenues of 234 billion USD and net income of 53 billion USD in 2015. These figures represent a stunning annual growth in revenue and net income of 28 percent and 33 percent, respectively, for 2014. This information indicates the importance of using ________ to evaluate company financial performance.

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Question 50

Some firms find great value by not incorporating their customers into the value creation process.

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Question 51

The three key types of resources that are central to the resource-based view of the firm are

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Question 52

Facebook, Intuit, AB InBev, and others empower their recruiters to make offers on the spot when they interview college students, without knowing what specific position they will fill.Thesefirms search for candidates with attributes such as being a self-starter and a problem-solver, and make quick offers to preempt the market. This is an example of which value chain support activity?

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Question 53

A firm that takes on too much long-term debt to finance operations will see an immediate impact on its indicators of ________ financial leverage.

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Question 54

A travel agent adds value by creating an itinerary that includes transportation, accommodations, and activities that are customized to your budget and travel dates. In terms of the value-chain analysis, this is an example of a ________ organization.

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Question 55

A marketing department that promises delivery faster than the ability of the production department to produce is an example of a lack of understanding of the

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Question 56

The ability to hire, motivate, and retain human capital is an example of ________ capabilities in the resource-based view of the firm.

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Question 57

Harley-Davidson markets motorcycles, clothes, toys, and restaurants. It uses its strong , which is .

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Question 58

Value-chain analysis can only be applied to manufacturing operations.

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Question 59

Capabilities that exhibit causal ambiguity are difficult to imitate.

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Coca-Cola has developed data analytic technologies to produce orange juice that meets the taste demands of a global customer base. This is an example of using which value chain supportactivity?

In terms of value-chain analysis, a telephone operating company would find that negotiating and maintaining ongoing relations with regulatory bodies are important activities for achieving

The customer perspective of the balanced scorecard answers which of the following questions?

Financial resources such as cash and cash equivalents are intangible resources.

The balanced scorecard enables managers to consider their business from all the following perspectives except

Raymond Ozzie, the software designer who was critical in the development of Lotus Notes, was able to dictate the terms under which IBM acquired Lotus. This illustrates that he had bargaining power based on the cost required by the firm to replace him.

Tangible resources are assets that are relatively easy to identify such as financial and physical assets.

Financial ratio analysis measures the performance of the firm based on all but which of the following?

Human resources and reputation resources are examples of intangible resources.

Some firms find great value by not incorporating their customers into the value creation process.

The three key types of resources that are central to the resource-based view of the firm are

A firm that takes on too much long-term debt to finance operations will see an immediate impact on its indicators of ________ financial leverage.

A travel agent adds value by creating an itinerary that includes transportation, accommodations, and activities that are customized to your budget and travel dates. In terms of the value-chain analysis, this is an example of a ________ organization.

A marketing department that promises delivery faster than the ability of the production department to produce is an example of a lack of understanding of the

The ability to hire, motivate, and retain human capital is an example of ________ capabilities in the resource-based view of the firm.

Harley-Davidson markets motorcycles, clothes, toys, and restaurants. It uses its strong , which is .

Value-chain analysis can only be applied to manufacturing operations.

Capabilities that exhibit causal ambiguity are difficult to imitate.

Strategic Management Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm Creating Competitive Advantages

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets Moving beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-Level Strategy Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-Level Strategy Creating Value through Diversification

International Strategy Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Strategic Leadership Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Exam 3: Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Coca-Cola has developed data analytic technologies to produce orange juice that meets the taste demands of a global customer base. This is an example of using which value chain supportactivity?

In terms of value-chain analysis, a telephone operating company would find that negotiating and maintaining ongoing relations with regulatory bodies are important activities for achieving

The customer perspective of the balanced scorecard answers which of the following questions?

Financial resources such as cash and cash equivalents are intangible resources.

The balanced scorecard enables managers to consider their business from all the following perspectives except

Raymond Ozzie, the software designer who was critical in the development of Lotus Notes, was able to dictate the terms under which IBM acquired Lotus. This illustrates that he had ________bargaining power based on the ________ cost required by the firm to replace him.

Tangible resources are assets that are relatively easy to identify such as financial and physical assets.

Financial ratio analysis measures the performance of the firm based on all but which of the following?

Human resources and reputation resources are examples of intangible resources.

Some firms find great value by not incorporating their customers into the value creation process.

The three key types of resources that are central to the resource-based view of the firm are

A firm that takes on too much long-term debt to finance operations will see an immediate impact on its indicators of ________ financial leverage.

A travel agent adds value by creating an itinerary that includes transportation, accommodations, and activities that are customized to your budget and travel dates. In terms of the value-chain analysis, this is an example of a ________ organization.

A marketing department that promises delivery faster than the ability of the production department to produce is an example of a lack of understanding of the

The ability to hire, motivate, and retain human capital is an example of ________ capabilities in the resource-based view of the firm.

Harley-Davidson markets motorcycles, clothes, toys, and restaurants. It uses its strong ________, which is ________.

Value-chain analysis can only be applied to manufacturing operations.

Capabilities that exhibit causal ambiguity are difficult to imitate.

Strategic Management Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm Creating Competitive Advantages

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets Moving beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-Level Strategy Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-Level Strategy Creating Value through Diversification

International Strategy Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Strategic Leadership Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Raymond Ozzie, the software designer who was critical in the development of Lotus Notes, was able to dictate the terms under which IBM acquired Lotus. This illustrates that he had bargaining power based on the cost required by the firm to replace him.

Harley-Davidson markets motorcycles, clothes, toys, and restaurants. It uses its strong , which is .