Question 1

Which type of structure enables a corporation to decentralize decision-making to the local subsidiaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic-area structure 
B)  product-group structure 
C)  network structure 
D)  matrix structure 
E)  functional structure 
A)  geographic-area structure 
B)  product-group structure 
C)  network structure 
D)  matrix structure 
E)  functional structure

Question 2

Successful late movers tend to be large firms with considerable resources and related experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which market location tactic is being used when a company attempts to cut the market out from under the established defender by offering a new type of product that makes the competitor's product unnecessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  flanking maneuver 
B)  bypass attack 
C)  encirclement 
D)  guerrilla warfare 
E)  frontal assault 
A)  flanking maneuver 
B)  bypass attack 
C)  encirclement 
D)  guerrilla warfare 
E)  frontal assault

Question 5

Once in place,procedures seldom have to be updated to reflect changes in technology or strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic business units 
B)  functional structure 
C)  divisional structure 
D)  network structure 
E)  matrix structure 
A)  strategic business units 
B)  functional structure 
C)  divisional structure 
D)  network structure 
E)  matrix structure

Question 7

Which of the following is not descriptive of the matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  People from functional units are often assigned on a temporary basis to product units. 
B)  Although employees often work on one or more product units, they maintain only one direct supervisor. 
C)  The matrix structure is very useful when the external environment is very uncertain. 
D)  The matrix structure can produce conflicts revolving around duties, authority, and resource allocation. 
E)  The matrix structure was developed to combine the stability of functional structure with the flexibility of the product form. 
A)  People from functional units are often assigned on a temporary basis to product units. 
B)  Although employees often work on one or more product units, they maintain only one direct supervisor. 
C)  The matrix structure is very useful when the external environment is very uncertain. 
D)  The matrix structure can produce conflicts revolving around duties, authority, and resource allocation. 
E)  The matrix structure was developed to combine the stability of functional structure with the flexibility of the product form.

Question 8

In Stage IV,the use of SBUs may result in a red tape crisis in which the corporation has grown too large and complex to be managed through formal programs,and rigid systems and procedures take precedence over problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When the people managing diversified product lines in a functionally structured corporation need more decision-making freedom than top management is willing to delegate to them,there is a crisis of

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  confidence. 
C)  clarity. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  leadership. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  confidence. 
C)  clarity. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  leadership.

Question 10

The innovative bottle design of Ecologic Brands was influenced by a pulp tray used to ship

Accepted Answer

A)  soda. 
B)  iPhones. 
C)  beer. 
D)  yogurt. 
E)  reusable totes. 
A)  soda. 
B)  iPhones. 
C)  beer. 
D)  yogurt. 
E)  reusable totes.

Question 11

Which form of synergy was demonstrated when P&G purchased Gillette to combine P&G's knowledge of the female consumer with Gillette's knowledge of the male consumer?

Accepted Answer

A)  shared tangible resources 
B)  shared know-how 
C)  coordinated strategies 
D)  economies of scale 
E)  new business creation 
A)  shared tangible resources 
B)  shared know-how 
C)  coordinated strategies 
D)  economies of scale 
E)  new business creation

Question 12

Those who implement strategy will probably be a much more diverse set of people than those who formulate it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the goals to be achieved in strategy implementation is synergy between and among functions and business units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Studies of the performance of reengineering programs show clear,consistent,and overwhelming evidence of success and improved productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When the drive of the entrepreneur is no longer enough to keep the Stage I company from floundering,this type of crisis is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a crisis of autonomy. 
B)  a crisis of confidence. 
C)  a crisis of clarity. 
D)  a crisis of differentiation. 
E)  a crisis of leadership. 
A)  a crisis of autonomy. 
B)  a crisis of confidence. 
C)  a crisis of clarity. 
D)  a crisis of differentiation. 
E)  a crisis of leadership.

Question 16

Which type of structure was used by American Cyanamid to introduce and manage a similar line of products throughout the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic-area structure 
B)  network structure 
C)  product-group structure 
D)  international structure 
E)  functional structure 
A)  geographic-area structure 
B)  network structure 
C)  product-group structure 
D)  international structure 
E)  functional structure

Question 17

Standard operating procedures typically detail the various activities that must be carried out to complete a corporation's programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How can a corporation's life cycle be extended?

Accepted Answer

A corporation's life cycle can be extend

Question 19

Stage III in the organizational life cycle is the

Accepted Answer

A)  birth stage. 
B)  growth stage. 
C)  maturity stage. 
D)  decline stage. 
E)  death stage. 
A)  birth stage. 
B)  growth stage. 
C)  maturity stage. 
D)  decline stage. 
E)  death stage.

Question 20

The greatest weakness of a Stage II corporation is that all its eggs are in one basket.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which type of structure enables a corporation to decentralize decision-making to the local subsidiaries?

Successful late movers tend to be large firms with considerable resources and related experience.

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Which market location tactic is being used when a company attempts to cut the market out from under the established defender by offering a new type of product that makes the competitor's product unnecessary?

Once in place,procedures seldom have to be updated to reflect changes in technology or strategy.

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

Which of the following is not descriptive of the matrix structure?

In Stage IV,the use of SBUs may result in a red tape crisis in which the corporation has grown too large and complex to be managed through formal programs,and rigid systems and procedures take precedence over problem solving.

When the people managing diversified product lines in a functionally structured corporation need more decision-making freedom than top management is willing to delegate to them,there is a crisis of

The innovative bottle design of Ecologic Brands was influenced by a pulp tray used to ship

Which form of synergy was demonstrated when P&G purchased Gillette to combine P&G's knowledge of the female consumer with Gillette's knowledge of the male consumer?

Those who implement strategy will probably be a much more diverse set of people than those who formulate it.

One of the goals to be achieved in strategy implementation is synergy between and among functions and business units.

Studies of the performance of reengineering programs show clear,consistent,and overwhelming evidence of success and improved productivity.

When the drive of the entrepreneur is no longer enough to keep the Stage I company from floundering,this type of crisis is called

Which type of structure was used by American Cyanamid to introduce and manage a similar line of products throughout the world?

Standard operating procedures typically detail the various activities that must be carried out to complete a corporation's programs.

How can a corporation's life cycle be extended?

Stage III in the organizational life cycle is the

The greatest weakness of a Stage II corporation is that all its eggs are in one basket.

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Exam 10: Strategy Implementation: Organizing and Structure

Which type of structure enables a corporation to decentralize decision-making to the local subsidiaries?

Successful late movers tend to be large firms with considerable resources and related experience.

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Which market location tactic is being used when a company attempts to cut the market out from under the established defender by offering a new type of product that makes the competitor's product unnecessary?

Once in place,procedures seldom have to be updated to reflect changes in technology or strategy.

Which structure is often called a virtual organization?

Which of the following is not descriptive of the matrix structure?

In Stage IV,the use of SBUs may result in a red tape crisis in which the corporation has grown too large and complex to be managed through formal programs,and rigid systems and procedures take precedence over problem solving.

When the people managing diversified product lines in a functionally structured corporation need more decision-making freedom than top management is willing to delegate to them,there is a crisis of

The innovative bottle design of Ecologic Brands was influenced by a pulp tray used to ship

Which form of synergy was demonstrated when P&G purchased Gillette to combine P&G's knowledge of the female consumer with Gillette's knowledge of the male consumer?

Those who implement strategy will probably be a much more diverse set of people than those who formulate it.

One of the goals to be achieved in strategy implementation is synergy between and among functions and business units.

Studies of the performance of reengineering programs show clear,consistent,and overwhelming evidence of success and improved productivity.

When the drive of the entrepreneur is no longer enough to keep the Stage I company from floundering,this type of crisis is called

Which type of structure was used by American Cyanamid to introduce and manage a similar line of products throughout the world?

Standard operating procedures typically detail the various activities that must be carried out to complete a corporation's programs.

How can a corporation's life cycle be extended?

Stage III in the organizational life cycle is the

The greatest weakness of a Stage II corporation is that all its eggs are in one basket.

Basic Concepts in Strategic Management

Corporate Governance

Social Responsibility and Ethics in Strategic Management

Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis

Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage

Strategy Formulation: Business Strategy

Strategy Formulation: Corporate Strategy

Strategy Formulation: Functional Strategy and Strategic Choice

Strategy Implementation: Global Strategy

Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing

Evaluation and Control

Suggestions for Case Analysis

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