Question 1

In order to implement reengineering, Hammer suggests that those who use the output of the process perform the reengineering process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which type of structure was used by Nestle to tailor products to regional differences and to achieve regional coordination?

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 3

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During Stage II of the organizational life cycle, the structure most likely to be implemented is

Accepted Answer

A)  entrepreneur-dominated. 
B)  functional management. 
C)  decentralization into profit or investment centers. 
D)  structural surgery. 
E)  dismemberment of structure. 
A)  entrepreneur-dominated. 
B)  functional management. 
C)  decentralization into profit or investment centers. 
D)  structural surgery. 
E)  dismemberment of structure.

Question 5

What is the activity that occurs in Stage I of international development?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company invests in production facilities in key countries. 
B)  The company exports, but trade is minor and handled by an export department. 
C)  The company establishes its own export division with sales offices in other countries. 
D)  The company operates in a global industry and establishes worldwide personnel, R&D, and financing strategies. 
E)  The company establishes local operating divisions in host countries to better serve individual country markets. 
A)  The company invests in production facilities in key countries. 
B)  The company exports, but trade is minor and handled by an export department. 
C)  The company establishes its own export division with sales offices in other countries. 
D)  The company operates in a global industry and establishes worldwide personnel, R&D, and financing strategies. 
E)  The company establishes local operating divisions in host countries to better serve individual country markets.

Question 6

Stage III (Divisional Structure)is the point when the entrepreneur is replaced by a team of managers who have functional specialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to a survey of Fortune 500 firms, the most frequently cited problem with implementing a strategic change is that implementation took more time than originally planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pioneered in the automobile industry, the matrix structure was developed to combine the flexibility of the functional structure with the stability of the product formulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The movement of workers through several jobs to increase variety is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  job combination. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enrichment. 
D)  job enlargement. 
E)  job motivation. 
A)  job combination. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enrichment. 
D)  job enlargement. 
E)  job motivation.

Question 11

According to Chandler and others, which factors MUST be closely aligned to avoid the consequences of poor organizational performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  management, workforce, and customers 
B)  operations, marketing, and finance 
C)  strategy, structure, and environment 
D)  rules, goals, and tasks 
E)  hierarchy, contacts, and integrators 
A)  management, workforce, and customers 
B)  operations, marketing, and finance 
C)  strategy, structure, and environment 
D)  rules, goals, and tasks 
E)  hierarchy, contacts, and integrators

Question 12

What is the matrix structure? What are the three conditions which usually exist when the matrix structure is found?

Accepted Answer

In matrix structures, functional and pro

Question 13

What are the four stages of corporate development?

Accepted Answer

There are four stages of corporate devel

Question 14

After programs have been developed, the budget process begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The matrix of change was designed to help managers decide how quickly change should proceed, in what order changes should take place, whether to start at a new site, and whether the proposed systems are stable and coherent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an offensive tactic?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal assault 
B)  flanking maneuver 
C)  guerilla warfare 
D)  raising structural barriers 
E)  encirclement 
A)  frontal assault 
B)  flanking maneuver 
C)  guerilla warfare 
D)  raising structural barriers 
E)  encirclement

Question 17

Alfred Chandler, known for his study of large American corporations, concluded that

Accepted Answer

A)  organic structure is best for firms in a changing environment. 
B)  mechanistic structure is best for firms in a changing environment. 
C)  structure follows strategy. 
D)  strategy follows structure. 
E)  strategic business units are the key to effective decentralization. 
A)  organic structure is best for firms in a changing environment. 
B)  mechanistic structure is best for firms in a changing environment. 
C)  structure follows strategy. 
D)  strategy follows structure. 
E)  strategic business units are the key to effective decentralization.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT identified as a key driver for strategic fit between alliance partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  The alliance must be important to both partners. 
B)  Joint activities must have added value for customers and the partners. 
C)  The alliance must be accepted by key stakeholders. 
D)  Partners contribute key strengths, but protect core competencies. 
E)  Partners must independently achieve their goals. 
A)  The alliance must be important to both partners. 
B)  Joint activities must have added value for customers and the partners. 
C)  The alliance must be accepted by key stakeholders. 
D)  Partners contribute key strengths, but protect core competencies. 
E)  Partners must independently achieve their goals.

Question 19

Poor implementation is often blamed for strategic failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The program which incorporates the statistical approach of Six Sigma with the lean manufacturing program originally developed by Toyota is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  reengineering. 
B)  Lean Six Sigma. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  just-in-time. 
E)  flexible manufacturing. 
A)  reengineering. 
B)  Lean Six Sigma. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  just-in-time. 
E)  flexible manufacturing.

In order to implement reengineering, Hammer suggests that those who use the output of the process perform the reengineering process.

Which type of structure was used by Nestle to tailor products to regional differences and to achieve regional coordination?

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

During Stage II of the organizational life cycle, the structure most likely to be implemented is

What is the activity that occurs in Stage I of international development?

Stage III (Divisional Structure)is the point when the entrepreneur is replaced by a team of managers who have functional specialization.

According to a survey of Fortune 500 firms, the most frequently cited problem with implementing a strategic change is that implementation took more time than originally planned.

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

Pioneered in the automobile industry, the matrix structure was developed to combine the flexibility of the functional structure with the stability of the product formulation.

The movement of workers through several jobs to increase variety is referred to as

According to Chandler and others, which factors MUST be closely aligned to avoid the consequences of poor organizational performance?

What is the matrix structure? What are the three conditions which usually exist when the matrix structure is found?

What are the four stages of corporate development?

After programs have been developed, the budget process begins.

The matrix of change was designed to help managers decide how quickly change should proceed, in what order changes should take place, whether to start at a new site, and whether the proposed systems are stable and coherent.

Which of the following is NOT an offensive tactic?

Alfred Chandler, known for his study of large American corporations, concluded that

Which of the following is NOT identified as a key driver for strategic fit between alliance partners?

Poor implementation is often blamed for strategic failure.

The program which incorporates the statistical approach of Six Sigma with the lean manufacturing program originally developed by Toyota is known as

Basic Concepts in Strategic Management

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Ethics and Social Responsibility in Strategic Management

Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis

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Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing

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Exam 9: Strategy Implementation: Organizing for Action

In order to implement reengineering, Hammer suggests that those who use the output of the process perform the reengineering process.

Which type of structure was used by Nestle to tailor products to regional differences and to achieve regional coordination?

The first stage of corporate development is the simple structure.

During Stage II of the organizational life cycle, the structure most likely to be implemented is

What is the activity that occurs in Stage I of international development?

Stage III (Divisional Structure)is the point when the entrepreneur is replaced by a team of managers who have functional specialization.

According to a survey of Fortune 500 firms, the most frequently cited problem with implementing a strategic change is that implementation took more time than originally planned.

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

Pioneered in the automobile industry, the matrix structure was developed to combine the flexibility of the functional structure with the stability of the product formulation.

The movement of workers through several jobs to increase variety is referred to as

According to Chandler and others, which factors MUST be closely aligned to avoid the consequences of poor organizational performance?

What is the matrix structure? What are the three conditions which usually exist when the matrix structure is found?

What are the four stages of corporate development?

After programs have been developed, the budget process begins.

The matrix of change was designed to help managers decide how quickly change should proceed, in what order changes should take place, whether to start at a new site, and whether the proposed systems are stable and coherent.

Which of the following is NOT an offensive tactic?

Alfred Chandler, known for his study of large American corporations, concluded that

Which of the following is NOT identified as a key driver for strategic fit between alliance partners?

Poor implementation is often blamed for strategic failure.

The program which incorporates the statistical approach of Six Sigma with the lean manufacturing program originally developed by Toyota is known as

Basic Concepts in Strategic Management

Corporate Governance

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Strategic Management

Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis

Internal Scanning and Organizational Analysis

Strategy Formulation: Situation Analysis and Business Strategy

Strategy Formulation: Corporate Strategy

Strategy Formulation: Functional Strategy and Strategic Choice

Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing

Evaluation and Control

Suggestions for Case Analysis

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