A) are based on three principles: (1) all work is a statistically controllable process; (2) no well-controlled process allows variability; and (3) defect-free work requires tight statistical controls. B) can be used for both improving existing business processes and for developing new processes or products. C) can be used for improving products or business processes but not for developing new products or new processes. D) consists of a disciplined, statistics-based system aimed at producing not more than 10 defects per million iterations for a manufacturing or assembly process. E) can be used for developing new products or new business processes but not for improving existing products or business processes. A) are based on three principles: (1) all work is a statistically controllable process; (2) no well-controlled process allows variability; and (3) defect-free work requires tight statistical controls. B) can be used for both improving existing business processes and for developing new processes or products. C) can be used for improving products or business processes but not for developing new products or new processes. D) consists of a disciplined, statistics-based system aimed at producing not more than 10 defects per million iterations for a manufacturing or assembly process. E) can be used for developing new products or new business processes but not for improving existing products or business processes.

Exam 11: Managing Internal Operations: Actions That Promote Good Strategy Execution

The more a manager understands what motivates subordinates and the more he or she relies on motivational incentives as a tool for achieving the targeted strategic and financial results the

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In trying to gain employees' wholehearted commitment to good strategy execution and operating excellence, managers are well advised to use all of the following incentives EXCEPT

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Question 42

New strategies often entail budget reallocations because

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Question 43

Six Sigma's DMADV process of define, measure, analyze, design, and verify is a particularly good vehicle for

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Although it is relatively easy for rivals to implement process management tools, it is much more difficult and time-consuming for them to

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Visible actions to reallocate operating funds and move people into different and new organizational units

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The guidelines for designing an incentive compensation system that will help drive successful strategy execution include

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Question 47

Six Sigma processes

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Question 48

What is the potential long-term payoff of total quality management (TQM)?

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Question 49

Company strategies and value creating processes can't be effectively executed without internal information systems that include

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An important consideration in designing a strategy-supportive motivation and reward system is to

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A no-pressure/no-adverse-consequences work environment does not necessarily lead to

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A useful guideline in designing strategy-facilitating policies and operating procedures is

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Question 53

Company managers can significantly advance the cause of superior strategy execution by doing all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 54

Which of the following makes use of Six Sigma programs to improve quality and strategy execution?

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Which of the following is NOT likely to be effective in trying to gain employees' wholehearted commitment to good strategy execution?

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Question 56

eBay, an online auction business, streamlines its retail business by listing PayPal, a digital payments company, as a separately traded company. eBay's move is likely to

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Information systems provide managers with a means for monitoring all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of prescribing policies and operating procedures to aid management's task of implementing strategy?

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Which of the following is NOT integral to superior strategy execution and operating excellence?

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The more a manager understands what motivates subordinates and the more he or she relies on motivational incentives as a tool for achieving the targeted strategic and financial results the

In trying to gain employees' wholehearted commitment to good strategy execution and operating excellence, managers are well advised to use all of the following incentives EXCEPT

New strategies often entail budget reallocations because

Six Sigma's DMADV process of define, measure, analyze, design, and verify is a particularly good vehicle for

Although it is relatively easy for rivals to implement process management tools, it is much more difficult and time-consuming for them to

Visible actions to reallocate operating funds and move people into different and new organizational units

The guidelines for designing an incentive compensation system that will help drive successful strategy execution include

Six Sigma processes

What is the potential long-term payoff of total quality management (TQM)?

Company strategies and value creating processes can't be effectively executed without internal information systems that include

An important consideration in designing a strategy-supportive motivation and reward system is to

A no-pressure/no-adverse-consequences work environment does not necessarily lead to

A useful guideline in designing strategy-facilitating policies and operating procedures is

Company managers can significantly advance the cause of superior strategy execution by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following makes use of Six Sigma programs to improve quality and strategy execution?

Which of the following is NOT likely to be effective in trying to gain employees' wholehearted commitment to good strategy execution?

eBay, an online auction business, streamlines its retail business by listing PayPal, a digital payments company, as a separately traded company. eBay's move is likely to

Information systems provide managers with a means for monitoring all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of prescribing policies and operating procedures to aid management's task of implementing strategy?

Which of the following is NOT integral to superior strategy execution and operating excellence?

What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important

Leading the Process of Crafting and Executing Strategy

Evaluating a Companys External Environment

Evaluating a Companys Resources and Competitive Position

The Five Generic Competitive Strategies: Which One to Employ

Supplementing the Chosen Competitive Strategy: Other Important Business Strategy Choices

Strategies for Competing in Foreign Markets

Diversification: Strategies for Managing a Group of Businesses

Ethical Business Strategies, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainabil ITY

Building an Organization Capable of Good Strategy Execution

Corporate Culture and Leadership: Keys to Good Strategy Execution

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