Exam 3: Assessing the Internal Environmentof the Firm

Inbound logistics include all activities associated with transforming inputs into the final product form such as machining,packaging,assembly,equipment,testing,printing,and facility operations.

In considering the business from the innovation and learning perspective using the balanced scorecard,the ability of the firm to do well is more dependent on its intangible and tangible assets.

The resource-based view of the firm focuses solely on the internal analysis of the operations of the firm.

Which of these categories of financial ratios is used to measure the ability of a firm to meet its short-term financial obligations?

Amazon Prime is an example of a difficult to imitate capability that gives it competitive advantage over its rivals.

A crash R&D program by one firm cannot replicate a successful technology developed by another firm,when research findings cumulate.This is an example of ____________.

Address some of the limitations and potential downsides of the balanced scorecard.

Campbell Soup uses an electronic network to facilitate its continuous-replenishment program with its most progressive retailers.This is known as an operations primary activity in the value chain.

What are the four perspectives that the "balanced scorecard" enables managers to evaluate their business?

An important implication of the balanced scorecard approach is that _______________.

In considering the business from the customer perspective using the balanced scorecard,company performance is essential.

What are some of the most important implications of using the "balanced scorecard" approach?

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of SWOT (Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,Threats)analysis?

Leverage ratios provide measures of the capacity of a firm to meet its long-term financial obligations.

Inbound logistics include:

Firms that are successful in creating competitive advantages that are sustainable for a period of time do not have to be concerned about profits being retained by employees or managers.

Apple combines and packages proven technology in new and innovative ways.This is an example of its use of ____________.

Typically embedded in unique routines and practices that have evolved and accumulated over time such as effective work teams is which of the following:

The balanced scorecard provides top managers with a __________ view of the business.

Frito-Lay uses crowdsourcing to make its Super Bowl ads.This is an example of a primary activity in the value chain.