Question 1

Focus differentiation is a strategy in which a product is unique and is used by a wide range of consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Establishing alliances with other organisations promotes product awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Inbound and outbound logistics are the primary value generators in a service-oriented company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A manufacturing system uses sales forecasts to plan production.It uses the production plan to determine raw material needs and then uses the material needs to schedule purchases.This ultimately leads to reduced inventory costs.Which of the following is being used to reduce the inventory cost?

Accepted Answer

A) linkages 
B) margins 
C) support activities 
D) competitive strategy 
A) linkages 
B) margins 
C) support activities 
D) competitive strategy

Question 5

An information system can be part of a product,but it cannot provide support for a product or service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Porter,to be effective,an organisation's goals and activities must be consistent with the organisation's strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements describes suppliers in a position of strong bargaining power?

Accepted Answer

A) wholesalers declaring end-of-season sales 
B) companies negotiating supplier contracts after taxes on raw materials have been reduced 
C) coffee planters during a season of frost that decreases production 
D) providers of logistic support when fuel prices have been reduced 
A) wholesalers declaring end-of-season sales 
B) companies negotiating supplier contracts after taxes on raw materials have been reduced 
C) coffee planters during a season of frost that decreases production 
D) providers of logistic support when fuel prices have been reduced

Question 8

Simpson's Lawn Services decides to offer two free mowing services for all customers who booked garden landscaping in the fall.Which of the following forces is Simpson's Lawn Services addressing?

Accepted Answer

A) the control exercised by Acme Corp. ,who supplies Simpson's with lawn mowers 
B) the bargaining power of the City Football Club who are Simpson's customers 
C) the power held by the landlord of the Simpson's office space 
D) the threat posed by Roger's Landscapes,a new competitor 
A) the control exercised by Acme Corp. ,who supplies Simpson's with lawn mowers 
B) the bargaining power of the City Football Club who are Simpson's customers 
C) the power held by the landlord of the Simpson's office space 
D) the threat posed by Roger's Landscapes,a new competitor

Question 9

Supporting activities are easier to calculate than primary activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following groups' bargaining power is considered as one of the five competitive forces in Porter's five forces model?

Accepted Answer

A) customers 
B) investors 
C) competitors 
D) employees 
A) customers 
B) investors 
C) competitors 
D) employees

Question 11

The support activities in the generic value chain facilitate the primary activities and contribute only indirectly to a product's value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Each value chain is supported by one or more business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

No matter what competitive strategy is being used,the value chain activities remain the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Information systems can be a part of products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Vendor knowledge and vendor relationships serve as a barrier to entry for new competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Availability of substitutes plays a role in determining the bargaining power of suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements describes a scenario in which the bargaining power of a supplier is strong?

Accepted Answer

A) There are many suppliers providing the same raw materials for comparable prices. 
B) The availability of raw materials is less. 
C) The supplier has excess inventory. 
D) Competitors' have decreased demand for raw materials. 
A) There are many suppliers providing the same raw materials for comparable prices. 
B) The availability of raw materials is less. 
C) The supplier has excess inventory. 
D) Competitors' have decreased demand for raw materials.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of a value chain?

Accepted Answer

A) Support activities facilitate the primary activities. 
B) It nullifies the importance of support activities. 
C) It consists of only primary activities. 
D) It is specific to manufacturing industries. 
A) Support activities facilitate the primary activities. 
B) It nullifies the importance of support activities. 
C) It consists of only primary activities. 
D) It is specific to manufacturing industries.

Question 19

Explain value chain linkages.

Accepted Answer

Porter's model of business activities in

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of business processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Value chain activities differ based on the business processes being used. 
B) If a value chain's margin is negative,the costs of the value chain should be increased. 
C) The processes implementing a value chain must create sufficient value to cover their costs. 
D) Value chains are designed to implement business processes. 
A) Value chain activities differ based on the business processes being used. 
B) If a value chain's margin is negative,the costs of the value chain should be increased. 
C) The processes implementing a value chain must create sufficient value to cover their costs. 
D) Value chains are designed to implement business processes.

Exam 3: Organisational Strategy, Information Systems and Competitive Advantage

Focus differentiation is a strategy in which a product is unique and is used by a wide range of consumers.

Establishing alliances with other organisations promotes product awareness.

Inbound and outbound logistics are the primary value generators in a service-oriented company.

A manufacturing system uses sales forecasts to plan production.It uses the production plan to determine raw material needs and then uses the material needs to schedule purchases.This ultimately leads to reduced inventory costs.Which of the following is being used to reduce the inventory cost?

An information system can be part of a product,but it cannot provide support for a product or service.

According to Porter,to be effective,an organisation's goals and activities must be consistent with the organisation's strategy.

Which of the following statements describes suppliers in a position of strong bargaining power?

Simpson's Lawn Services decides to offer two free mowing services for all customers who booked garden landscaping in the fall.Which of the following forces is Simpson's Lawn Services addressing?

Supporting activities are easier to calculate than primary activities.

Which of the following groups' bargaining power is considered as one of the five competitive forces in Porter's five forces model?

The support activities in the generic value chain facilitate the primary activities and contribute only indirectly to a product's value.

Each value chain is supported by one or more business processes.

No matter what competitive strategy is being used,the value chain activities remain the same.

Information systems can be a part of products.

Vendor knowledge and vendor relationships serve as a barrier to entry for new competitors.

Availability of substitutes plays a role in determining the bargaining power of suppliers.

Which of the following statements describes a scenario in which the bargaining power of a supplier is strong?

Which of the following is true of a value chain?

Explain value chain linkages.

Which of the following statements is true of business processes?

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