Question 1

Today,managers have to make allocation decisions around the use of which scarce resources,

Accepted Answer

A)   financial
B)   human
C)   natural
D)   all resources D

Question 2

In formulating and implementing strategy in the social economy,managers must ensure that their actions guide the philosophical activity of the not-for-profit (NFP),as well as other strategy considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Monitoring the cash flowing into and out of the business is a key requirement of the strategy execution phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A vision statement is a forward-thinking statement which defines what a company wants to become and/or where it is going.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An assessment of the position in the marketplace is a key component of the operating plan development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is developed after the corporate level and business level strategies and objectives have been identified?

Accepted Answer

A)   operational goals
B)   operating plans
C)   business goals
D)   business level tactics
E)   corporate level tactics

Question 7

________ involves setting the organization's vision,goals,and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizing
B)   Planning
C)   Controlling
D)   Directing

Question 8

When a firm makes use of SWOT analysis,one of its objectives is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   identify the best employees to fill each position within the organization.
B)   set specific short-term performance standards for each department.
C)   evaluate the desirability of issuing stocks or bonds in the current financial climate.
D)   identify the things it does well as an organization and the things it needs to improve.

Question 9

The identification of the key revenue drivers and an assessment of the total potential revenue forecasts which the business can expect from a particular initiative is a key components of the operating plan development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most managers consider planning to be of little importance in today's rapidly changing business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______________ refers to identifying who,within the business,will be responsible for each aspect of the strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A)   Business System Configuration
B)   Resources
C)   Products and Services
D)   Responsibility and Accountability
E)   Markets

Question 12

Strategic level strategy objectives define how to accomplish the stated corporate objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The evaluation of assets is one of the six key areas that business managers answer in the development of a business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Industry is one of the key areas in which the I/E Analysis is assessing business risk and change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order for an organization to be successful over the long term,managers need to have a ___________ as to where and how to compete in the markets in which they intend to serve.

Accepted Answer

A)   strategic direction
B)   business strategy
C)   game plan
D)   business goal
E)   business mission

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the key areas in which the I/E Analysis is assessing business risk and change?

Accepted Answer

A)   macro-economic
B)   industry
C)   demographics
D)   competitor
E)   company

Question 17

A vision is a detailed set of specific steps that a firm must take to achieve its short-run objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Operational goals set is the final phase of the strategic planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A vision is the overall explanation of why an organization exists and where it is trying to head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The identification of the up-front and ongoing cost commitments which must be made in order to develop the market opportunity which the business has decided to focus on is a key components of the operating plan development process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Developing a Business Strategy

Today,managers have to make allocation decisions around the use of which scarce resources,

In formulating and implementing strategy in the social economy,managers must ensure that their actions guide the philosophical activity of the not-for-profit (NFP),as well as other strategy considerations.

Monitoring the cash flowing into and out of the business is a key requirement of the strategy execution phase.

A vision statement is a forward-thinking statement which defines what a company wants to become and/or where it is going.

An assessment of the position in the marketplace is a key component of the operating plan development process.

What is developed after the corporate level and business level strategies and objectives have been identified?

________ involves setting the organization's vision,goals,and objectives.

When a firm makes use of SWOT analysis,one of its objectives is to:

The identification of the key revenue drivers and an assessment of the total potential revenue forecasts which the business can expect from a particular initiative is a key components of the operating plan development process.

Most managers consider planning to be of little importance in today's rapidly changing business environment.

______________ refers to identifying who,within the business,will be responsible for each aspect of the strategic plan.

Strategic level strategy objectives define how to accomplish the stated corporate objectives.

The evaluation of assets is one of the six key areas that business managers answer in the development of a business strategy.

Industry is one of the key areas in which the I/E Analysis is assessing business risk and change.

In order for an organization to be successful over the long term,managers need to have a ___________ as to where and how to compete in the markets in which they intend to serve.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key areas in which the I/E Analysis is assessing business risk and change?

A vision is a detailed set of specific steps that a firm must take to achieve its short-run objectives.

Operational goals set is the final phase of the strategic planning process.

A vision is the overall explanation of why an organization exists and where it is trying to head.

The identification of the up-front and ongoing cost commitments which must be made in order to develop the market opportunity which the business has decided to focus on is a key components of the operating plan development process.