Basic Management Process Quiz
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What is the purpose of performing an external and internal 'audit' in the strategic management process?

  • To formulate new strategies for achieving goals
  • To evaluate the performance of the company's products
  • To study the firm's environment and internal strengths and weaknesses (correct)
  • To identify the company's current business direction
  • What does a SWOT analysis focus on?

  • Strategic goals and tasks
  • Environmental scan worksheet
  • Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (correct)
  • Mission statement and vision
  • What is the purpose of formulating a new direction in the strategic management process?

  • To set strategic goals for each department
  • To implement existing strategies
  • To evaluate the performance of the company
  • To identify what the company wants to become (correct)
  • What comes after translating the mission into strategic goals in the strategic management process?

    <p>Formulating new strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of corporate strategy in the strategic management process?

    <p>Identifying portfolio of businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does concentration strategy in strategic management involve?

    <p>Having one product line in one market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy involves expansion by producing its own raw materials or by directly selling?

    <p>'Vertal' Integration Strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of evaluating performance in the strategic management process?

    <p>'Assessment of progress' of strategic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a company do if its strategic goals are not met as planned?

    <p>'Re-strategize'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hierarchy of Goals in a company?

    <p>To view the goals from the top of the firm down to frontline employees as a chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of a Strategic Plan?

    <p>Matching internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves identifying and executing the strategic plan by matching a company’s capabilities with the demands of the environment?

    <p>Strategic Management Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Policies in a company provide?

    <p>Broad guidelines delineating how employees should act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Procedures in a company?

    <p>Spell out what to do in a specific situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fifth step in the Basic Management Process?

    <p>Choosing and implementing your plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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