Basic Model of Strategic Management Quiz

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What is the main focus of the rational planning model in strategic management?

Crafting the corporate mission

Evaluating the internal environment of the corporation

Analyzing and predicting changing situations accurately (correct)

Setting achievable objectives for the corporation

What is the purpose of environmental scanning in the strategic management process?

Setting financial targets for the corporation

Monitoring and evaluating competitors' strategies

Implementing policies to reduce environmental impact

Identifying external and internal elements relevant to strategic decisions (correct)

Which phase of strategic management involves investigating, analyzing, and making decisions to provide a competitive advantage?

Crafting the corporate mission

Environmental scanning

Strategy formulation (correct)

Setting achievable objectives

How does the rational planning model suggest corporations should respond to increasing environmental uncertainty?

Analyze and predict changing situations more diligently Signup and view all the answers

In strategic management, what is the role of identifying weaknesses according to the text?

Impacting the company's ability to grow Signup and view all the answers

What does strategy formulation involve in the context of strategic management?

Crafting the corporate mission Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a strategic audit?

To identify problem areas and provide solutions through critical questioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of strategic leadership in a company?

To manage the strategy-making process to enhance company performance Signup and view all the answers

How do managers achieve superior performance for their firms?

By selecting and implementing strategies that aim to achieve competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

What is the central task of managers in an organization?

To pursue strategies to attain superior performance, measured by profitability and profit growth Signup and view all the answers

What does the strategy-making process aim to achieve in a company?

To increase the value of the enterprise to its owners and shareholders Signup and view all the answers

Why is a strategic audit not considered all-inclusive?

Because it raises critical questions for detailed strategic analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of strategy implementation?

Putting strategies into action Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically involved in the implementation of a strategy?

Middle- and lower-level managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the final major element of strategic management?

Evaluation and control Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for managers to obtain clear, prompt, and unbiased information for evaluation and control?

To compare actual performance with desired performance Signup and view all the answers

What does a strategic audit involve as part of strategy evaluation?

Assessing whether strategies are designed appropriately and effectively Signup and view all the answers

How does evaluation and control contribute to the strategic management process?

By pinpointing weaknesses in implemented strategies and stimulating the process to begin again Signup and view all the answers

What may help a firm to maximize shareholder value over time?

Developing a strong business model and associated strategies Signup and view all the answers

What can influence a company's performance in addition to its business model and strategies?

Characteristics of the industry in which it competes Signup and view all the answers

What might characterize industries with stable technology?

Technological change Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of high profitability among incumbent companies in an industry?

Decreased prices and profits due to new entrants Signup and view all the answers

What effect might rapid demand growth have on an industry?

Increased competition Signup and view all the answers

Which factor might make new entry into an industry difficult?

High profitability among incumbent companies Signup and view all the answers

What does a firm need to do to achieve sustained competitive advantage?

Continually adapt to changes in external trends and effectively formulate strategies Signup and view all the answers

How does having a sustained competitive advantage impact a company's profits compared to its competitors?

Leads to faster profit growth than competitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of different strategies in creating competitive advantage?

Different strategies create activities that make a company unique Signup and view all the answers

What does a business model encompass according to the text?

How all strategies pursued by the company work together Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of a business model as mentioned in the text?

Acquiring customers but not keeping them Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding competitive advantage crucial for a firm?

It enables a firm to consistently outperform competitors Signup and view all the answers