Business Conglomerates: Strategy Levels and Synergies
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Which level of strategy is responsible for creating synergy among companies within a conglomerate?

  • Functional unit level
  • Operational efficiency level
  • Business unit level
  • Corporate level (correct)

What is the primary focus of a business unit strategy?

  • Supporting business competition
  • Creating competitive market advantage (correct)
  • Delivering efficient business functions
  • Achieving operational efficiency and synergy with other departments

In which level of strategy does the Board of Directors play a key role in setting and implementing strategic plans?

  • Functional unit level
  • Corporate level (correct)
  • Operational efficiency level
  • Business unit level

What distinguishes a business unit strategy from a corporate level strategy?

<p>Determining where and how a company should compete (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of strategy focuses on the growth direction of multiple businesses within a corporation based on its vision and mission?

<p>Corporate level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of business unit strategies according to the text?

<p>Market expansion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a functional unit strategy primarily aim to achieve?

<p>Delivering efficient business functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategies?

<p>Quality Focus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a company employing a Differentiation Strategy?

<p>Offering unique product features (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a company pursuing a Focus Strategy operate?

<p>By offering products to a narrow industry segment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Cost Leadership Strategy emphasize about a company?

<p>Reducing production costs compared to competitors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Functional Strategies in an organization?

<p>Department-specific goals and objectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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