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During which period did the 'Planned Self-Reliance' oriented economy shape the corporate strategy responses of Indian Steel Majors?
During which period did the 'Planned Self-Reliance' oriented economy shape the corporate strategy responses of Indian Steel Majors?
- Transition decade of the 1990s
- Pre-1980s (correct)
- Post 1990s
- 1980s
What significant changes occurred in the Indian steel sector during the transition decade of the 1990s?
What significant changes occurred in the Indian steel sector during the transition decade of the 1990s?
- Introduction of public sector reservation for iron and steel industry
- Removal of pricing and distribution controls (correct)
- Increased licensing for capacity creation
- Decrease in foreign investment approval
What impact did the removal of licensing for capacity creation and investment have on the Indian steel sector?
What impact did the removal of licensing for capacity creation and investment have on the Indian steel sector?
- Decreased competition
- More government control
- Reduced foreign investment
- Increased capacity creation (correct)
Why was it critically important for the Indian steel sector to understand its movement into the global economy post-1990s?
Why was it critically important for the Indian steel sector to understand its movement into the global economy post-1990s?
What provision was made for foreign investment in the Indian steel sector post-1990s?
What provision was made for foreign investment in the Indian steel sector post-1990s?
Why was it imperative for imports to take note of various operational choices available to SAIL for decision making?
Why was it imperative for imports to take note of various operational choices available to SAIL for decision making?
How did the 'Post Liberalization Era' impact pricing and distribution controls in the Indian steel sector?
How did the 'Post Liberalization Era' impact pricing and distribution controls in the Indian steel sector?
What is the targeted production capacity of hot metal according to Vision 2030?
What is the targeted production capacity of hot metal according to Vision 2030?
Why did SAIL follow the approach of analyzing the business environment before formulating a future course of action?
Why did SAIL follow the approach of analyzing the business environment before formulating a future course of action?
Which strategic area in the SWOT analysis led to the formulation of phase-wise strategies for SAIL?
Which strategic area in the SWOT analysis led to the formulation of phase-wise strategies for SAIL?
What has left a distinct imprint on the business profile, mindsets, and behavioral characteristics of the Indian Steel sector according to the text?
What has left a distinct imprint on the business profile, mindsets, and behavioral characteristics of the Indian Steel sector according to the text?
What is one way Vision 2030 plans to de-risk the business?
What is one way Vision 2030 plans to de-risk the business?
In which sector does SAIL aim to retain market dominance over the medium term?
In which sector does SAIL aim to retain market dominance over the medium term?
What is one of the key areas of focus for SAIL's Vision 2030 to achieve complete integration?
What is one of the key areas of focus for SAIL's Vision 2030 to achieve complete integration?
How many new mines and beneficiation units are envisioned to be developed by SAIL?
How many new mines and beneficiation units are envisioned to be developed by SAIL?
What is the planned pellets capacity as part of SAIL's expansion vision?
What is the planned pellets capacity as part of SAIL's expansion vision?
Which business activities are expected to catapult SAIL into the top league of metals and mining companies globally?
Which business activities are expected to catapult SAIL into the top league of metals and mining companies globally?
What does Vision 2030 focus on with regard to the expanding domestic market for steel?
What does Vision 2030 focus on with regard to the expanding domestic market for steel?
What is one of the options mentioned to help SAIL for seamless management of logistics for incremental steel volumes?
What is one of the options mentioned to help SAIL for seamless management of logistics for incremental steel volumes?
In its pursuit of excellence, what areas would SAIL target for continual improvement?
In its pursuit of excellence, what areas would SAIL target for continual improvement?
What is a key focus of SAIL's HR strategy?
What is a key focus of SAIL's HR strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a major focus area for SAIL's Joint Ventures/Strategic Alliances?
Which of the following is NOT a major focus area for SAIL's Joint Ventures/Strategic Alliances?
With whom did SAIL form a Joint Venture for manufacturing specialized wagons?
With whom did SAIL form a Joint Venture for manufacturing specialized wagons?
What is the objective of International Coal Ventures Ltd, a Joint Venture involving SAIL?
What is the objective of International Coal Ventures Ltd, a Joint Venture involving SAIL?
What is the primary focus of Bhilai Jaypee Cement Ltd., a Joint Venture with SAIL?
What is the primary focus of Bhilai Jaypee Cement Ltd., a Joint Venture with SAIL?
'Having braved the lows and relished the highs' suggests that SAIL has experienced:
'Having braved the lows and relished the highs' suggests that SAIL has experienced:
'Synergizing employee engagement in line with the company’s growth plan' implies that SAIL aims to:
'Synergizing employee engagement in line with the company’s growth plan' implies that SAIL aims to:
What was the minimum target for the PAT/NW ratio set in CP – 2005?
What was the minimum target for the PAT/NW ratio set in CP – 2005?
What approach did CP – 2005 follow for planning?
What approach did CP – 2005 follow for planning?
What were the some of the goals set by SAIL during 1992-97?
What were the some of the goals set by SAIL during 1992-97?
When did SAIL start paying dividends?
When did SAIL start paying dividends?
During which period did SAIL focus on a turnaround and restructuring plan?
During which period did SAIL focus on a turnaround and restructuring plan?
What were the areas SAIL introduced to effect the turnaround?
What were the areas SAIL introduced to effect the turnaround?
What was the peak profit of SAIL during 1995-96?
What was the peak profit of SAIL during 1995-96?
What initiatives did SAIL take to overcome the adverse situation and attain a position of sustainable profits?
What initiatives did SAIL take to overcome the adverse situation and attain a position of sustainable profits?
When was SAIL listed in the London Stock Exchange?
When was SAIL listed in the London Stock Exchange?
What is the primary focus of corporate strategy according to Johnson and Scholes?
What is the primary focus of corporate strategy according to Johnson and Scholes?
What are the main strengths of SAIL as a leading steel producer in India?
What are the main strengths of SAIL as a leading steel producer in India?
What unique advantage does SAIL have being a company with multiple plant locations in India?
What unique advantage does SAIL have being a company with multiple plant locations in India?
What has the steel sector experienced in the past two decades?
What has the steel sector experienced in the past two decades?
Which of the following best describes the definition of strategy provided by Johnson and Scholes?
Which of the following best describes the definition of strategy provided by Johnson and Scholes?
What role does corporate strategy play in an organization like SAIL?
What role does corporate strategy play in an organization like SAIL?
What is one of the key challenges faced by SAIL in the competitive, fast-changing, and global steel business?
What is one of the key challenges faced by SAIL in the competitive, fast-changing, and global steel business?
What does the text suggest about the future of SAIL in terms of production capacity?
What does the text suggest about the future of SAIL in terms of production capacity?
What is the main focus of SAIL's corporate strategy according to the text?
What is the main focus of SAIL's corporate strategy according to the text?
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