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What is the primary role of affiliated directors in a corporation?

  • They manage legal or insurance work related to the corporation. (correct)
  • They handle operational tasks within the corporation.
  • They serve on committees to influence strategic decisions.
  • They are actively involved in daily management.

    • Which statement best reflects the characteristics of large boards in publicly held corporations?

  • They commonly exceed 15 directors.
  • They typically consist of 2-3 members.
  • They are usually limited to 4-5 members.
  • They can include up to 10 directors. (correct)

    • What is a key feature of the most effective boards?

  • They avoid forming committees.
  • They delegate significant work to committees. (correct)
  • They meet only once a year for decision-making.
  • They perform all tasks collectively without subgroups.

    • How is the size of a corporate board typically determined?

    <p>By the corporation's charter and by-laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following director types is often partly responsible for past corporate decisions affecting current strategy?

    <p>Retired executive directors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of corporate strategy?

    <p>Overall direction of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does environmental scanning encompass?

    <p>Gathering and disseminating information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is part of the strategy formulation process?

    <p>Defining competitive advantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of strategy implementation?

    <p>Putting strategies and policies into action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of the strategic decision-making process is corporate governance reviewed?

    <p>Evaluation and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main outcome of the strategic decision-making process?

    <p>Setting guidelines and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'logical incrementalism' refer to?

    <p>A method of adaptive decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of performance monitoring compares actual results with desired performance?

    <p>Evaluation and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does strategic management primarily aim to determine?

    <p>Long-run performance of a corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase involves externally oriented strategic planning?

    <p>Phase 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests organizations adapt by imitating successful entities?

    <p>Institution theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the Triple Bottom Line concept?

    <p>Social and environmental responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the strategic choice perspective highlight about organizational adaptation?

    <p>Organizations can reshape their environment as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benefit results from a clearer sense of strategic vision for the firm?

    <p>Improved understanding of strategic importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of strategic control is focused on basic financial planning?

    <p>Phase 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organizational learning, how do organizations react to a changing environment?

    <p>By adapting defensively using offensive knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a strategic audit?

    <p>To provide a checklist for systematic analysis of corporate functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes strategic decisions?

    <p>Unusual decisions that have long-term consequences for the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers changes in strategic direction according to the provided content?

    <p>New CEO or performance gaps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does NOT describe strategic decisions?

    <p>Reversible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one role of corporate governance?

    <p>To oversee the board of directors' responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of issues should be included in nonfinancial and sustainability considerations?

    <p>Public relations and employee satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a corporation?

    <p>An artificial entity recognized by law for mutual benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a 'performance gap' in strategic analysis?

    <p>The failure to achieve desired performance levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of the board regarding external auditors?

    <p>They should establish standards for the appropriate selection of external auditor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criterion for a good director in a corporation?

    <p>Willingness to challenge management when necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by staggered boards?

    <p>Only a portion of board members stand for re-election when directors serve more than one-year terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical standard must the board adhere to?

    <p>They must apply highly ethical standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might agency problems arise in corporations?

    <p>Top management does not bear responsibility for their decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement must be met regarding corporate disclosures?

    <p>Disclosure of all members of the board of directors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expertise is important for a director in global operations?

    <p>Expertise on global issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should corporate disclosure policies include?

    <p>Procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a learning organization?

    <p>Skilled at creating and transferring knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does not belong to the definition of strategic flexibility?

    <p>Required only in stagnant markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four main activities in sustainability as mentioned?

    <p>Problem-solving systematically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In strategic management, which element involves assessing external and internal environments?

    <p>Environmental scanning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an organization's mission?

    <p>The purpose or reason for the organization’s existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect contributes to the effectiveness of testing new approaches within an organization?

    <p>Experimenting and learning from experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of budgets in organizational management?

    <p>To calculate the costs of the programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'culture' refer to in an organizational context?

    <p>Beliefs, expectations, and values shared by members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not part of the strategic management elements?

    <p>Market positioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of objectives in an organization?

    <p>They state what results to accomplish by when</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basic Concepts of Strategic Management

    • Strategic Management is a set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long-run performance of a corporation.
    • It includes internal and external environmental scanning, strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation/control.

    Phases of Strategic Control

    • Phase 1: Basic financial planning
    • Phase 2: Forecast-based planning
    • Phase 3: Externally oriented strategic planning
    • Phase 4: Strategic management

    Benefits of Strategic Management

    • Attainment of a suitable match between the organization's environment, strategy, structure, and processes.
    • Strategic planning becomes increasingly crucial in unstable environments.
    • Provides a clearer strategic vision for the firm.
    • Enhances understanding of changing environments.

    Globalization

    • Refers to the interconnected and internalized markets and corporations.

    Innovation

    • Describes new products, services, approaches, and organizational models that drive business success.
    • The implementation of potential innovations is vital for remarkable business growth.

    Sustainability

    • Utilizes business practices to manage the "triple bottom line."

    Theories of Organizational Adaptation

    • Population theory: Organizations struggle to adapt to changing conditions after establishment.
    • Institution theory: Organizations adapt by mimicking successful others.
    • Strategic choice perspective: Organizations adapt to changing conditions and often shape the environment.
    • Organizational learning theory: Organizations learn and adjust to changing environments.

    Creating a Learning Organization

    • Ability to shift between different dominant strategies.
    • Development and nurturing of critical resources.

    Learning Organization

    • Acquiring and transferring knowledge.
    • Modifying behavior based on new knowledge.
    • Skilled in four main activities: problem solving, systematically.

    Strategic Management Elements

    • Environmental scanning
    • Strategy formulation
    • Strategy implementation
    • Evaluation and Control

    Mission

    • Defines the reason for the organization's existence.

    Vision

    • Outlines what the organization aspires to become.

    Objectives

    • Measurable results to be achieved within a timeframe.

    Strategies/Strategy

    • A comprehensive plan to achieve the mission and objectives.
    • Outlines the how to maximize competitive advantage and minimize competitive disadvantage.

    Hierarchy of Strategy

    • Corporate Strategy: Overall direction of the company and management of business units
    • Business Strategy: Competitive and cooperative strategies
    • Functional Strategy: Maximizes resource productivity

    Sustainability and Strategic Audit (SUSTRA730)

    • Contains many terms like: Policies/Policy, Programs, budgets, procedures, performance, natural environment, societal environment, task environment, culture, resources, SWOT analysis, etc.
    • Discusses strategic decision-making processes, corporate governance, role of the board of directors including their responsibilities.

    Strategy Formulation

    • Long-range plans, investigations, analysis, and decision-making to establish a competitive advantage.
    • Defining competitive advantages, setting corporate missions, and establishing achievable objectives/policy guidelines.

    Strategy Implementation

    • Actualizing strategies through programs, budgets, and procedures.

    Evaluation and Control

    • Monitoring performance, comparing actual performance to desired performance.

    Feedback/Learning Process

    • Revising or correcting decisions based on performance.
    • Triggering events: new CEO, external intervention, ownership changes, or performance gaps

    Strategic Decisions

    • Deal with the long term future of the organization.
    • They are unusual, rare, and consequential.
    • They set precedents for future actions.

    Corporate Governance

    • Describes the intricate relationship among the board of directors, top management, and shareholders to direct the corporation's performance.
    • Principles of corporate governance: competent working board, clear responsibilities, effective board performance, ethical standards, and proper selection of external auditors.

    Role of the Board of Directors

    • Establishing the corporation's mission, strategy, and evaluating management.
    • Monitoring internal and external developments.

    Staggered Boards

    • Only a portion of board members stand for re-election at any given time.

    Criteria for a Good Director

    • willingness to challenge management
    • special expertise/available for meetings
    • understanding of global issues

    Organizational Learning

    • Essential for competitiveness.
    • Learning from past experiences.
    • Transferring knowledge throughout the organization.
    • Boards shaping company strategy.
    • Institutional investors and shareholder demands on directors (ownership in company stock).
    • More involvement of non-affiliated outside directors.
    • Increased representation of women and minorities.
    • Smaller boards.

    Avoiding Governance Improvements

    • Measures to enhance governance include actions to prevent issues, such as multiple stock classes and public-to-privately controlled companies.

    Top Management Responsibilities

    • Involvement in achieving corporate objectives.
    • Orientation toward the overall welfare of the organization.

    Executive Leadership

    • Directs activities toward corporate objectives.
    • Sets the tone of the entire organization.

    Strategic Vision

    • A description of the organization's potential in the future.

    Transformational Leaders

    • Create visions and mobilize organizations for change.

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    This quiz assesses your understanding of corporate governance and strategic management concepts. Questions cover topics like the roles of directors, board dynamics, strategy formulation, and performance monitoring. Test your knowledge on how effective corporate strategies are developed and implemented.

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