Four perpectives of strategy
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Which model focuses on formal and structured roles for accounting?

  • Strategic Model
  • Classical Model (correct)
  • Processual Model
  • Hybrid Model

Which model emphasizes cost control and revenue maximization?

  • Processual Model
  • Strategic Model
  • Hybrid Model
  • Classical Model (correct)

Which model provides a support system for understanding the environment, resources, and potential?

  • Hybrid Model
  • Processual Model
  • Classical Model (correct)
  • Strategic Model

Which model is characterized by strategists having bounded rationality?

<p>Processual Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model is described as loose and flexible?

<p>Processual Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key objective of management accounting mentioned in the text?

<p>Achieving long-term sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of management accounting systems that consider trust as an important factor?

<p>They evaluate performance based on trust rather than numerical performance measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of performance measures does traditional management accounting typically emphasize?

<p>Quantitative measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of numerical performance measures mentioned in the text?

<p>Financial ratios, profit margins, return on investment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for management accounting?

<p>Improving employee satisfaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the evolutionary model, what is a key characteristic of the industry's evolution?

<p>Competition leads to consolidation of weaker firms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a market structure where a small number of large firms dominate the industry?

<p>Oligopoly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the systemic model, what is a key feature of 'doing' strategy?

<p>Planning should consider social and cultural factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the resource-based view of strategy?

<p>Developing core competencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of accounting in the evolutionary model?

<p>Cutting out significant cost excesses in production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative approach to doing business in the text?

<p>Focusing solely on profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Chinese concept of 'Guanxi' refer to?

<p>Building and maintaining strong personal relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese concept of 'Keiretsu' represent?

<p>A group of interrelated companies with financial and business ties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Korean concept of 'Chaebol' refer to?

<p>Large business conglomerates with subsidiaries in various industries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a systemic model relate to rational planning?

<p>It helps in understanding complex relationships and dependencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model is characterized by strategists having bounded rationality?

<p>Processual Model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'planning office' in the Classical Model?

<p>To formulate the strategy together with the CEO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of management accounting mentioned in the text?

<p>Cost control and revenue maximization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model provides a support system for understanding the environment, resources, and potential?

<p>Classical Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of management accounting systems in the Classical Model?

<p>Formal and structured roles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model is described as loose and flexible?

<p>Processual Model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used for valuing strategic options in the Classical Model?

<p>Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the 'emergent' strategizing process?

<p>It relies on employees making the right call when needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the resource-based view of strategy?

<p>Developing core competencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the evolutionary process in industries?

<p>There is a distribution of outcomes for firms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'shake-out' in the context of industry evolution?

<p>A phase of intense competition leading to the exit of weaker firms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'oligopoly' in the context of industry competition?

<p>A market structure with a few dominant firms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the systemic model of strategy?

<p>It emphasizes social and cultural factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative approach to doing business mentioned in the text?

<p>Cutting cost excesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of forming alliances or partnerships in the business world?

<p>To prioritize gaining market share (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Chinese concept of 'Guanxi' based on?

<p>Trust and connections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese concept of 'Keiretsu' refer to?

<p>Interrelated companies with financial and business ties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Korean concept of 'Chaebol' denote?

<p>Large business conglomerates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between a systemic model and rational planning?

<p>A systemic model helps inform and improve rational planning processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a systemic model important for rational planning in complex environments?

<p>It helps understand the intricate web of relationships and dependencies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a systemic model encourage planners to do in the planning process?

<p>Anticipate and account for unintended consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of management accounting systems that consider trust as an important factor?

<p>They place less emphasis on numerical metrics and performance indicators. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of traditional management accounting?

<p>Using numerical metrics and performance indicators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a quantitative performance measure used in traditional management accounting?

<p>Trust (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of management accounting according to the text?

<p>Enabling long-run sustainability and long-term brand recognition/political/social influence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of management accounting systems that consider trust as an important factor?

<p>They place less emphasis on numerical metrics and performance indicators. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of management accounting system places a heavy emphasis on using numerical metrics and performance indicators?

<p>Traditional system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does trust play in certain approaches to management accounting?

<p>It is an important factor in evaluating performance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of management accounting systems that consider trust as an important factor?

<p>Evaluating performance based on trust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of management accounting mentioned in the text?

<p>Enabling long-run sustainability leading to long-term brand recognition or political/social influence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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