Financial Analysis: Sources of Information

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What is the primary purpose of financial analysis in an organization?

  • To analyze the factors that influence the operations and growth of an organization (correct)
  • To provide external information to the public
  • To create personnel files and trade secrets
  • To identify internal sources of information

What is an example of internal information?

  • Newspaper articles
  • Online databases
  • Minutes of board meetings (correct)
  • Television programs

What is the main advantage of online information over print information?

  • It is less expensive
  • It is more reliable
  • It is more easily accessible
  • It can overcome the fragmentation of published information (correct)

What is a limitation of television and radio media as a source of business information?

<p>It is not tailored to narrow niche audiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is CD-ROM information?

<p>A popular alternative to online services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of online vendors over CD-ROM information?

<p>They offer global search capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the ecological environment refer to?

<p>The physical world, such as climate, water bodies, land masses, and animals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of profitability analysis?

<p>To maximize a company's profit and identify growth opportunities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does margin ratio represent?

<p>The company's ability to convert sales into profits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can profitability analysis help with?

<p>Identifying the most profitable products and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the examples of margin ratio?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand a company's ability to convert sales into profits?

<p>To analyze the company's financial status during a specific period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between PESTLE analysis and SWOT analysis?

<p>PESTLE analysis identifies key environmental elements, whereas SWOT analysis focuses on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for every strategist during strategy implementation?

<p>Measuring the success of strategy implementation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor to consider when conducting a business environment scan of political influences?

<p>Overall government stability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following economic factors affects consumers' buying power?

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

What is the purpose of strategic control in an organization?

<p>To measure organizational progress towards achieving objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of social factors in PESTLE analysis?

<p>Socio-cultural norms and values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to integrate strategic planning and control?

<p>To ensure the alignment of control activities with organizational objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of technological factors in PESTLE analysis?

<p>Availability of artificial intelligence and automation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of measuring organizational progress during strategy implementation?

<p>Remedial actions are taken at the appropriate time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge for businesses operating globally in terms of legal factors?

<p>Complying with the laws of the native country and the countries where they operate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of control in strategic management?

<p>To provide inputs for adjusting the strategic plan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do organizations progress over time through strategic management?

<p>By taking strategic actions, implementing them, and finding their results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is asset management primarily concerned with?

<p>Managing assets in a cost-effective manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of strategic control?

<p>Tracking and adjusting strategic plans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between strategic control and operational control?

<p>Strategic control handles uncertainty and ambiguity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of strategic control in an organization?

<p>To ensure the organization is achieving its objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of assets are roads, tunnels, and bridges examples of?

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

How many major types of strategic control are mentioned in the text?

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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