Focused Generic Business-Level Strategies: Importance of Strategic Focus
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What does strategic focus entail?

  • Changing the mission and vision frequently
  • Focusing on multiple niches within the industry
  • Being unclear about the mission and vision of the organization
  • Having a well-articulated strategy for achieving the mission and vision (correct)

How are tangible resources different from intangible resources?

  • Tangible resources are difficult to quantify, while intangible resources are easily seen.
  • Tangible resources are not useful for the firm's benefit, while intangible resources are highly valuable.
  • Intangible resources are physical assets, while tangible resources are knowledge-based.
  • Tangible resources are easy to quantify, while intangible resources are difficult to see and quantify. (correct)

What does a value chain analysis show?

  • How products move from raw material stage to the final customer (correct)
  • The history of the organization
  • The vision and mission of the organization
  • The financial statements of the company

What are core competencies in an organization?

<p>Knowledge or learning within the organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes generic business-level strategies?

<p>Concentrating on serving a specific niche within the industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is strategic focus important for an organization?

<p>To align efforts towards achieving a clear mission and vision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the P-O-L-C framework?

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

Which function of the P-O-L-C framework involves developing an organizational structure?

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

What is a key aspect of leadership in the P-O-L-C framework?

<p>Inspiring others through informal influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the P-O-L-C framework ensures consistent behavior?

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

What is a critical requirement highlighted for global managers?

<p>Understanding how business is done in different cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a global manager need to know about communicating with coworkers and employees?

<p>How to effectively communicate across different cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of internal analysis?

<p>To identify resources, capabilities, and core competencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a SWOT analysis focus on?

<p>Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a PESTEL analysis?

<p>To evaluate Political, Economic, Social, Technical, Environmental, and Legal factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which generic business-level strategy involves offering a product that customers prefer over competitors' products?

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

In strategic management, what do broad generic business-level strategies focus on?

<p>Competing across the entire industry with low costs or unique offerings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding cost leadership and differentiation business-level strategies?

<p>To generate economic value through lower costs or preferred products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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