Strategic Cost Management Lecture Quiz
10 Questions
7 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the essence of strategy according to the text?

  • Global competition
  • Customer value propositions (correct)
  • Operational excellence
  • Product leadership
  • Which category of customer value proposition focuses on understanding and responding to individual needs better than competitors?

  • Global competition
  • Product leadership
  • Customer intimacy (correct)
  • Operational excellence
  • What is the focal point of a company's strategy according to the text?

  • Product leadership
  • Global competition
  • Operational excellence
  • Target customers (correct)
  • Which activity involves establishing a basic strategy, selecting a course of action, and specifying how the action will be implemented?

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

    What involves mobilizing people to carry out plans and run routine operations?

    <p>Directing and motivating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of a company's strategy?

    <p>Creating a reason for customers to choose it over competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of customer value proposition focuses on delivering products and services faster, more conveniently, and at a lower price than competitors?

    <p>Operational excellence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focal point of a company's strategy?

    <p>Target customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does planning involve according to the text?

    <p>Establishing a basic strategy and specifying how the action will be implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the reasons that are more formally called customer value propositions?

    <p>Customer intimacy, operational excellence, product leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Strategy

    • The essence of strategy is establishing a unique and valuable position in the market, involving different choices that set a company apart from others.

    Customer Value Proposition

    • A customer value proposition focuses on understanding and responding to individual needs better than competitors falls under the category of "Customer Intimacy".
    • A customer value proposition that focuses on delivering products and services faster, more conveniently, and at a lower price than competitors falls under the category of "Operational Excellence".

    Strategy Development

    • The focal point of a company's strategy involves establishing a unique and valuable position in the market.

    Strategic Planning

    • Planning involves establishing a basic strategy, selecting a course of action, and specifying how the action will be implemented.

    Strategy Implementation

    • Implementing a strategy involves mobilizing people to carry out plans and run routine operations.

    Customer Value Proposition Categories

    • Customer value propositions can be categorized into three types: Operational Excellence, Customer Intimacy, and Product Leadership.
    • Operational Excellence involves delivering products and services faster, more conveniently, and at a lower price than competitors.
    • Customer Intimacy involves understanding and responding to individual needs better than competitors.
    • Product Leadership involves providing the best products and services.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge on strategic cost management and the concept of strategy in global competition. Learn about 'game plans' and creating a competitive advantage by attracting target customers.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser