Strategic Management Concepts

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What is the primary purpose of SWOT analysis?

  • To identify and evaluate internal and external factors affecting a company (correct)
  • To develop marketing strategies for new products
  • To measure employee satisfaction and retention
  • To analyze financial performance and profitability

Which component is NOT part of the strategic planning process?

  • Developing action plans to achieve goals
  • Defining long-term goals and objectives
  • Setting a vision
  • Conducting employee performance reviews (correct)

What best describes the function of organizational change?

  • Improving performance or sustainability in response to internal or external forces (correct)
  • Enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement
  • Increasing market share through aggressive sales tactics
  • Establishing cost-effective operational practices

Market positioning primarily focuses on which of the following?

<p>Differentiating products to attract specific customer segments (D)</p>
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Competitive advantage can be achieved through which of the following strategies?

<p>Cost leadership, differentiation, or focus strategies (C)</p>
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In the context of strategic management, what does the term 'competitive intensity' refer to?

<p>The overall rivalry among existing competitors in an industry (B)</p>
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What is the main objective of conducting a competitor analysis?

<p>To understand competitors' strategies and identify market opportunities (C)</p>
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Which of the following best describes PESTLE analysis?

<p>A framework for assessing the impact of macro-environmental factors on strategies (D)</p>
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What does brand equity primarily refer to?

<p>The added value a brand gives a product (C)</p>
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Which term describes the relative position of a brand in customer perceptions compared to its competitors?

<p>Market Positioning (D)</p>
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What is essential for making strategic decisions throughout the stages of a product's market presence?

<p>Product Lifecycle (A)</p>
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Why is understanding consumer behavior crucial in brand management?

<p>It drives tailored marketing efforts (A)</p>
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Which of the following elements is not considered a source of brand equity?

<p>Customer demographics (A)</p>
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Flashcards

SWOT Analysis

A framework to analyze internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats.

Strategic Planning

Developing long-term goals and action plans to achieve them.

Organizational Change

Adapting an organization to improve performance or stay in business.

Market Positioning

How a company distinguishes its products/services to customers.

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Competitive Advantage

A superior position a company has against rivals.

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Porter's Five Forces

Analysis of industry competitiveness.

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GE/McKinsey Matrix

Analyzing business by industry attractiveness and competitive strength.

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PESTLE Analysis

Analyzing macro-environmental factors for strategic impact.

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Brand Equity

The added value a brand gives a product beyond its functional benefits.

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Brand Strategy

A long-term plan outlining how a brand will achieve its marketing objectives.

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Consumer Behavior

The actions consumers take to satisfy their needs regarding a brand.

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Product Lifecycle

The stages a product goes through from introduction to decline.

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Study Notes

Strategic Management Concepts

  • Strategic management involves the process of developing long-term goals and strategies to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Key components include SWOT analysis, strategic planning, organizational change, market positioning, and competitive advantage.

SWOT Analysis

  • SWOT analysis is a framework for identifying and analyzing internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats.
  • Used to understand a company's current position and potential future directions.

Strategic Planning

  • Strategic planning is the process of defining long-term goals and objectives and developing action plans to achieve them.
  • Involves setting a vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Organizational Change

  • Organizational change is the process of adapting to internal or external forces for improved performance or sustainability in an organization.

Market Positioning

  • Market positioning is how companies differentiate their products or services in the eyes of customers.
  • Key components include targeting the right customer segment and highlighting product benefits.

Competitive Advantage

  • Competitive advantage is a superior position held by a company relative to its competitors.
  • Can be achieved through cost leadership, differentiation, or focus strategies.

Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • Porter's five forces analyze an industry's competitive intensity.
  • Factors include threat of new entrants, supplier power, buyer power, threat of substitute products, and rivalry among existing competitors.

General Electric (GE) Analysis Model

  • GE Model, also known as the McKinsey Matrix, analyzes businesses by industry attractiveness and competitive strength.
  • PESTLE analysis examines macro-environmental factors that can influence a company's strategic decisions.
  • Factors analyzed include political stability, economic conditions, social trends, technology advancements, legal regulations, and environmental concerns.

Competitor Analysis

  • Competitor analysis involves identifying, analyzing, and understanding competitors' strategies and capabilities.
  • Helps to identify potential threats and opportunities in the market.

Ansoff Matrix

  • Ansoff Matrix provides a framework for strategic growth.
  • Identifies four possible growth strategies: market penetration, market development, product development, and diversification.

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