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Which of the following is NOT classified as a primary activity in a value chain?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a primary activity in a value chain?
What is an example of a tangible resource?
What is an example of a tangible resource?
Which of the following criteria is used for sustaining a competitive advantage?
Which of the following criteria is used for sustaining a competitive advantage?
Which type of link in a value chain refers to coordination with customers or suppliers?
Which type of link in a value chain refers to coordination with customers or suppliers?
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In resource management, what is an approach for improving the provision of resources?
In resource management, what is an approach for improving the provision of resources?
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What is a key responsibility of the Office of Strategy Management?
What is a key responsibility of the Office of Strategy Management?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of capabilities?
Which of the following is a characteristic of capabilities?
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Which of these is NOT a factor for appropriating rents from a competitive advantage?
Which of these is NOT a factor for appropriating rents from a competitive advantage?
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What is the primary purpose of corporate strategy?
What is the primary purpose of corporate strategy?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the contents of business unit strategy?
Which aspect is NOT included in the contents of business unit strategy?
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In strategic management, what does strategic analysis primarily involve?
In strategic management, what does strategic analysis primarily involve?
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What is crucial in the strategic formulation phase?
What is crucial in the strategic formulation phase?
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Which level of strategy focuses on the operational functions such as marketing and supply chain?
Which level of strategy focuses on the operational functions such as marketing and supply chain?
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What does strategic control primarily evaluate?
What does strategic control primarily evaluate?
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Which description best characterizes the focus of functional strategy?
Which description best characterizes the focus of functional strategy?
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What factor does NOT influence the design of strategic options during strategic formulation?
What factor does NOT influence the design of strategic options during strategic formulation?
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What is the significance of mobility barriers in strategic groups?
What is the significance of mobility barriers in strategic groups?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a firm's internal analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a firm's internal analysis?
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In the context of the value chain, what primarily determines a firm's profit margin?
In the context of the value chain, what primarily determines a firm's profit margin?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to a firm's identity?
Which factor does NOT contribute to a firm's identity?
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What defines the term 'permeability of groups' in strategic management?
What defines the term 'permeability of groups' in strategic management?
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What is a primary limitation of functional analysis in assessing a firm?
What is a primary limitation of functional analysis in assessing a firm?
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What effect does a lack of mobility barriers have on industry competition?
What effect does a lack of mobility barriers have on industry competition?
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Which characteristic is essential for understanding a firm's scope?
Which characteristic is essential for understanding a firm's scope?
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Study Notes
Strategic Management
- Strategic management emerged in the 1960s
- Pioneers include Chandler, Boston Consulting Group, Andrews, Ansoff, and Michael Porter
- Strategic decisions aim to improve firm performance and competitiveness
- The firm-environment, strategy, and performance are key elements of strategic management
- The ABC Model (Academics, Business, Consultants) aims to bridge theory and practice in knowledge generation and transfer
- Academic contributions include economics (agency theory and transaction cost theory), industrial organization, organization theory, and behavioral sciences (psychology)
- Strategic management includes analysis, formulation, implementation, and evaluation
Strategic Analysis
- Strategic analysis involves researching a company and its operating environment to formulate strategy
- Common factors: identifying and evaluating data relevant to the company's strategy, along with defining the internal and external environments, and employing analytical methods such as Porter's five forces and SWOT analysis.
Strategic Formulation
- Strategic formulation is a critical phase in strategic management
- It involves meticulous analysis of the internal and external environments, setting clear objectives, defining a robust vision, and developing sustainable strategies
- Involves mission, vision, and strategic objectives to guide goals and success.
Strategic Implementation
- Strategy implementation is the act of executing a plan to reach a desired goal or set of goals
- It involves taking action based on strategies and plans
- Key to efficient implementation is a consistent process of feedback, status reports, and action.
Strategic Decisions
- Strategic decisions are highly uncertain and complex, influenced by factors such as global tensions, social preferences, and regulatory concerns.
- Holistic approach is required for detailed analysis of impact on the firm's decision making.
Strategy Levels
- Corporate strategy: top-level, long-term objectives
- Business unit strategy: segment-focused, competitive advantage
- Functional strategy: departmental approach
Strategic Failure
- Poor analysis or diagnosis of the problem
- Mistaking objectives for strategies
- Poor definition of strategic objectives
- Organizational inertia
- Icarus paradox ("dying from success")
- Confusing a strategic process with a formal process
Other Major Concepts
- Good strategies: fit, consistency, sustainability over time, differentiation from competitors
- Bad strategies: poor analysis, mistaken objectives, inertia, "dying from success", inadequate process design.
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This quiz explores the foundational concepts of strategic management, including its historical emergence and key contributors. It covers essential elements such as strategic analysis, implementation, and the ABC Model, aiming to deepen understanding of firm performance and competitiveness.
