CH9 & 11 - Strategy Implementation, Evaluation, and Controal (MCQs)

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What is the primary goal of strategy implementation?

  • Creating a corporate vision without execution.
  • Executing a strategic plan through programs, budgets, and procedures. (correct)
  • Developing high-level strategies but leaving execution to employees.
  • Avoiding operational involvement in business strategy.

Which of the following is NOT a key question in the strategy implementation process?

  • Who will carry out the strategic plan?
  • What must be done to align operations with the strategy?
  • How is everyone going to work together to implement the strategy?
  • What is the expected revenue increase after one quarter? (correct)

What is the main purpose of a program in strategy implementation?

  • To outline financial goals without execution.
  • To make a strategy action-oriented by defining specific initiatives. (correct)
  • To increase employee engagement without considering business goals.
  • To develop policies unrelated to corporate strategy.

Which of the following describes an example of a program supporting strategy implementation?

<p>Xerox’s Lean Six Sigma program to improve efficiency. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do budgets play in the strategy implementation process?

<p>Ensuring that strategic programs are financially viable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of synergy occurs when different units share knowledge and skills?

<p>Shared know-how (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines achieve synergy?

<p>By reducing route competition and unifying brand operations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of economies of scale achieved through synergy?

<p>Delta Airlines acquiring Northwest Airlines to increase market access. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers a strategy review?

<p>A gap between financial objectives and actual results. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which financial metric is used to measure profitability objectives?

<p>Return on Investment (ROI) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of steering control in strategic evaluation?

<p>Inventory Turnover Ratio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a balanced scorecard in strategy evaluation?

<p>It combines financial and operational measures to provide a comprehensive performance view. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four perspectives in the balanced scorecard?

<p>Industry Regulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Amazon use the balanced scorecard approach?

<p>By scaling operations based on financial, customer, internal, and innovation goals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Strategy Implementation Goal

Executing a strategic plan via programs, budgets, and procedures.

Non-key Question in Strategy

Not focused on immediate strategy execution metrics.

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