LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The control process requires the following types of information Correct Answer Reasons , Planned performance , Variances Your Answer Reasons , Planned performance , Variances Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The tool used for decision making in 'A range of futures' scenario is Correct Answer Technology forecasting Your Answer Latent demand research True/False Question All policies are 'statements' Correct Answer False Your Answer True Select The Blank Question Brush your teeth twice a day is an example of expanding the total market by________. Correct Answer more usage Your Answer more usage Multiple Choice Single Answer Question A network of facilities and distribution that performs the functions of procurement of materials trasforming into intermediate and finished products & distributing them to customers is Correct Answer Supply chains Your Answer Supply chains Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The reasons for acquisition are Correct Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Your Answer Increased market power , Increased diversification , Increased speed to market Multiple Choice Single Answer Question CAP related to internal appraisal of firm stands for Correct Answer competitive advantage profile Your Answer competitive advantage profile Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Export entry modes are Correct Answer direct/indirect export Your Answer direct/indirect export Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Associated external agencies means Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc. Select The Blank Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders Correct Answer Psychologists Your Answer Psychologists Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The preparation of ETOP involves Correct Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative. Your Answer dividing environment into sectors , sub factors , analyze impact of each sector & sub factor on organization , description of impact of each subfactor into a statement which is positive, neutral or negative. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question In SWOT , S stands for Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment. Your Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment. Select The Blank Question The ________ are distinct little business set up as units in a larger company Correct Answer Strategic business Units Your Answer Strategic business Units Select The Blank Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility Correct Answer Standardisation Your Answer Standardisation Multiple Choice Single Answer Question It indicates the degree of differentiation Correct Answer Structure Your Answer Culture True/False Question Numerator may bring short-term results, but there may be serious long-term sacrifices. Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question Change in company structure from divisional to matrix also mean changes in the systems in various degrees Correct Answer True Your Answer True Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Top level Executives Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources Taking decisions regarding efficient and effective allocation of resources Executive summary Synopsis of marketing plan Synopsis of marketing plan Line Managers Responsibility Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions Ensuring Implementation of marketing actions Middle- level Managers Ensuring proper tactical Ensuring proper tactical changes changes Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Factors to be considered in political- legal environmental scanning are Correct Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure , import-export Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation, infrastructure Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Corporate strategy ensures Correct Answer fit between the firm and its environment Your Answer Easy availability of resources Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Core purpose Correct Answer mission Your Answer vision Select The Blank Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods Correct Answer Systems Your Answer Systems Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management deals with Correct Answer Business process Your Answer Business process True/False Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen. Correct Answer False Your Answer True/False False Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a realistic situation. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior performance Correct Answer True Your Answer True Select The Blank Question ________ is a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, drives & their effects on self and others. Correct Answer Self-awareness Your Answer Self-awareness Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Strategic intent Correct Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Your Answer obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft Correct Answer vision Your Answer vision Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question market research is conducted by Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Your Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants Select The Blank Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________. Correct Answer IR, OB Your Answer IR, OB Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Techniques used in environmental appraisal are Correct Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Your Answer single-variable extrapolation/multivariable interaction analysis , structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Mass media includes Correct Answer radio, TV, internet etc. Your Answer radio, TV, internet etc. Select The Blank Question ________ is a modern plant consisting of modules centered around a stage in the production process Correct Answer Flotilla concept Your Answer Flotilla concept Select The Blank Question ________ relationships are effective in communicating complex information Correct Answer Personal Your Answer Personal Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question What is Statistical Quality Control(SQC) Correct Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is concerned with Correct Answer long- range planning Your Answer long- range planning Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Core ideology Correct Answer core values , core purpose Your Answer core values , core purpose Select The Blank Question Control should involve________ amount of information. Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Maximum True/False Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of Correct Answer Top Management Your Answer Top Management Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer 4 Ps are Product, Price, Place, Promotion Product, Price, Place, Promotion Sources of funds Factor leading to financial Factor leading to financial capability capability The retrieval and usage of Factor leading to Factor leading to information Information Management Information Management Capability Capability The Personnel System Factor leading to Personnel Capability Multiple Choice Single Answer Factor leading to Personnel Capability Question They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and control Correct Answer Chief executive Your Answer Chief executive True/False Question Acquisitions which are friendly are termed as "take-overs". Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question Three important managerial qualities required for the effective strategic management Correct Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability , Vision Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability Select The Blank Question GATT stands for ________. Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff Your Answer general agreement on trade & tariff Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question The culture of a company is conveyed through Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals