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Capital Market - Set 1

True/False
Question
SEBI has taken an action to ban on Badla.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
As per the reports and the letter of intent filed with SEBI, what amount is expected to be paid from the primary market during this
year?
Correct Answer
15000 crores
Your Answer
15000 crores

True/False
Question
SEBI cannot investigate the affairs of mutual funds and their trustees and asset management companies.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank
Question
A mutual fund scheme shall not invest more than ________ of its NAV in unrated debt by a single issuer.
Correct Answer
0.1
Your Answer
0.1

Select The Blank
Question
Securities offered in a pledge can change if a ________ agrees.
Correct Answer
Pledgee
Your Answer
Pledgee

True/False
Question
A bidder can request for a transaction registration slip as the proof of his having entered the bid.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
SENSEX is calculated using ________ method.
Correct Answer
Market capitalization
Your Answer
Market capitalization

Select The Blank
Question
AA rated companies can raise ________ of its net worth.
Correct Answer
2.5 times
Your Answer
2.5 times
Select The Blank
Question
In the book building process pricing is determined on the basis of ________.
Correct Answer
Investor feedback
Your Answer
Investor feedback

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What is Sweat equity ?
Correct Answer
Equity shares issued by the company to the employees , Issued to directors at a discount , For consideration other than cash for
providing now
Your Answer
Equity shares issued by the company to the employees , Issued to directors at a discount , For consideration other than cash for
providing now

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An AMC fees :-
Correct Answer
To be borne by the individual schemes
Your Answer
To be borne by banks

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the objectives of NHB?
Correct Answer
To promote, establish, aid in promotion and support of housing finance institutions , To make loans advances or render any other
form of financial assistance to focusing finance institutions , To guarantee financial obligations
Your Answer
To promote, establish, aid in promotion and support of housing finance institutions , To make loans advances or render any other
form of financial assistance to focusing finance institutions , To guarantee financial obligations

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are participatory notes?
Correct Answer
Instruments used by foreign funds , Instruments used but investors not register with SEBI , Investors interested in taking
exposure in Indian securities
Your Answer
Instruments used by foreign funds , Instruments used but investors not register with SEBI , Investors interested in taking
exposure in Indian securities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When can an offer be withdrawn?
Correct Answer
Statutory approvals refused , Sole acquirer being person died , Circumstances as in opinion of board
Your Answer
Statutory approvals refused , Sole acquirer being person died , Circumstances as in opinion of board

True/False
Question
MIBOR is a security. Derivatives based on this interest rate have legal recognition under SCRA.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank
Question
For issues upto Rs. 50 crores the number of lead managers will not exceed ________.
Correct Answer
2
Your Answer
2

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Share buy back is a way of
Returning surplus cash to the shareholders
Have to consider buy back
Dutch Auction
Price of the Buy back is done by the shareholders
Price of the Buy back is done by the shareholders
Open market purchases
No minimum price stipulation
No minimum price stipulation
Companies holding more than 90% equity
Can be delisted
Can be delisted

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Under section 11 B of SEBI act how many issuers were debarred?
Correct Answer
1
Your Answer
1

Select The Blank
Question
The continuing growth in ________ was one of the factors that contributed to the growth of credit rating.
Correct Answer
Information technology
Your Answer
Information technology
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What was the turning point in the working of Indian capital markets?
Correct Answer
Establishment of NSE
Your Answer
Establishment of NSE

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you understand by capital markets ?
Correct Answer
Market for long term funds and investments in long term instruments
Your Answer
Market for long term funds and investments in long term instruments

Select The Blank
Question
In February 2004, UTI sought permission of SEBI to prematurely close ________ schemes.
Correct Answer
7
Your Answer
7

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the limitations of refinance facility?
Correct Answer
Cannot exceed 5 times NOF , Not to exceed 50% of total Loan funds of HFC's , Not to exceed 15 % of NOF of NHB
Your Answer
Cannot exceed 5 times NOF , Not to exceed 50% of total Loan funds of HFC's , Not to exceed 15 % of NOF of NHB
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the amount invested by the FII's in the Indian Capital market?
Correct Answer
US$14 bn
Your Answer
US$14 bn

True/False
Question
The buy back of shares by Indian corporates has been very successful in India.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank
Question
The NSE Nifty index comprises of ________companies.
Correct Answer
50
Your Answer
50

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Who is required to make a public announcement ?
Correct Answer
Acquirer
Your Answer
Acquirer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the norms for Approval of Housing finance companies by NHB?
Correct Answer
Minimum paid up capital 1 crore , At least 2 directors , Any appointment of auditors
Your Answer
Minimum paid up capital 1 crore , At least 2 directors , Any appointment of auditors

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major factors influencing portfolio decisions?
Correct Answer
Investor characteristics , Liquidity needs and tax considerations , Investment and interest rate risk
Your Answer
Investor characteristics , Liquidity needs and tax considerations , Investment and interest rate risk

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What was the reason for not introducing rolling settlements earlier in India?
Correct Answer
Lack of depositories
Your Answer
Lack of depositories

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the main objective of the promoting Discount and finance house of India (DFHI) ?
Correct Answer
Increasing transactions of money market assets
Your Answer
Increasing transactions of money market assets

True/False
Question
A portfolio manager need not necessarily sell or purchase securities separately for each client.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
During the budget 2003 - 04, Finance Minister made some announcements which he hopes will make investors think in terms of
returning to stock market :-
Correct Answer
No capital gains tax on investment made in equity after 1/3/03 held for 1 year , Removal of income tax on dividends in the hands
of receiver
Your Answer
No capital gains tax on investment made in equity after 1/3/03 held for 1 year , Removal of income tax on dividends in the hands
of receiver , Investors income tax on dividend reduced to 12.5%

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the time frame to submit a report to SEBI for acquisition transactions arising out of firm allotment in public issues right
issues etc?
Correct Answer
21 days
Your Answer
21 days

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Who can buy or sell securities on containing the certificate of registration?
Correct Answer
Underwriter , Merchant banker , Investment advisor
Your Answer
Merchant banker

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which company was responsible for spreading the equity culture in India ?
Correct Answer
Reliance Industries
Your Answer
Reliance Industries

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When is the share of the target company deemed to be frequently traded
Correct Answer
If the turnover in the preceding 6 months prior to the month in which PA is made is m ore than 5%
Your Answer
If the turnover in the preceding 6 months prior to the month in which PA is made is m ore than 5%

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the facilities offered by NSDL?
Correct Answer
Enable surrender and withdrawal of securities to and from the depository , Maintain the investor's holdings in an electronic form ,
Effect settlement of securities traded on exchanges
Your Answer
Enable surrender and withdrawal of securities to and from the depository , Maintain the investor's holdings in an electronic form ,
Take active part in the trading of securities

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is a Point of sale terminal?
Correct Answer
Mechanism for collecting debit card payments
Your Answer
Member establishment where the sale is effected

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What must be the quality of a good portfolio manager?
Correct Answer
Sound General knowledge , Analytical ability and marketing skills , Experience
Your Answer
Sound General knowledge , Analytical ability and marketing skills , Experience

True/False
Question
SEBI can investigate and inspect books of accounts and records of insiders.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
The depository can legally transfer beneficial ownership.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
The issue price for placement portion and net offer to public are not the same.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Discretionary Portfolio management service ?
Correct Answer
Client gives his money for investment to the portfolio manager and leaves it to him to make all the investment decisions.
Your Answer
Client gives his money for investment to the portfolio manager and leaves it to him to make all the investment decisions.

Select The Blank
Question
In case of a public issue by a listed company participation by promoters in the proposed issues in excess of the required
minimum percentage shall also be looked in for a period of ________.
Correct Answer
1 year
Your Answer
1 year

True/False
Question
RBI has permitted all commercial banks, financial institutions and large corporates to issue certificate of deposits.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Charge card
Form of plastic money
Form of plastic money
Warning Bulletin
Authenticity test
Authenticity test
Credit information company
SBI, HDFC bank
SBI, HDFC bank
Credit card issuing company
Visa/Master Card
Visa/Master Card


CAPITAL MARKET NOV.,2010


Ques1:- In India there are presently _____ companies, in the business of Credit Rating?
Ans:- 4
Ques2:- Dematerialized shares have distinctive numbers.
Ans:- False
Ques3:- Sweat equity shares means equity shares issued by a company to employees at a discount.
Ans:- True
Ques4:- In case of public issue by a listed company, participation by promoters in the proposed issue in excess of the
required minimum % shall also be locked in for a period of ________ years.
Ans:- 1
Ques5:- The person who changes the composition of securities?
Ans:- Fund Manager
Ques6:- Qualities of a merchant banker?
Ans:- Knowledge and information about various aspects of the capital market,
Ability to evaluate and analyse the various aspects,
Update their knowledge
Ques7:- Which company come out with a unique product called bonus debentures?
Ans:- Hindustan lever
Ques8:- The venture capital can flourish only when there is a well developed _______________?
Ans:- Capital market
Ques9:- The report is required to be submitted to SEBI along with a fee of Rs.________ /report.
Ans:- 10,000
Ques10:- The amount of net worth a company should have for opting for an IPO is
Ans:- 1 crore
Ques11:- BSE introduced an equity stock index known as _________
Ans:- Sensex
Ques12:- The company should have a track record of dividend payment of 3 years out of the immediately preceding
5 years.
Ans:- True
Ques13:- Precautions to be taken with respect to delivery instruction slip?
Ans:- DIS number must be pre-printed, account number must be stamped, target account id be filled
Ques14:- Regulations for venture capital funds are
Ans:- VCFs must be registered, VCFs cannot carry on any other activity, VCFs must disclose the investment strategy
Ques15:- Minimum post issue capital of a company should be ?
Ans:- 10 crores
Ques16:- Letter of offer is?
Ans:- document addressed to the shareholders,
containing disclosures of the acquirer/PACs,
offer price
Ques17:- HFCs disbursement on project lending is restricted to?
Ans:- 30%
Ques18:- Match the following:-
Business analysis ------ determinates of revenue growth
Market position -------- nature and basis of competition
Operating advantage-------- technology risk
Financial risk --------------- interest coverage
Ques19:- The acquirer is required to appoint _________ before making a PA.
Ans:- Merchant banker
Ques20:- The right to buy is called ______?
Ans:- Call option
Ques21:- Regulatory aspects of the mutual funds are/
Ans:- AMC shall launch no scheme unless the trustee approve such scheme, document of each scheme pay filling
fees, offer document shall contain disclosures
Ques22:- The person responsible for maintaining Escrow account in securitisation?
Ans:- Trustee
Ques23:- _______ is the international credit rating company.
Ans:- FITSCH
Ques24:- A Commercial paper is ?
Ans:- short term financial instrument,
Means of raising short term debt issue,
They are negotiable and transferable instruments



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction
Your Answer market reaction , taxes , availability of buyers
Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Sharplin S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total organization. S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total organization.
Glueck S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions
Hofer S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth. S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth.
Ansoff S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment. S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question W in SWOT stands for
Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization
Your Answer inherent inadequacy of organization
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft
Correct Answer vision
Your Answer vision
Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow
Correct Answer Flotilla
Your Answer Flotilla
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by
Correct Answer Asian Paints
Your Answer Asian Paints
Select The Blank
Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.
Correct Answer Business
Your Answer Business
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Niche marketing means
Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist
Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist
Select The Blank
Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control
Your Answer Statistical quality control
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 Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image
Your Answer philosophy, public image
True/False
Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Undec the social goals the responsibilities with regard to employees includes prociding maximum possible satisfaction to consumer providing quality goods &
services at reasonable prices.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question Cadbury's add in which Amitabh Bachchan clarifies about the safety of the product (dairy milk) is an example of ________ defense.
Correct Answer counteroffensive
Your Answer counteroffensive
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 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.
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis
Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.
mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.
BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Secondary sources of information are
Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Select The Blank
Question GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff
Your Answer general agreement on trade & tariff
True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Maintain strategies means
Correct Answer no change in strategies
Your Answer no change in strategies
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets
Your Answer Big bet
True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Program is a combination of
Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures
Your Answer goals , policies , procedures
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 Multiple Answer
Question Macro environment
Correct Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic
Your Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic
True/False
Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic management
Correct Answer leadership
Your Answer leadership

True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The aim in stability strategies is-
Correct Answer move slowly & surely
Your Answer move slowly & surely
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question T in SWOT, refers to
Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.
Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The major issues of appraisal system are
Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal
Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time
Correct Answer Premise control
Your Answer Premise control
Select The Blank
Question In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.
Correct Answer Delegation
Your Answer Delegation
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
True/False
Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller
Your Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller
Select The Blank
Question Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Minimum
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are
Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
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 supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission
Your Answer mission

Strategic Management-Set 3
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy
Correct Answer Operational evaluation
Your Answer Operational evaluation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction
Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are
Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence
Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Crisis Management leads to organisational learning leads to organisational learning

Milestone review Another method of implementation control Another method of implementation control

Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Balanced approach to evaluation
Variance Actual and budgeted performance Actual and budgeted performance

True/False
Question Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of time
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilities
Correct Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient
Your Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structure
Correct Answer Systems
Your Answer Systems

Select The Blank
Question ________ identifies the impact of any change on performance
Correct Answer Statistical quality control
Your Answer Statistical quality control

True/False
Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a realistic situation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

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.

Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis

Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals


True/False
Question The super structure indicates ways in which company's tasks are integrated or coordinated
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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 ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile

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 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 Multiple Answer
Question Niche marketing means
Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist
Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist

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 The Hallmarks for self-regulation are
Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness
Your Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question T in SWOT, refers to
Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.
Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Money is invested by way of
Correct Answer Debt , Equity
Your Answer Debt , Equity

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 , Vision

Select The Blank
Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.
Correct Answer vertical ( forward )
Your Answer vertical ( forward )

Select The Blank
Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional
Your Answer Traditional

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image
Your Answer philosophy, public image

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The culture of a company is conveyed through
Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals
Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management

True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

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 This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets
Your Answer Big bets

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 Retrenchment strategy means
Correct Answer contraction of business activities
Your Answer contraction of business activities

True/False
Question Adapter duplicate the leader and claim to be similar or even the same.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control
Your Answer Statistical quality control

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Investment entry mode are
Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries
Your Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries

True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Program is a combination of
Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures
Your Answer goals , policies , procedures

True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various areas covered by social responsibility are
Correct Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle
Your Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle

Select The Blank
Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as sales, receipts, raw materials
etc.
Correct Answer Operational level systems
Your Answer Operational level systems

Select The Blank
Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings
Correct Answer Labour
Your Answer Labour

Select The Blank
Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods
Correct Answer Systems
Your Answer Systems

True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the company
Correct Answer Staffing
Your Answer Staffing
Monday, 5 December 2011
Strategic Management-Set 4

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction
Your Answer market reaction , taxes , availability of buyers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Sharplin S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total organization. S.M. is the formulation & implementation of plans related to total
organization.
Glueck S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions S.M. is a stream of decisions & actions
Hofer S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth. S.M. is the process, which deals with organizational renewal & growth.
Ansoff S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its environment. S.M. is the systematic approach to position and relate firm to its
environment.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question W in SWOT stands for
Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization
Your Answer inherent inadequacy of organization
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Empower people through great software anytime , any place, on any device'- Microsoft
Correct Answer vision
Your Answer vision

Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow
Correct Answer Flotilla
Your Answer Flotilla
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by
Correct Answer Asian Paints
Your Answer Asian Paints
Select The Blank
Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.
Correct Answer Business
Your Answer Business
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Niche marketing means
Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist
Your Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist
Select The Blank
Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control
Your Answer Statistical quality control
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 Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image
Your Answer philosophy, public image
True/False
Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Undec the social goals the responsibilities with regard to employees includes prociding maximum possible satisfaction to consumer providing quality
goods & services at reasonable prices.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question Cadbury's add in which Amitabh Bachchan clarifies about the safety of the product (dairy milk) is an example of ________ defense.
Correct Answer counteroffensive
Your Answer counteroffensive
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 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.
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis
Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.
mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.
BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goal
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Secondary sources of information are
Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Select The Blank
Question GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff
Your Answer general agreement on trade & tariff

True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Maintain strategies means
Correct Answer no change in strategies
Your Answer no change in strategies

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets
Your Answer Big bets

True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Program is a combination of
Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures
Your Answer goals , policies , procedures

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 Multiple Answer
Question Macro environment
Correct Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic
Your Answer Political- legal , socio-cultural , economic-demographic

True/False
Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is the most important feature in the implementation of strategic management
Correct Answer leadership
Your Answer leadership

True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The aim in stability strategies is-
Correct Answer move slowly & surely
Your Answer move slowly & surely

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question T in SWOT, refers to
Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.
Your Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The major issues of appraisal system are
Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal
Your Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time
Correct Answer Premise control
Your Answer Premise control

Select The Blank
Question In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.
Correct Answer Delegation
Your Answer Delegation

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

True/False
Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller
Your Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller

Select The Blank
Question Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Minimum

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are
Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy

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 supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission
Your Answer missio
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Performance is affected by
Correct Answer Wrong motivational styles , Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure
Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Various phases of Growth are
Correct Answer Creativity , Delegation , Co-ordination
Your Answer Delegation , Co-ordination , Implication


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Program is a combination of
Correct Answer goals , policies , procedures
Your Answer goals , policies


True/False
Question Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Export entry modes are
Correct Answer direct/indirect export
Your Answer direct/indirect export


True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


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 At this level , the effort is directed at assessing the consistency of strategy with the environment
Correct Answer Strategic evaluation
Your Answer Strategic evaluation


Select The Blank
Question Titan going into setting their won retail outlets- this is ________ integration.
Correct Answer vertical ( forward )
Your Answer vertical ( forward )


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Associated external agencies means
Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.
Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Competenncy models reveal three types of capabilities
Correct Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient
Your Answer Technical skills , Cognitive skills , Emotional Intelligence Quotient


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 , internal inadequacies


Select The Blank
Question Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Maximum


Select The Blank
Question Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure
Correct Answer Time
Your Answer Time


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?
Correct Answer Audit committee
Your Answer Financial controller


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Phase 4 Coordination Coordination

Phase 1 Creativity Creativity

Phase 2 Direction Collaboration

Phase 3 Delegation Direction



True/False
Question Timing of measurement before hand serves the purpose of evaluation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is designed to monitor a broad range of events inside and outside the company that are likely to threaten a firm's
strategy
Correct Answer Strategic surveillance
Your Answer Strategic surveillance


Select The Blank
Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.
Correct Answer core competence
Your Answer core competence


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These following factors determine the desire of risk
Correct Answer Strategies , Resources
Your Answer Strategies , Competence , Time


Select The Blank
Question ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.
Correct Answer Leaders
Your Answer Leaders


True/False
Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Systems are formal and informal rules and regulations that complements the company structure
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as
sales, receipts, raw materials etc.
Correct Answer Operational level systems
Your Answer Strategy


Select The Blank
Question ________ relationships are effective in communicating complex information
Correct Answer Personal
Your Answer Informal


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Different kinds of information systems are
Correct Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system
Your Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system


Select The Blank
Question Cadbury's add in which Amitabh Bachchan clarifies about the safety of the product (dairy milk) is an example of
________ defense.
Correct Answer counteroffensive
Your Answer contraction


True/False
Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer common enemy
Your Answer aggressive


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The major issues of appraisal system are
Correct Answer Factors of appraisal , Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal
Your Answer Relevance of apprasial , Procedure of appraisal , Individual appraisal


True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is based on a trigger mechanism for rapid response and immediate reassessment of strategy in the light of sudden
and unexpected events
Correct Answer Emergency alert contriol
Your Answer Emergency alert contriol


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


True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Staffing function applies to all company levels irrespective of levels of hierarchy
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question A Company's strategy
Correct Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate
Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in disaster if inappropriate


Select The Blank
Question ________ is seen as an integral process that converts materials into goods
Correct Answer Systems
Your Answer Statistical quality control


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


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 , Vision


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Concentric diversification means
Correct Answer new activity related to existing business
Your Answer new activity related to existing business


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Maintain strategies means
Correct Answer no change in strategies
Your Answer move slowly & surely


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Consolidation strategy means
Correct Answer better profit strategy
Your Answer partial differentiation strategy


Select The Blank
Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.
Correct Answer Business
Your Answer Circular


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

4 Ps are Product, Price, Place, Promotion Product, Price, Place, Process

Sources of funds Factor leading to financial capability Factor leading to financial capability

The retrieval and usage of information Factor leading to Information Management Capability Value chain analysis

The Personnel System Factor leading to Personnel Capability Factor leading to Personnel Capability



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The culture of a company is conveyed through
Correct Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals
Your Answer Rites , Rituals , Style



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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is
Correct Answer Moral management
Your Answer Moral management


True/False
Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual performance is compared.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Core ideology
Correct Answer core values , core purpose
Your Answer core values , core purpose


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


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Crisis Management leads to organisational learning leads to organisational learning

Milestone review Another method of implementation control Another method of implementation control

Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Balanced approach to evaluation

Variance Actual and budgeted performance Actual and budgeted performance



Select The Blank
Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer internal transformation
Your Answer challenge


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Secondary sources of information are
Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.


True/False
Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Cadbury's add in which Amitabh Bachchan clarifies about the safety of the product (dairy milk) is an example of
________ defense.
Correct Answer counteroffensive
Your Answer counteroffensive


True/False
Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources is
Correct Answer Funcational streategies
Your Answer Funcational streategies


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Performance is affected by
Correct Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles
Your Answer Distorted resource allocation , Inappropriate structure , Wrong motivational styles


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 Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These are critical situations that occur unexpectedly and threaten the course of a firm's strategy
Correct Answer Crisis
Your Answer Crisis


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Contractual entry modes are
Correct Answer licensing / franchising
Your Answer licensing / franchising


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 Decision making ability , Vision , Conceptual, human & intellectual skills


True/False
Question The environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect
it."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Labour satisfaction may result in unethical behaviour as anger.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category of goal.
Correct Answer role model
Your Answer role model


True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Investment entry mode are
Correct Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries
Your Answer joint venture/independent ventures/subsidiaries


True/False
Question Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of time
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Hallmarks for self-regulation are
Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness
Your Answer Trust & fairness , Integrity & thoughtfulness


Select The Blank
Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility
Correct Answer Standardisation
Your Answer Standardisation


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What is Statistical Quality Control(SQC)
Correct Answer Identifies impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and show where they occur ,
Identifies quality and productivity from a production process
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 Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction
Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction


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 Multiple Answer
Question Different kinds of information systems are
Correct Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system
Your Answer Operational level system , Knowledge level system , Management level system


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Decision making Managers to develop the courage to make unconventional decisions Managers to develop the courage to make
unconventional decisions

Social Responsibility Managers to maintain high ethical standards Managers to maintain high ethical standards

Lateral thinking Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations Managers to learn to deal with chaotic situations

Responsiveness Managers to provide speedy responses to environmental changes Managers to provide speedy responses to
environmental changes



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future
Correct Answer No-regret moves
Your Answer No-regret moves


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It refers to the relatively more durable company arrangements and relationships
Correct Answer Structure
Your Answer Strategy


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce internal uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Control mechanism , Departmentalisation , Specialisation
Your Answer Forecasting , Departmentalisation , Specialisation


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 Single Answer
Question This portfolio involves major capital investments which will result in either large pay offs or large losses
Correct Answer Big bets
Your Answer Big bets


Select The Blank
Question Modern Accounting uses ________ as a unit of measure
Correct Answer Time
Your Answer Time


Select The Blank
Question Like roots of a tree, ________of organization is hidden from direct view.
Correct Answer core competence
Your Answer core competence


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various models of social responsibility are
Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model
Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


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.


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management


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


Select The Blank
Question ________ relationships are effective in communicating complex information
Correct Answer Personal
Your Answer Personal


Select The Blank
Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as
sales, receipts, raw materials etc.
Correct Answer Operational level systems
Your Answer Operational level systems


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Limitations of Traditional cost accounting are
Correct Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing
Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing



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True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question General Electric Matrix is divided into how many cells
Correct Answer 9
Your Answer 9


Select The Blank
Question Japan's major productivity gains are the results of social changes brought about by ________
Correct Answer Statistical quality control
Your Answer Statistical quality control


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Responsibility towards society & community includes - Avoiding bad, smoky chimneys, & pollution of any kind and
abiding by the
Correct Answer Environment Protection Act
Your Answer Environment Protection Act


Select The Blank
Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.
Correct Answer internal analysis
Your Answer internal analysis


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It refers to formal and informal rules, regulations and procedures that complements the company structure
Correct Answer Systems
Your Answer Systems


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer long- range planning
Your Answer long- range planning


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Export entry modes are
Correct Answer direct/indirect export
Your Answer licensing/franchising


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Business is rated on which dimensions
Correct Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength
Your Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )
Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information
Your Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The culture of a company is conveyed through
Correct Answer Myths , Rituals , Rites
Your Answer Rites , Myths , Rituals


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At this level , the effort is directed at assessing the consistency of strategy with the environment
Correct Answer Strategic evaluation
Your Answer Premise evaluation


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors encouraging joint ventures are
Correct Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other
Your Answer uneconomical separate existence , risk of business gets shared , sharing competence of each other


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 , import-export


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy.
Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration
Your Answer vertical ( backward ) integration


True/False
Question Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective action
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller
Your Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller


Select The Blank
Question Displacing competitor is ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer common enemy
Your Answer common enemy


Select The Blank
Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.
Correct Answer concentration strategy
Your Answer concentration strategy


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is
Correct Answer Binary
Your Answer Binary


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Board of Directors Link between company & external environment Link between company & external environment

Profit centers S.B.U. s S.B.U. s

S.B.U.s are more focused on their Product line/business Product line/business

Manufacturing strategy Productivity Productivity



True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings
Correct Answer Labour
Your Answer Labour


True/False
Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
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


True/False
Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a realistic situation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Budgets are plans expressed in numerical terms usually in financial terms
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.
Correct Answer Business
Your Answer Business


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process


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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question T in SWOT, refers to
Correct Answer unfavorable conditions in external environment.
Your Answer unfavorable conditions in internal environment.


Select The Blank
Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional
Your Answer Traditional


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


Select The Blank
Question ________ is the company's most critical and scarest resource.
Correct Answer Capital
Your Answer Labour


True/False
Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of raw materials, labour &
machine hours.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is the process of analyzing, dividing and arranging work or activities into manageable portion for individuals, sections
& departments
Correct Answer departmentation
Your Answer departmentation


True/False
Question Undec the social goals the responsibilities with regard to employees includes prociding maximum possible satisfaction
to consumer providing quality goods & services at reasonable prices.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy
Correct Answer Operational evaluation
Your Answer Strategic evaluation


True/False
Question The environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect
it."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Consolidation strategy means
Correct Answer better profit strategy
Your Answer better profit strategy


True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various areas covered by social responsibility are
Correct Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle
Your Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Organizational models are
Correct Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model
Your Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model


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.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question An unhealthy portfolio has
Correct Answer More dogs , Few stars
Your Answer More dogs , Few stars

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True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Attack strategies are
Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack
Your Answer flank attack , encirclement attack , frontal attack


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are
Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy


Select The Blank
Question Economics of scale requires ________.
Correct Answer high market share
Your Answer focus


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation is
Correct Answer Ethics
Your Answer Ethics


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is the process of selecting people for company positions and developing skills and abilities for assignments in the
company
Correct Answer Staffing
Your Answer Staffing


Select The Blank
Question Formal systems are adopted to bring ________ & amalgamation of decentralized units into product groups.
Correct Answer Co-ordination
Your Answer Co-ordination


True/False
Question Under functional strategics we have vertical fit & horizontal fit.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )
Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information
Your Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Type & quality of information


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Organizational models are
Correct Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model
Your Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A pictorial depiction of various outcomes of a decision is
Correct Answer decision tree
Your Answer decision tree


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


True/False
Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual performance is compared.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of time
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process


Select The Blank
Question ________ is the drive to achieve beyond one's expectations
Correct Answer Motivation
Your Answer Inspiration


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Programs Combination of goals, policies, rules Combination of goals, policies, rules

Policies General statements and understanding which, guide thinking in decision-making General statements and understanding
which, guide thinking in decision-making

Procedures Are plans and a guide to action Are plans and a guide to action

Rules Spell out specific action or non-action Spell out specific action or non-action



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Measures to take corrective action
Correct Answer Checking performance , Reformulate strategies , Standard check
Your Answer Checking performance , Formulate plans , Standard check


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question General Electric Matrix is divided into how many cells
Correct Answer 9
Your Answer 9


Select The Blank
Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional
Your Answer Traditional


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Crisis Management leads to organisational learning First step of signal detection

Milestone review Another method of implementation control Balanced approach to evaluation

Long and short term controls Balanced approach to evaluation Actual and budgeted performance

Variance Actual and budgeted performance Chacking of performance



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A Large-scale community development project was funded to enable farmers to use local resources effectively by
Correct Answer Asian Paints
Your Answer BHEL


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question They enact the formal role of reviewing and screening executive decisions in the light of their environmental, business
and organisational implications
Correct Answer Board of director
Your Answer Chief executive


True/False
Question Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new structure to be made
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Factors leading to personnel capability are________.
Correct Answer IR, OB
Your Answer IR, OB


Select The Blank
Question In a ________ a decentralized structure is achieved & harmonized at the plant & area levels.
Correct Answer Delegation
Your Answer Delegation


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.


Select The Blank
Question GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff
Your Answer general agreement on trade & tariff


True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


True/False
Question Environmental competitiveness tends to encourage ethical behaviour.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


True/False
Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an indication of superior
performance
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


True/False
Question Focused company is generally protected from competition.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It enables the strategists to take corrective action at the right time
Correct Answer Premise control
Your Answer Premise control


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 structured/ unstructured expert/inexpert opinion , Dynamic modes and mapping


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


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 The control process requires the following types of information
Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons
Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons


Select The Blank
Question A cycling accessory firm strive to become 'the nike of the cycling industry' is ________category of goal.
Correct Answer role model
Your Answer qualitative


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 ________ and greater accountability replace formal control.
Correct Answer Self-discipline
Your Answer Self-discipline


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Denominator management
Correct Answer cost reduction
Your Answer maintain discipline


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 Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Vertical integration is concerned with
Correct Answer supply chain
Your Answer supply chain


4.



1. vertical forward integration means
1. becoming your own supplier

2. horizontal integration means
2. additional product/service for same customers

3. vertical backward integration means
3. one company buys another company.

4. strategic alliances means
4. two or more entities join hands for mutual benefit.

5. becoming supplier for another company

6. becoming your own customer



1. Gap analysis
1. Misfit with understanding of critical success factors

2. Corporate parenting
2. Fit well but low opportunities

3. Heartland business
3. Give the highest priority

4. Ballast business
4. Some fit and some misfit

5. Difference between desired and projected performance

6. Managing SBU's by a corporate



4. identifies the impact of any change on performance
31. The reasons for acquisition are

a)


b)


c)


d)


Increased market power

Increased diversification

Increased speed to market

Encourage excessive competition



34. Attack strategies are

a)


b)


c)


d)


frontal attack

flank attack

encirclement attack

Enrichment attack





Strategic Management (4)


True/False
Question The environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect
it."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


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 Limitations of Traditional cost accounting are
Correct Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing
Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing


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


Select The Blank
Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders
Correct Answer Psychologists
Your Answer Psychologists


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Harveststrategy is used for
Correct Answer Dogs , Question marks
Your Answer Dogs , Question marks , Stars


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The traditional approach towards uncertainity is
Correct Answer Binary
Your Answer Unitary


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources is
Correct Answer Funcational streategies
Your Answer Internal streategies


True/False
Question Macro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of ________ cost savings
Correct Answer Labour
Your Answer Labour


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Contractual entry modes are
Correct Answer licensing / franchising
Your Answer independent ventures to get entry in foreign market


True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


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


True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These are critical situations that occur unexpectedly and threaten the course of a firm's strategy
Correct Answer Crisis
Your Answer Crisis


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Retrenchment strategy means
Correct Answer contraction of business activities
Your Answer contraction of business activities


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At this strategic level, the effort is directed at assessing how well the organisation is pursuing a given strategy
Correct Answer Operational evaluation
Your Answer Strategic evaluation


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis

Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These are moves that will pay off irrespective of what happens in the future
Correct Answer No-regret moves
Your Answer No-regret moves


Select The Blank
Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.
Correct Answer concentration strategy
Your Answer expansion strategy


Select The Blank
Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility
Correct Answer Standardisation
Your Answer Goals


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Niche marketing means
Correct Answer end user specialist , specific customer specialist , geographic specialist
Your Answer specific customer specialist , research specialist


Select The Blank
Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.
Correct Answer internal analysis
Your Answer internal analysis


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It is used extensively in organisation and is concerned with action or performance
Correct Answer Operational control
Your Answer Operational control


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Turnaround Strategies Retrenchments - either internally or externally Retrenchments by externally only

Retrenchment Strategies Contraction of activities through elimination of the scope of one or more of its business Retrenchments
- either internally or externally

Divestment Strategies Involves the sale or liquidation of a portion of a business Involves the sale or liquidation of a porti on of a
business



True/False
Question Analysis of variances leads to a plan for corrective action
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction
Your Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction


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 Multiple Answer
Question Business is rated on which dimensions
Correct Answer Market attractiveness , Business strength
Your Answer Market attractiveness , Profit margin , Competition level


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 ambitions in proportion to their existing resources & capabilities , what the organization strives for. , concept of
optimization


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various areas covered by social responsibility are
Correct Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle
Your Answer Inner Circle , Intermediate circle , Outer Circle


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number is
Correct Answer Man-power planning
Your Answer Man-power planning


Select The Blank
Question Make or buy decision is related with ________strategy.
Correct Answer vertical ( backward ) integration
Your Answer vertical ( forward )


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The tool used for decision making in 'A range of futures' scenario is
Correct Answer Technology forecasting
Your Answer Technology forecasting


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Criteria for making an evaluation are
Correct Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment , Money
Your Answer Consistency with goals , Consistency with environment


True/False
Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.
Correct Answer internal analysis
Your Answer product performance analysis


True/False
Question Companies have strenghts in a number of areas but their key strength are few in number
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Getting new users is a position defense strategy.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Labour satisfaction may result in unethical behaviour as anger.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Associated external agencies means
Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.
Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Core ideology
Correct Answer core values , core purpose
Your Answer core values , core purpose , ideas and suggestions


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 market research is conducted by
Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants
Your Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants

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Strategic Management-Set 7
Select The Blank
Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility
Correct Answer Standardisation
Your Answer Standardisation


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Organizational models are
Correct Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model
Your Answer international model , global organizational model , multinational model


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 , communication skills


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Secondary sources of information are
Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Board of Directors Link between company & external environment Link between company & external environment

Profit centers S.B.U. s S.B.U. s

S.B.U.s are more focused on their Product line/business Product line/business

Manufacturing strategy Productivity Productivity



True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


True/False
Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis

Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller
Your Answer Company secretary , Chartered accountant , Financial controller


True/False
Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow
Correct Answer Flotilla
Your Answer Systems approach


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer long- range planning
Your Answer long- range planning


True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting


Select The Blank
Question GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff
Your Answer global agreement on trade & taxes


Select The Blank
Question Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Formal


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 Corporate strategy ensures
Correct Answer fit between the firm and its environment
Your Answer Easy availability of resources


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


Select The Blank
Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional
Your Answer Traditional


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The control process requires the following types of information
Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons
Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is
Correct Answer familiarity
Your Answer familiarity


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number is
Correct Answer Man-power planning
Your Answer Man-power planning


Select The Blank
Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration.
Correct Answer vertical ( forward )
Your Answer horizontal


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image
Your Answer target


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?
Correct Answer Audit committee
Your Answer Audit committee


Select The Blank
Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders
Correct Answer Psychologists
Your Answer Psychologists


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and control
Correct Answer Chief executive
Your Answer Chief executive


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 Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various models of social responsibility are
Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model
Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Associated external agencies means
Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.
Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Attack strategies are
Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack
Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack


True/False
Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual performance is compared.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission
Your Answer mission


True/False
Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


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


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


True/False
Question The environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect
it."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True



Strategic Management 2


Select The Blank
Question Bajaj started manufacturing of sunny is an example of ________.
Correct Answer concentration strategy
Your Answer expansion strategy


True/False
Question Focused company is generally protected from competition.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Principles to manage strategic alliances are
Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors determining HRP (Human Resource Planning )
Correct Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information
Your Answer Type & Strategy of organisation , Environmental uncertainties , Type & quality of information


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Critical resources in the emerging information age are
Correct Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence
Your Answer Information , Expertise , Intelligence


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


True/False
Question Undec the social goals the responsibilities with regard to employees includes prociding maximum possible satisfaction
to consumer providing quality goods & services at reasonable prices.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question An unhealthy portfolio has
Correct Answer More dogs , Few stars
Your Answer More dogs , Few stars


True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis

Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission
Your Answer mission


True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question W in SWOT stands for
Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization
Your Answer inherent inadequacy of organization


Select The Blank
Question Tata motors goal of reaching middle class two wheeler owners is a ________ category of goal.
Correct Answer internal transformation
Your Answer challenge


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Factors to be considered while deciding candidates for divestiture are
Correct Answer taxes , availability of buyers , market reaction
Your Answer market reaction , taxes , availability of buyers


Select The Blank
Question ________ support managers by keeping track of the elementary activities & transactions of the organization such as
sales, receipts, raw materials etc.
Correct Answer Operational level systems
Your Answer Operational level systems


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question W in SWOT stands for
Correct Answer inherent inadequacy of organization
Your Answer inherent inadequacy of organization


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The strategies which deal with the relative and restricted function for allocation of resources is
Correct Answer Funcational streategies
Your Answer Funcational streategies


True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Consolidation strategy means
Correct Answer better profit strategy
Your Answer move slowly & surely


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The control process requires the following types of information
Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons
Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various models of social responsibility are
Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model
Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


True/False
Question Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Corporate strategy ensures
Correct Answer fit between the firm and its environment
Your Answer fit between the firm and its environment


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer long- range planning
Your Answer long- range planning


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In SWOT , S stands for
Correct Answer favorable condition in the organization's environment.
Your Answer potentials and competencies of organization.


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question An approach that strives to follow ethical principles and percepts is
Correct Answer Moral management
Your Answer Moral management


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Degree to which the decision maker is accountable for the outcomes of the decision is
Correct Answer accountability
Your Answer accountability


Select The Blank
Question ________ should have the ability to develop a visionto see patterns into the future.
Correct Answer Leaders
Your Answer Leaders


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 Multiple Answer
Question market research is conducted by
Correct Answer by employees , by research agencies , by consultants
Your Answer by research agencies , by consultants


True/False
Question Changes in company structure also necessitates changes in the systems in various degrees
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


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 , Vision


Select The Blank
Question Strategic evaluation determines the effectiveness of ________
Correct Answer Strategy
Your Answer Strategy


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Harveststrategy is used for
Correct Answer Dogs , Question marks
Your Answer Question marks , Stars


Select The Blank
Question ________ models can be described as a system that describe how pieces of business fit together.
Correct Answer Business
Your Answer Business


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process


True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Value chain analysis is an effective tool for ________.
Correct Answer internal analysis
Your Answer product performance analysis


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management


True/False
Question Style of a company are the patterns of actions taken by members of top management over a period of time
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Comparative analysis is historical analysis historical analysis

Benchmarking is competitive analysis competitive analysis

Michael Hammer & James Chapy Reengineering Reengineering

GDP stands for gross domestic product gross domestic product



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 Magnitude of the decision outcome and scope of their impact on the decision maker's domain of activity is
Correct Answer significance
Your Answer aversion


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The discipline which deals with what is good and bad and which moral obligation is
Correct Answer Ethics
Your Answer Ethics


The benefits of a change in process are defined in terms of cost savings
Getting new users is a position defense strategy.
True
False

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Strategic Management-Set 8
Select The Blank
Question Module of Flotilla strikes an optimum balance of ________ and flexibility
Correct Answer Standardisation
Your Answer Standardisation


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Organizational models are
Correct Answer multinational model , international model , global organizational model
Your Answer international model , global organizational model , multinational model


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 , communication skills


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Secondary sources of information are
Correct Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
Your Answer newspapers, magazines, journals etc.


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Board of Directors Link between company & external environment Link between company & external environment

Profit centers S.B.U. s S.B.U. s

S.B.U.s are more focused on their Product line/business Product line/business

Manufacturing strategy Productivity Productivity



True/False
Question Arranging training program on productivity is a strategic decision.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


True/False
Question According to Michael Porter, the core of efficiency management is strategy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Fit SWOT analysis SWOT analysis

Vision what a company wishes to become or aspires to be. what a company wishes to become or aspires to be.

mission what the company is and why it exists. what the company is and why it exists.

BHAG big headed audacious goals big headed audacious goals



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question These people are primarily responsible for operating control based on budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Correct Answer Company secretary , Auditor , Financial controller
Your Answer Company secretary , Chartered accountant , Financial controller


True/False
Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question It concentrates on organisation design and work flow
Correct Answer Flotilla
Your Answer Systems approach


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is concerned with
Correct Answer long- range planning
Your Answer long- range planning


True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How does 'structure' reduce external uncertainity arising out of human behaviour
Correct Answer Research and planning , Forecasting
Your Answer Research and planning , Forecasting


Select The Blank
Question GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer general agreement on trade & tariff
Your Answer global agreement on trade & taxes


Select The Blank
Question Control should involve________ amount of information.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Formal


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 Corporate strategy ensures
Correct Answer fit between the firm and its environment
Your Answer Easy availability of resources


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


Select The Blank
Question ________cost accounting measures the cost of producing and ignores the cost of non-producing
Correct Answer Traditional
Your Answer Traditional


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The control process requires the following types of information
Correct Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons
Your Answer Planned performance , Variances , Reasons


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Knowledge of the relationships between choices, environment & outcomes is
Correct Answer familiarity
Your Answer familiarity


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of forecasting an organization's future demands for and supply of right type of people in right number is
Correct Answer Man-power planning
Your Answer Man-power planning


Select The Blank
Question A hardware manufacture enters into software is an example of ________integration.
Correct Answer vertical ( forward )
Your Answer horizontal


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Mission
Correct Answer philosophy, public image
Your Answer target


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question These people are charged with the responsibility of continuous screening of performance?
Correct Answer Audit committee
Your Answer Audit committee


Select The Blank
Question Companies employ trained ________ to develop "competency models" to identify potential leaders
Correct Answer Psychologists
Your Answer Psychologists


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Financial environment is concerned with
Correct Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets
Your Answer demand & supply of money, capital markets


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


True/False
Question The key principle of moral management is "Can we make money with this action decision or behaviour"?
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question supplier & technological environment is concerned with
Correct Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology
Your Answer quality & no. of suppliers , logistics , raw material , trends and rate of change of technology


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question They are ultimately responsible for all the administrative aspects of strategic evaluation and control
Correct Answer Chief executive
Your Answer Chief executive


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 Single Answer
Question Strategic management deals with
Correct Answer Business process
Your Answer Business process


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The various models of social responsibility are
Correct Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model
Your Answer Austere Model , Vendors Model , Civic Model


True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Associated external agencies means
Correct Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.
Your Answer channel members, customers, suppliers etc.


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Attack strategies are
Correct Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack
Your Answer frontal attack , flank attack , encirclement attack


True/False
Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual performance is compared.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
Question ETOP stands for ________.
Correct Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile
Your Answer environmental threat & opportunity profile


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Strategic management is mainly the responsibility of
Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Core purpose
Correct Answer mission
Your Answer mission


True/False
Question Micro environment is the internal environment of a company.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True


True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial firm.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


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


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


True/False
Question The environment of any organization is "the aggregate of all conditions, events and influences that surround and affect
it."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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