In management by objectives, who sets the goals?
Correct answer B. Supervisor and subordinates
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Which graphical tool summarises the chain of activities that contribute to success, giving a big picture of performance?
Correct answer B. Strategy map
When a company offers specialised products or marketing that others do not provide, which strategy is it following?
Correct answer A. Focusers
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Which level of strategy identifies the portfolio of businesses that make up the company?
Correct answer C. Corporate level strategy
Where are an organisation’s intended direction and actions stated?
Correct answer C. Vision statement
Gaining market share by offering the same products as competitors in the same market is which level of strategy?
Correct answer C. Corporate level strategy
What can a functional strategy also be considered?
Correct answer C. Departmental strategy
Which type of diversification adds new product lines that are unrelated to the firm’s existing business?
Correct answer A. Conglomerate diversification
In SMART goal setting, what does the letter ‘T’ stand for?
Correct answer A. Timely
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How many types of strategy are there in strategic planning?
Correct answer A. 3
What is a downside of management by objectives (MBO)?
Correct answer A. Time consuming
In a SWOT analysis, how are cost advantages best classified?
Correct answer A. Potential Strengths
In a SWOT analysis, how is market saturation best classified?
Correct answer D. Potential Threats
Which tool measures a company’s HR maturity in relation to its strategic goals?
Correct answer A. Human Resource Development (HRD) scorecard
Volvo emphasises that its cars are safer than others on the market. This is an example of what?
Correct answer B. Competitive advantage
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When a company has a single product line, which strategy is it following?
Correct answer A. Concentration strategy
What is a strategic plan also called?
Correct answer A. Long term plan
On the HRD scorecard scale, what does a score of 10 represent?
Correct answer B. Highest maturity level
Which of the following does competitive strategy include?
Correct answer D. Both A and B
Which plan is usually discussed first in a business plan?
Correct answer C. Marketing plan