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BUSN
412 Week 2 Quiz
1. Question
When
developing forecasts, two key inputs that were discussed in the text are:
Assessing
internal strengths and environmental scanning
Environmental
scanning and a SWOT analysis
Environmental
scanning and competitor intelligence
Environmental
scanning and stakeholder identification
2.
Question
_____________
tracks the evolution of environmental trends, sequences of events, or streams
of activities.
Environmental
scanning
Environmental
monitoring
Environmental
surveying
Competitive
intelligence
3.
Question
When
we scan the general environment, we can identify information on:
Customer
and firm bargaining power
Competitive
rivalry
Substitute
goods
The
aging population and ethnic shifts
4.
Question
Gathering
"competitive intelligence" _______________.
is
good business practice.
is
illegal.
is
considered unethical.
minimizes
the need to obtain information in the public domain.
5.
Question
When
conducting environmental forecasting, we can say that it involves developing
plausible projections about which of the following concerning environmental
change?
A. Speed
B.
Direction
C.
Both A and B are correct.
D.
None of above is correct.
6.
Question
Which
of the following is not a limitation of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunity, Threats) analysis?
Organizational
strengths may not lead to competitive advantage.
SWOT's
focus on the external environment is too broad and integrative.
SWOT
gives a one-shot view of a moving target.
SWOT
overemphasizes a single dimension of strategy.
7.
Question
Value
chain analysis makes sure that the activities of an organization are divided
into two major categories of value activities: primary and support. Choose a
primary activity from among the following:
Purchasing
key inputs.
Monitoring
the cost of producing the product through a cost accounting system.
Recruiting
and training employees.
Repairing
the product for the consumer.
8.
Question
Which
one of the following can we say is included in inbound logistics?
Warehousing
and inventory control
Repair
and parts supply
Machining
and packaging
Promotion
and packaging
9.
Question
When
assessing its primary activities, an airline company would most likely examine:
Employee
training programs
The
effectiveness of its lobbying activities
Baggage
handling
Criteria
for lease versus purchase decisions
10.
Question
Advertising
is a __________ activity. Supply of replacement parts is a __________ activity.
primary;
primary
support;
primary
support;
secondary
primary;
support
11.
Question
Explain
how competitor intelligence can be improved by gathering information about
competitors in the public domain. Provide examples.
BUSN
412 Week 3 Nintendo's Wii Case Analysis
This week, you will write a paper on Nintendo's Wii (Textbook
Case 35). In order to assist you in writing your case analysis, there are links
to two Word documents that should be downloaded. The first link is to a case
analysis report outline and grading guide. This guide should be followed
exactly if you want aThis week, you will write a paper on Nintendo's Wii
(Textbook Case 35). In order to assist you in writing your case analysis, there
are links to two Word documents that should be downloaded. The first link is to
a case analysis report outline and grading guide. This guide should be followed
exactly if you want a maximum score on your case analysis. The second Word
document is a sample paper.
BUSN
412 Week 3 Quiz
1. Question :
Information
technology, such as email, has increased in organizations over the years, which
has helped to:
Restrict
social network growth
Create
smaller social networks
Communicate
information efficiently
Make
more effective use of time in every situation
2.
Question :
The
following characterizes the creation of knowledge assets:
High
upfront costs and subsequent high variable costs
High
fixed costs and high variable costs
Low
upfront costs and high variable costs
High
upfront costs and low variable costs
3.
Question :
John
Steele was asked to take over a project after the entire team left his
organization. The term that describes his ability to reconstruct what the team
had accomplished through reading emails exchanged by the previous team's
members can be considered:
Inefficient
use of information management
Using
tacit knowledge
Usage
of project knowledge
Using
explicit knowledge
4.
Question :
The
following are examples of how intellectual property can be managed except:
Converting
explicit knowledge to tacit knowledge
Copyrights
and trademarks
Patents
Contracts
with confidentiality and noncompete clauses
5.
Question :
Dynamic
capabilities include all of the following except:
Learning
and innovating
The
ability of an organization to challenge the conventional industry in its industry
and market
Becoming
more efficient in operational processes
Continuously
adopting new ways of serving the evolving needs of the market
6.
Question :
When
there are few segments, the emphasis on process design is low, and the major
functional areas of concern are general management and finance, this can be
said to be the ____________ stage of the industry life cycle.
growth
maturity
decline
introduction
7.
Question :
When
there is(are) ____________________, we should likely pursue a harvest strategy:
decline
in the market life cycle
high
growth
strong
competitive advantage
mergers
and acquisitions
8.
Question :
During
the decline stage of the industry life cycle, __________ refers to obtaining as
much profit as possible and requires that costs be decreased quickly.
maintaining
harvesting
exiting
consolidating
9.
Question :
Research
shows that the following are all strategies used by firms engaged in successful
turnarounds except:
Asset
and cost surgery
Selective
product and market pruning
Global
expansion
Piecemeal
productivity improvements
10.
Question :
It can
be said that during a turnaround, piecemeal productivity improvements do not
involve:
Expansion
of a firm's product market scope
Business
process reengineering
Increased
capacity utilization
Benchmarking
11.
Question :
Use
the value chain as a framework to explain how a firm can achieve a competitive
advantage of overall cost leadership.
BUSN
412 Week 4 Quiz
1. Question :
A
major trend in international developments includes:
Greater
international trade and operations
A
growing recognition of an international managerial perspective
A
large increase in international investment
All of
the above
2.
Question :
It can
be said that the reasons that explain why some governments make better use of
the inflows from foreign investment and know-how than others include all of the
following except:
Sound
management of broader economic factors such as interest rates and inflation
Governmental
practices that are business-friendly
Local
entrepreneurs that can train workers and invest in modern technology
High
tariffs and taxes on foreign investors and multinational corporations provide
income to improve living conditions
3.
Question :
The
framework that Porter devised considers all of the following factors that affect
a nation's competitiveness except:
Policies
that protect the nation's domestic competitors.
Factor
conditions
Demand
characteristics
Related
and supported industries
4.
Question :
When
conditions of __________ consumer demand, __________ supplier bases, and
__________ new entrant potential from related industries are evident, rivalry
is intense in nations.
strong;
strong; high
weak;
weak; low
weak;
weak; high
strong;
strong; low
5.
Question :
According
to Michael Porter, firms that have experienced intense domestic competition are
____________.
unlikely
to have the time or resources to compete abroad.
most
likely to design strategies aimed primarily at the domestic market.
more
likely to design strategies and structures that allow them to successfully
compete abroad.
more
likely to demand protection from their governments.
6.
Question :
It is
true that there is a tremendous allure to __________. This is because it is
considered the big play, the dramatic gesture, since with one stroke of the pen
you can add billions to size, get a front page story, and create excitement in
markets.
differentiation
strategies
strategic
alliances and joint ventures
mergers
and acquisitions
internal
development
7.
Question :
When a
firm offers to buy shares of their stock from a company (or individual)
planning to acquire their firm at a higher price than the unfriendly company
paid for it, this antitakeover tactic is called (a) __________ .
greenmail
poison
pill
golden
parachute
scorched
earth
8.
Question
An
antitakeover tactic in which existing shareholders have the option to buy
additional shares of stock at a discount to the current market price is
called____________.
greenmail
a
poison pill
a
golden parachute
scorched
earth
9.
Question :
The
term "golden parachutes" refers to:
A
clause requiring that huge dividend payments be made upon takeover
Financial
inducements offered by a threatened firm to stop a hostile suitor from
acquiring it
Managers
of a firm involved in a hostile takeover approaching a third party about making
the acquisition
Pay
given to executives fired because of a takeover
10.
Question
Which
one of the following is not considered an antitakeover tactic?
Poison
pills
Greenmail
Golden
parachutes
Golden
handcuffs
11.
Question
Related
diversification has what primary benefits and risks associated with it?
- Case Analysis
BUSN 412 Week 5 Southwest Airlines - Case
Analysis
This week you will write a paper on Southwest Airlines
(Textbook Case 27). Read the case first. In order to assist you in writing your
case analysis, there are links to two Word documents that should be downloaded.
The first link is to a case analysis report outline and grading guide. This
guide should be followed exactly if you want a maximum score on your case
analysis. The second Word document is a sample paper.
BUSN
412 Week 5 Quiz
1. Question :
In consideration that the
"traditional" approach to strategic control is sequential, the
following is not one of the steps in the sequence.
Strategies are formulated and top management
sets goals.
Action plans are submitted by lower level
managers.
Performance is measured against the
predetermined goal.
Strategies are implemented.
2. Question :
The primary drawback of
"traditional" strategic control systems is:
They are only appropriate when the environment
is stable and simple.
Goals and objectives cannot be measured with a
high level of certainty.
They lead to complacency.
They lack the flexibility needed to adjust to
changes in the environment.
3. Question :
The following is true for businesses facing
complex and turbulent business environments:
Complacency about predetermined milestones can
prevent adaptability
Detailed plans are needed to maintain order
Goals and objectives that are uncertain
prevent opportunism
Traditional strategic controls are usually
inappropriate
4. Question :
Contemporary approaches to strategic control
rely primarily on:
Feedback controls
Single-loop learning
Double-loop learning
Comparative learning
5. Question :
Our text states that informational control
systems ask:
Is the organization "doing the right
things"?
Is the organization "doing things
right"?
Are rules and regulations being followed as
information is processed?
Is the organization's environment a necessary
and sufficient condition for success?
6. Question
All of the following are examples of strategic
actions a firm might take except:
Acquiring competitors to reduce competition
Expanding into neglected markets
Changing product packaging
Tying-up raw material sources
7. Question :
The best example of a tactical action that a
company might use in response to a competitive attack is to:
Acquire the competitor
Target the rival's markets
Expand into new geographical areas
Offer price discounts and rebates
8. Question :
The following is not a factor that affects how
a competitor will respond to a competitive attack:
The degree of market power and reputation of
the company that initiated the attack
The resources which are available for a firm
to respond
How dependent the competitor is on that
industry or particular market segment
The stock market reaction to the initial
competitive attack
9. Question
A situation where a company has a high
concentration of its business in a particular industry's market can be referred
to as:
Market dependence
Resource similarity
Actor's reputation
Competitor's resources
10. Question
The following argument is an example of
________________: A firm is considering a large price cut on its leading
product as a way to gain market share. One executive strongly disagrees with
the price cut and states, "We are in the same marketplace as our rivals,
and we do not have any competitive advantages in our cost structure. If we cut prices,
our competitors will likely do the same. The end result is that we will all
make less money."
a hardball strategy whereby competitive
actions are not undertaken without a clear advantage
a weakness strategy that leads a company into
constant decline
a strategy of forbearance
a strategy of co-opetition
11. Question :
What is the role of opportunity recognition in
the new venture development process?
BUSN
412 Week 6 Quiz
1. Question
Technical Computer Graphics
uses small project teams and forms alliances with its teams, customers, and
suppliers to accomplish projects. This is an example of ________________
combining forms of organizational structure.
outsourcing.
horizontal systems and processes.
democratic management control.
2. Question
Organizations generally tend to
become internally focused when faced with:
Resource scarcity
Declining performance
External pressures
All of the above
3. Question
All of the following except
___________ can be considered tools and techniques used to achieve effective
coordination and integration of key activities in an organization.
communications and information technologies
horizontal organization structures
horizontal systems and processes
horizontal diversification
4. Question
When______________, effective
ambidextrous organizations have alignment.
there is a clear sense of how value is being
created in the short term and how activities are properly integrated and
coordinated
employees are rewarded according to both
profit and sales growth
managers are focused on growth opportunities
divisional-level goals are consistent with
overall corporate goals
5. Question
Effective ambidextrous
structures, according to a study by O'Reilly and Tushman, had all of the
following attributes except:
Managerial efforts were highly focused on
revenue enhancement
Cross-fertilization among business units
A clear and compelling vision
Established units were shielded from the
distractions of launching new businesses
6. Question
It can be said that managers,
when faced with ethical crises, should:
Student Answer: Take the initiative to address
the problem
Focus on issues most relevant to stockholders
Wait for the other party to make the first
move
Cover up as much as possible
7. Question
___________________is the only
statement about ethical organizations that is false.
"Ethical values shape the search for
opportunities"
"Organizational ethics define what a
company is and what it stands for"
"The potential benefits of an ethical
organization are few but direct"
"Ethics provide a common frame of
reference that serves as a unifying force"
8. Question
Proactive measures to prevent
organizational ethics problems include all of the following except:
Student Answer: Instituting a reward system
which considers outcomes as its primary criterion.
Using leaders as role models of ethical
behavior.
Issuing statements describing the
organization's commitment to certain standards of behavior.
Using the organization's information systems
as a control system.
9. Question
The statement "__________________"
would least likely be found in a corporate credo.
Provide secure and stable employment for
employees.
Establish an environment that enhances
professional growth.
Support community organizations and projects.
Maximize financial benefits for stakeholders.
10. Question
All of the following are
elements of the Goolsby Leadership Model except:
Integrity
Charisma
Courage
Impact
11. Question
Briefly discuss three
interdependent activities that are critical for effective leadership.
BUSN
412 Week 7 Managing Innovation, Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship - You
Decide
Scenario, Your Role, Key
Players
You are Betty. Based on the scenario above you
should:
a. Explain to the bank exactly what is
occurring at EZ.
b. Say nothing and continue the status quo.
c. Talk to Ryan and explain your concerns.
d. Give hints to the bank about EZ's situation.
e. Attempt to cover up the problems and stall the bank's auditors.
b. Say nothing and continue the status quo.
c. Talk to Ryan and explain your concerns.
d. Give hints to the bank about EZ's situation.
e. Attempt to cover up the problems and stall the bank's auditors.
Activity
In Week 7, work with your team, compose a 2-3
page team paper based on each of your individual answers describing what,
ethically speaking, you would do if faced with this scenario.
Submit only one team paper to the Week 7 Assignments
Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on
how to use the Dropbox, read theseStep-by-Step Instructions or watch
thisDropbox Tutorial.
See Syllabus/"Due Dates for Assignments
& Exams" for due date information.
Grading Rubric:
Category
Points
Description
Understanding
60
Demonstrate a strong grasp of the problem at
hand. Demonstrate understanding of how the course concepts apply to the
problem.
Analysis
60
Apply original thought to solving the business
problem. Apply concepts from the course material correctly toward solving the
business problem.
Execution
20
Write your answer clearly and succinctly using
strong organization and proper grammar. Use citations correctly.
Total
140
A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the
above requirements.
BUSN412 – Week 7 You Decide
Transcript
Scenario
Betty King is the new controller at EZdot.com.
The previous controller was fired for “incompetence.” Ezdot.com has some severe
cash-flow problems that have become exacerbated by the recent acquisition of
another firm. The financials of both EZ and the other firm are as clear. The
new company has 450 employees that have a “can do” attitude. EZ’s bank is
seriously concerned about the company’s viability. Betty discovers that her new
boss, Ryan Roberts, who is EZ’s president and major shareholder, is holding a
substantial amount of checks from customers in his desk without telling her.
Ryan also plays with the firm’s float on a daily basis. (Float is the money
that is used on a day-to-day basis for operations.) It’s close to tax time. The
bank wants to know what is occurring and has a meeting with Betty today.
Your Role
You are Betty King. Based on the scenario, you
should:
1. Explain to the bank exactly what is occurring
at EZ.
2. Say nothing and continue the status quo.
3. Talk to Ryan and explain your concerns.
4. Give hints to the bank about EZ’s
situation.
5. Attempt to cover up the problems and stall
the bank’s auditors.
Key Players Key Players
Text for Audio Recording
Ryan Roberts President
Yes, I am holding a substantial amount of
checks from customers in my desk, but what’s the problem with this? I’m the
president and a major shareholder, so I don’t think this should be a big
concern for you.
John Smith Banker
It seems as though someone at EZ is playing
with the firm’s float on a daily basis. This is the money that is used on a
day-to-day basis for operations. We have some concerns here at the bank and
want to get to the bottom of this at our meeting today.
Activity:
Write a 2-3 page paper describing what,
ethically speaking; you would do if faced with this scenario.
BUSN
412 Business Policy - All 7 Weeks Discussions NEW
BUSN 412 Week 1 DQ 1
Robin Hood
BUSN 412 Week 1 DQ 2
Problem Solving
BUSN 412 Week 2 DQ 1
SWOT
BUSN 412 Week 2 DQ 2
Strategy and Performance
BUSN 412 Week 3 DQ 1
Mission Statement
BUSN 412 Week 3 DQ 2
Clicks and Bricks
BUSN 412 Week 4 DQ 1
Global Growth
BUSN 412 Week 4 DQ 2
Reverse Innovation
BUSN 412 Week 5 DQ 1
Motivation
BUSN 412 Week 5 DQ 2
Jamba Juice
BUSN 412 Week 6 DQ 1
Leadership Traits
BUSN 412 Week 6 DQ 2
Ethical Questions
BUSN 412 Week 7 DQ 1
Diversification in Space
BUSN 412 Week 7 DQ 2
Saving the Planet
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