Strategic Management: Concepts And Cases: Competitiveness
And Globalization 14th Edition, (Latest Updates)
By Michael Hitt, R. Duane Ireland, Robert Hoskisson & Jeffrey Harrison
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,Chapter 01. Strategic Management And Strategic Competitiveness ---------------------------------- 3
Chapter 02. The External Environment: Opportunities, Threats, Industry Competition, And
Competitor Analysis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70
Chapter 03. The Internal Organization: Resources, Capabilities, Core Competencies, And
Competitive Advantages --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 04. Business-Level Strategy------------------------------------------------------------------------- 185
Chapter 05. Competitive Rivalry And Competitive Dynamics ----------------------------------------- 236
Chapter 06. Corporate-Level Strategy----------------------------------------------------------------------- 293
Chapter 07. Merger And Acquisition Strategies And Restructuring --------------------------------- 349
Chapter 08. International Strategy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 408
Chapter 09. Cooperative Strategy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 465
Chapter 10. Corporate Governance-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 523
Chapter 11. Organizational Structure And Controls ----------------------------------------------------- 587
Chapter 12. Strategic Leadership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 653
Chapter 13. Strategic Entrepreneurship -------------------------------------------------------------------- 714
,Chapter 01. Strategic Management And Strategic Competitiveness
Michael Hitt: Strategic Management: Concepts And Cases: Competitiveness And Globalization 14th Edition, Test Bank
TRUE / FALSE
1. The Difference Between Average And Above-Average Returns Is That Average
Returns Are Returns That An Investor Expects To Earn From An Investment As
Compared To Other Investments With Similar Stock Prices, While Above-Average
Returns Are In Excess Of Expectations For Similarly Priced Stocks.
A. True
B. False
ANS: False
Rationale:
Average Returns Are Returns That An Investor Expects To Earn Relative To Investments
With Similar Risk, Not Similar Stock Prices. Above-Average Returns Are Returns That
Exceed What Investors Expect Given The Level Of Risk, Not Simply Price Comparisons.
Because The Statement Incorrectly Defines How Returns Are Evaluated (Price Instead
Of Risk), It Is
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SM.HITT.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness,
Strategy, Competitive Advantage, Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic
Management Process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology -
BUSPROG: Analytic
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
DATE CREATED: 4/19/2023 5:02 PM
, DATE MODIFIED: 4/19/2023 5:02 PM
2. Particularly When Assessing Investments In New Venture Firms, The Most Effective,
And Often The Only, Way To Measure The Performance Of The Firms And Determine
Their Viability As An Investment Option Is To Examine Financial Metrics Such As
Returns On Assets, And Sales.
A. True
B. False
ANS: False
Rationale:
New Venture Firms Often Lack Stable Financial Histories, Making Traditional Financial
Metrics Such As Return On Assets Or Sales Unreliable Or Unavailable. Instead,
Investors Frequently Assess Non-Financial Indicators, Such As The Quality Of The
Management Team, Innovation Potential, Market Opportunity, And Scalability.
Therefore, Financial Metrics Are Not The Most Effective Or Only Way To Evaluate New
Ventures.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SM.HITT.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness,
Strategy, Competitive Advantage, Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic
Management Process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology -
BUSPROG: Analytic
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
DATE CREATED: 4/19/2023 5:02 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/19/2023 5:02 PM