GEB 4890 1 ACTUAL ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND FULL
SOLUTION
●● Due to impending labor strife over planned layoffs in its Silicon
Valley headquarters, a social networking company has decided to
outsource its programming operations to an emerging market, India, to
obtain cheaper labor. Since then, this social networking company has
encountered criticism that has diminished its current market position and
staff productivity. You have been retained by this company to develop an
appropriate reactive (emergent) strategy that would begin by
Answer: cancelling the job cuts till the market situation and entry
operations stabilize.
●● An evolving strategy for a ride-share business like Uber or Lyft is not
likely to be triggered by
Answer: their need to respond to short-term swings in the stock market
that impact timing of an initial public offering (IPO).
●● It is normal for a company's strategy to end up being
Answer: a blend of proactive actions to improve the company's
competitiveness and financial performance, and adaptive reactions to
unanticipated developments and fresh market conditions.
, ●● A regional electric scooter manufacturer sells its scooter at a lower
price than other manufacturers of two-wheeler scooters. What will make
the product most attractive for customers?
Answer: high value
●● Why are crafting and executing business strategies the foremost tasks
of any organization?
Answer: because a good strategy coupled with a good strategy execution
are the most telling signs of good management and allow a company to
be a standout performer in the marketplace
●● A company's strategy stands a better chance of succeeding when
Answer: it is predicated on competitive moves aimed at appealing to
buyers in ways that set the company apart from rivals.
●● A winning strategy is one that
Answer: fits the company's internal and external situation, builds
sustainable competitive advantage, and improves company performance.
●● Identify the company with a low-cost provider strategy.
Answer: A baby products retailer sells unassembled baby furniture
produced in China.
●● In evaluating proposed or existing strategies managers should
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND FULL
SOLUTION
●● Due to impending labor strife over planned layoffs in its Silicon
Valley headquarters, a social networking company has decided to
outsource its programming operations to an emerging market, India, to
obtain cheaper labor. Since then, this social networking company has
encountered criticism that has diminished its current market position and
staff productivity. You have been retained by this company to develop an
appropriate reactive (emergent) strategy that would begin by
Answer: cancelling the job cuts till the market situation and entry
operations stabilize.
●● An evolving strategy for a ride-share business like Uber or Lyft is not
likely to be triggered by
Answer: their need to respond to short-term swings in the stock market
that impact timing of an initial public offering (IPO).
●● It is normal for a company's strategy to end up being
Answer: a blend of proactive actions to improve the company's
competitiveness and financial performance, and adaptive reactions to
unanticipated developments and fresh market conditions.
, ●● A regional electric scooter manufacturer sells its scooter at a lower
price than other manufacturers of two-wheeler scooters. What will make
the product most attractive for customers?
Answer: high value
●● Why are crafting and executing business strategies the foremost tasks
of any organization?
Answer: because a good strategy coupled with a good strategy execution
are the most telling signs of good management and allow a company to
be a standout performer in the marketplace
●● A company's strategy stands a better chance of succeeding when
Answer: it is predicated on competitive moves aimed at appealing to
buyers in ways that set the company apart from rivals.
●● A winning strategy is one that
Answer: fits the company's internal and external situation, builds
sustainable competitive advantage, and improves company performance.
●● Identify the company with a low-cost provider strategy.
Answer: A baby products retailer sells unassembled baby furniture
produced in China.
●● In evaluating proposed or existing strategies managers should
