MBA Final Exam Exam 2026–2027|||questions and answers
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Terms in this set (91)
strategy where should we compete and how? integrated set of
choices that positions the business in its industry so as to
generate superior financial returns over time,
Strong strategy is consistent, aligns with intended business
model and positioning, How a business performs in its
environment compared to competitors
purpose and goal of strategy create a competitive advantage, determines where to engage
with the competition and choice of business model
Goal: superior performance, substantial positive return, above
average profitability, above average return on equity
Five Stages of the Strategic Management Analysis - understand unique competitive strengths, how to
Process create value
Formulation - vison, mission, goals, objectives, strategic
approach
Implementation - allocate resources, organizational structure,
employees, activities to engage in
Evaluation - think and respond based on results and analysis
Performance - success or failure of strategy
Five Questions to Define strategy Why are firms different
How are competitive differences sustained?
What is special about strategic decisions
What is the nature of strategy in multi-divisional firm?
How is strategic effectiveness measured?
Competitive Advantage specialized approach to create value to meet market
expectations
Strategic Decision Making non-routine, affect entire organizational functions,
commitment of resources needed, difficult to reverse, making
a clear choice among alternatives, easily identified as failure
or success
Clear Choice - what will it do and not do
Resources and capabilities that set a company apart
Long term vision
Company business model
, External Analysis industries and competitors, how it is evolving, growing and
the importance
Internal Analysis value chain and competitive advantage
Resource Based Analysis Sustainable competitive advantage
Strategy vs Tactics Strategy - long term plan, affects entire company, difficult to
change, fundamental to everything you do
Tactics - how to get there, day to day activities
how does strategy change over time Technology, big data, rapid communication,
Globalization
Ease of access to finance and markets
24/7 pace of work
Rapid change and evolving conditions
how is strategy effectiveness measured Financial performance metrics
Qualitative assessments
Stakeholder goals (internal and external)
SWOT Analysis Strenghth
Weakness
Opportunity
Threat
with rationales/graded A+/2026 update/100% correct
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Terms in this set (91)
strategy where should we compete and how? integrated set of
choices that positions the business in its industry so as to
generate superior financial returns over time,
Strong strategy is consistent, aligns with intended business
model and positioning, How a business performs in its
environment compared to competitors
purpose and goal of strategy create a competitive advantage, determines where to engage
with the competition and choice of business model
Goal: superior performance, substantial positive return, above
average profitability, above average return on equity
Five Stages of the Strategic Management Analysis - understand unique competitive strengths, how to
Process create value
Formulation - vison, mission, goals, objectives, strategic
approach
Implementation - allocate resources, organizational structure,
employees, activities to engage in
Evaluation - think and respond based on results and analysis
Performance - success or failure of strategy
Five Questions to Define strategy Why are firms different
How are competitive differences sustained?
What is special about strategic decisions
What is the nature of strategy in multi-divisional firm?
How is strategic effectiveness measured?
Competitive Advantage specialized approach to create value to meet market
expectations
Strategic Decision Making non-routine, affect entire organizational functions,
commitment of resources needed, difficult to reverse, making
a clear choice among alternatives, easily identified as failure
or success
Clear Choice - what will it do and not do
Resources and capabilities that set a company apart
Long term vision
Company business model
, External Analysis industries and competitors, how it is evolving, growing and
the importance
Internal Analysis value chain and competitive advantage
Resource Based Analysis Sustainable competitive advantage
Strategy vs Tactics Strategy - long term plan, affects entire company, difficult to
change, fundamental to everything you do
Tactics - how to get there, day to day activities
how does strategy change over time Technology, big data, rapid communication,
Globalization
Ease of access to finance and markets
24/7 pace of work
Rapid change and evolving conditions
how is strategy effectiveness measured Financial performance metrics
Qualitative assessments
Stakeholder goals (internal and external)
SWOT Analysis Strenghth
Weakness
Opportunity
Threat
