MGMT 309 Exam 2 || Error-Free Answers 100%.
A(n) ____ for Choice Waste Management could be "to develop a recycling campaign for rural
communities of less than 1000 customers." It would develop naturally out of a strategic goal
seeking "to increase recycling by 10% everywhere." correct answers tactical goal
A single-use plan that has a more narrow scope than a program is called a(n) correct answers
project
A program is similar to a project, but smaller. (T/F) correct answers False
A single-use plan for a large set of activities is called a correct answers program
A contingency plan is usually done as an action plan. (T/F) correct answers True
AOL eliminated fees to some subscribers to try to attract more users. AOL was using a(n) ____
strategy. correct answers defender
Adolph Coors Company heavily developed Zima brand beer that was targeted to Generation
Xers, but Zima gained only a small share of a rapidly growing market. According to the BCG
matrix, Zima is an example of a correct answers question mark
An impulsive CEO can turn a deliberate strategy into an emergent strategy. (T/F) correct answers
True
An international strategy in which the company attempts to combine the benefits of global scale
efficiencies with the benefits and advantages of local responsiveness is called global strategy.
(T/F) correct answers False (this is transnational strategy)
, According to the Miles and Snow model of business strategy, which of these strategies is the
most appropriate for use in an unstable environment? correct answers prospector
Abercrombie & Fitch uses its ability to manage its supply chain more effectively than most of its
competitors to create correct answers distinctive competence
A(n) ____ strategy is a pattern of action that develops over time in an organization in the absence
of missions and goals, or despite missions and goals. correct answers emergent
3M is a highly innovative firm that is constantly seeking new markets and is oriented toward
growth and taking risks. It uses a(n) ____ strategy. correct answers prospector
A disadvantage of the ____ decision-making model is that it does not use ethics. correct answers
classical
Activist investors often try to influence a board to sell off a business unit if it does not have a lot
of synergy with other business units. To gain enough influence with the board, these investors
usually require correct answers a coalition
A plant manager notices that overtime seems to be excessive. This will stimulate a decision.
(T/F) correct answers True
A(n) ____ group is the most common form of a decision-making group. correct answers
interacting group
A product layout MOST likely would be found in organizations correct answers using large-
batch (mass production) technology
A Forever 21 retail store creates value and provides place and time utility by bringing together
the customer and products made by others. (T/F) correct answers False
A(n) ____ for Choice Waste Management could be "to develop a recycling campaign for rural
communities of less than 1000 customers." It would develop naturally out of a strategic goal
seeking "to increase recycling by 10% everywhere." correct answers tactical goal
A single-use plan that has a more narrow scope than a program is called a(n) correct answers
project
A program is similar to a project, but smaller. (T/F) correct answers False
A single-use plan for a large set of activities is called a correct answers program
A contingency plan is usually done as an action plan. (T/F) correct answers True
AOL eliminated fees to some subscribers to try to attract more users. AOL was using a(n) ____
strategy. correct answers defender
Adolph Coors Company heavily developed Zima brand beer that was targeted to Generation
Xers, but Zima gained only a small share of a rapidly growing market. According to the BCG
matrix, Zima is an example of a correct answers question mark
An impulsive CEO can turn a deliberate strategy into an emergent strategy. (T/F) correct answers
True
An international strategy in which the company attempts to combine the benefits of global scale
efficiencies with the benefits and advantages of local responsiveness is called global strategy.
(T/F) correct answers False (this is transnational strategy)
, According to the Miles and Snow model of business strategy, which of these strategies is the
most appropriate for use in an unstable environment? correct answers prospector
Abercrombie & Fitch uses its ability to manage its supply chain more effectively than most of its
competitors to create correct answers distinctive competence
A(n) ____ strategy is a pattern of action that develops over time in an organization in the absence
of missions and goals, or despite missions and goals. correct answers emergent
3M is a highly innovative firm that is constantly seeking new markets and is oriented toward
growth and taking risks. It uses a(n) ____ strategy. correct answers prospector
A disadvantage of the ____ decision-making model is that it does not use ethics. correct answers
classical
Activist investors often try to influence a board to sell off a business unit if it does not have a lot
of synergy with other business units. To gain enough influence with the board, these investors
usually require correct answers a coalition
A plant manager notices that overtime seems to be excessive. This will stimulate a decision.
(T/F) correct answers True
A(n) ____ group is the most common form of a decision-making group. correct answers
interacting group
A product layout MOST likely would be found in organizations correct answers using large-
batch (mass production) technology
A Forever 21 retail store creates value and provides place and time utility by bringing together
the customer and products made by others. (T/F) correct answers False
