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WPC 480 – Strategic Management | 100+ Exam Questions on Models, Strategies & Governance | Arizona State University

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This exam-focused document for WPC 480 – Strategic Management contains over 100 real and practice exam questions with complete and accurate answers, tailored for the 2025/2026 academic year. It provides full coverage of key strategic management topics such as the Industrial Organization (I/O) model, resource-based view (RBV), Porter’s Five Forces, VRIO and VRIN frameworks, PESTEL analysis, stakeholder management, corporate-level and business-level strategies, competitive dynamics, value chain activities, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and corporate governance. Each question is paired with a concise and direct answer, making it a high-value resource for revision, concept reinforcement, and assessment readiness. The content reflects the structure and expectations of WPC 480 exams and is formatted for easy reference, making it suitable for both midterms and final exam preparation. This resource is ideal for students enrolled in: – B.S. in Business Administration – B.A. in Business with concentrations in Global Politics, Communication, or Sustainability – Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management tracks – MBA foundation courses or capstone projects requiring strategic management comprehension Whether you're reviewing core theories or preparing for applied case-based questions, this document ensures clarity, depth, and exam alignment, helping students confidently achieve top performance. Keywords: strategic management, WPC 480, business strategy, competitive advantage, resource-based view, Porter’s five forces, VRIO, corporate strategy, PESTEL, stakeholder theory, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, corporate governance, cost leadership, differentiation strategy, industry analysis, value chain, organizational structure, strategic decision-making

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The I/O model of above-average returns - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1. study the

external environment(general, industry, competitor), especially the industry

environment

2. locate an industry with high potential for above average returns.

3. identify the strategy called for by the attractive industry to earn above

average returns.

4. develop or acquire assets and skills needed to implement the strategy.

5.use the firms strengths to implement the strategy.


what is the external environment - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔general environment,

industry environment, and competitor environment

,what is an attractive industry - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔an industry whose structural

characteristics suggest above-average returns


what is a strategy formula - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔selection of a strategy linked

with above-average returns in a particular industry


assets and skills - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Assets and skills required to implement a

chosen strategy


strategy implementation - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔selection of strategic actions

linked with effective implementation of the chosen strategy


superior returns - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔earning of above-average returns


The resources-based model of above-average returns - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1.

identify firm's resources 2. determine firm's capabilities 3. determine the

potential of the firm's resources and capabilities in terms of a competitive

advantage 4. locate an attractive industry 5. select a strategy that best

allows the firm to utilize its resources and capabilities relative to

opportunities in the external environment


resources - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔inputs into a firm's production process

, capabilities - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔capacity of an integrated set of resources to

integratively perform a task or activity


competitive advantage - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔ability of a firm to create superior

value for its customers


What are the three stakeholder groups - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Capital Market

Stakeholders

Product Market Stakeholders

Organizational Stakeholders


stakeholder - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔people who are affected by a firm's

performance and who have claims on its performance


capital market stakeholder - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔shareholders, major suppliers

of capital


product market stakeholders - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔primary customers, suppliers,

host communities, unions


organizational stakeholders - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔employees, managers,

nonmanagers




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