Questions from Strategic Management


Q: Explain how to choose between a divisional-by-product and

Explain how to choose between a divisional-by-product and a divisional-by-region organizational structure.

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Q: What are the two major disadvantages of an SBU-type organizational

What are the two major disadvantages of an SBU-type organizational structure? What are the two major advantages? At what point in a firm’s growth do you feel the advantages offset the disadvantages? E...

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Q: In order of importance in your opinion, list six advantages of

In order of importance in your opinion, list six advantages of a matrix organizational structure.

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Q: Compare and contrast profit sharing with gain sharing as employee performance incentives

Compare and contrast profit sharing with gain sharing as employee performance incentives.

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Q: List three resistance to change strategies. Give an example when you

List three resistance to change strategies. Give an example when you would use each method or approach.

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Q: List reasons why it is important for an organization not to have

List reasons why it is important for an organization not to have a “glass ceiling”.

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Q: Compare strategy formulation with strategy implementation in terms of each being an

Compare strategy formulation with strategy implementation in terms of each being an art or a science.

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Q: Explain why organizational structure is so important in strategy implementation.

Explain why organizational structure is so important in strategy implementation.

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Q: Explain and discuss the Balanced Scorecard.

Explain and discuss the Balanced Scorecard.

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Q: Explain how marketing, finance/accounting, R&D,

Explain how marketing, finance/accounting, R&D, and computer information systems managers’ involvement in strategy formulation can enhance strategy implementation.

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