BMO Strategic Planning 3

Question 1

Which stage of the strategic management process involves comparing actual organizational performance against established goals?

Accepted Answer

Strategy evaluation and control

Answer

Strategy evaluation and control is the phase where performance is measured against benchmarks and corrective actions are initiated when deviations occur.

Question 2

The Ansoff Matrix quadrant that carries the HIGHEST risk for an organization is:

Accepted Answer

Diversification

Answer

Diversification is the riskiest quadrant in the Ansoff Matrix because the organization is simultaneously entering a new market with a new product.

Question 3

A 'PESTEL' analysis is used in strategic planning primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify macro-environmental factors that may impact the organization

Answer

PESTEL analyzes Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors in the macro-environment to inform strategic decisions.

Question 4

In the Balanced Scorecard framework, the 'Learning and Growth' perspective primarily measures:

Accepted Answer

Employee skills, culture, and organizational capacity for innovation

Answer

The Learning and Growth perspective focuses on the intangible assets—human capital, information capital, and organizational capital—that enable the other three scorecard perspectives.

Question 5

A company decides to license its brand to a foreign manufacturer instead of establishing its own foreign subsidiary. This market entry strategy is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Licensing

Answer

Licensing grants a foreign entity the right to use the company's intellectual property in exchange for royalties, requiring minimal capital investment and risk.

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BMO Strategic Planning 3