COM Strategic Planning & Analysis 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'emergent strategy'?

Accepted Answer

A strategy that develops organically through patterns of decisions and responses to the environment

Answer

Emergent strategy forms through learning and adaptation over time rather than being fully designed in advance.

Question 2

A company's 'strategic intent' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A long-term aspiration that creates a significant gap between current capabilities and future ambition

Answer

Strategic intent describes an ambitious, long-horizon goal that stretches the organization and creates a rallying purpose for all stakeholders.

Question 3

When evaluating strategic options using the SAFe criteria, a manager assesses whether a strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Suitable, Acceptable, and Feasible

Answer

The SAFe criteria (Suitable, Acceptable, Feasible) are used to screen and evaluate strategic options for viability.

Question 4

A 'market segmentation' strategy in operations planning helps managers by:

Accepted Answer

Dividing the market into distinct groups to better target resources and offerings

Answer

Market segmentation identifies distinct customer groups with shared needs, enabling more focused resource allocation and tailored value propositions.

Question 5

In strategic planning, a 'pivot' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A structured course correction where the organization shifts its strategy based on new information or results

Answer

A strategic pivot involves deliberately changing direction — product, market, or business model — in response to evidence that the current strategy is insufficient.

(COM) Certified Operations Manager Practice Test

(COM) Certified Operations Manager Practice Test

COM Strategic Planning & Analysis 5