DBA Doctor of Business Administration MCQ 3

Question 1

Which regression diagnostic statistic is used to detect multicollinearity among independent variables in a quantitative DBA study?

Accepted Answer

Variance Inflation Factor (VIF)

Answer

VIF measures how much the variance of a regression coefficient is inflated due to collinearity with other predictors; values above 10 are typically problematic.

Question 2

Porter's Five Forces model is primarily used to analyze:

Accepted Answer

The structural attractiveness and competitive intensity of an industry

Answer

Porter's Five Forces assesses industry-level competition through threats of entry, substitutes, buyer/supplier power, and rivalry.

Question 3

A DBA researcher uses a mixed-methods design where qualitative findings are used to explain quantitative results. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Sequential explanatory design

Answer

In a sequential explanatory design, quantitative data is collected first, then qualitative data explains or elaborates on the quantitative findings.

Question 4

Agency theory primarily addresses the problem arising from:

Accepted Answer

Separation of ownership and control in corporations

Answer

Agency theory examines conflicts of interest between principals (shareholders) and agents (managers) when ownership and control are separated.

Question 5

The VRIO framework evaluates firm resources based on value, rarity, imitability, and organization. A resource that meets all four criteria is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A source of sustained competitive advantage

Answer

Resources that are valuable, rare, costly to imitate, and supported by the organization generate sustained competitive advantage.

DBA - Doctor of Business Administration Practice Test

DBA - Doctor of Business Administration Practice Test

DBA Doctor of Business Administration MCQ 3