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The hierarchy of organizational goals is in this order (least specific to most specific): - (ANSWER)mission
statements, vision statements, strategic objectives.
Some excellent examples of mission statements are: "To be the happiest place on earth" (Disney) and
"restoring patients to full life" (Medtronic) - (ANSWER)False
Organizational goals and objectives should be vague in order to allow changes in strategy. -
(ANSWER)False
Strategic Management - (ANSWER)is the study of why some firms outperformothers
Strategic Mission - (ANSWER)Statement explaining why acompany exists.
Provides context for all decisionswithin the organization
• Describes and enduring reality
Is capable of infinite fulfillment(no time frame)
• Useful for both internal andexternal audiences
Strategic Vision - (ANSWER)Crystallization of what leaderswant firm to be.
Guides development of strategyand organization
• Describes an inspiring newreality
• Is achievable within a specifictime period
• Primarily useful internally(slogans can be used externally)
Strategic Strategy - (ANSWER)How to beat present andpotential competitors.
Lists set of actions to provideproducts or services that createmore value than their cost
• Describes the "value proposition"chosen by the company
• Constantly changes in response toanalysis, trial and error
• For internal use
, MGMT 4513 MIDTERM EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
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Return on Equity (ROE) - (ANSWER)is the measure of a company's net income divided by its
shareholders' equity.
Retrun on Assets (ROA) - (ANSWER)a measure of how efficiently a company uses the assets it owns to
generate profits.
Voice Of The Process (VOP) - (ANSWER)the manner in which a process communicates its performance
capability to meet the expectations, wants, and needs of the customer.
Objectives other than wealth creation - (ANSWER)Objectives that are used as surrogates for eventual
wealth or thefulfillment of a mission
The economic value model - (ANSWER)Strategy objective is to maximize shareholder wealth
Stakeholder surplus model - (ANSWER)Defines beneficiary group and maximizes wealth for total group
Financial ratio analysis - (ANSWER)• Balance sheet
• Income statement
Stakeholder perspective - (ANSWER)• Employees
• Customers
• Owners
Stakeholders - (ANSWER)Individuals and groups who can affect, and are affected by, thestrategic
outcomes achieved and who have enforceable claims on afirm's performance
Capital Market Stakeholders - (ANSWER)Shareholders and lenders expect the firm to preserve and
enhancethe wealth they have entrusted to it