MGMT 4853 Chapter 11 NEWEST EXAM 2026 \COMPLETE
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When is a firm's performance likely to decline?
when strategy is not matched to appropriate structures
when structure is used to facilitate implementation
when separate structures are used for each strategy
when structure is formed before strategy
A
Why is developing an organizational structure that effectively supports strategy often
difficult to do?
Structure cannot be changed once in place.
The environment may be uncertain.
Stability is often lacking.
New advantages cannot be formed.
B
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How can a company operate in a way that allows it to better understand the cause and
effect relationships experienced when competing against rivals?
It eliminates structural flexibility.
It increases structural stability.
It has properly aligned structures.
It utilizes a structural status quo.
C
Why are organizational controls important to the success of an organization?
They are used to measure shareholder returns.
They are needed to exploit competitive advantage.
They allow managers to make all major decisions while monitoring all activities.
They eliminate the need for differentiation strategies.
B
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How do firms typically use information from internal analysis, external analysis, and their
mission?
to implement diversification strategies at the corporate level
to change financial controls
to transfer competencies across businesses
to formulate strategies
D
When a department is given objectives, how does it indicate the time and budget it will
need to accomplish those objectives?
with a detailed implementation plan
with return on investment targets
through the use of digital platforms that aid in sharing
with value creation plans in a strategic network group
A
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