CSAM EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
UPDATE.
which of the following is incorrect with respect to creating a CSAM table? - ANS The criterion
includes : reduces heat to head competition
While many matrix analyses share common criterion (those of overall value despite the primary
objective of the analysis), each matrix requires specific criterion focused on obtaining
information directly related to assessing the primary focus of the analysis itself. Which of the
following are PRIMARY criterion (i.e. those ESSENTIAL in accomplishing the primary
objective of the analysis) in constructing a CPAM for a corporation with a portfolio restructuring
related diversification strategy? Note: Variables that might appear on multiple matrices are
general types of variables that one includes to round out the information collected by the matrix
but these types usually are not ESSENTIAL to getting the information required. - ANS
Distribution fits
Your corporation has three companies, The CPAM/CSAM locations are: Company 1: GREEN-
YELLOW; Company 2: YELLOW-RED; Company 3: RED-RED. Assuming each business plots
in the most attractive industry ... - ANS Company 1
The XYZ corporation has just completed a GE/McKinsey analysis. Business "A", "C", and "D"
are in industry 1. Businesses "B" and "E" are in industry 2; Businesses "F", "G" and "H" are in
separate industries... - ANS Business "F" is likely to remain in the portfolio for a while
A strategy keyed to (1) skills transfer opportunities, (2) brand-name association and transfer, (3)
the cost-savings that come with combining overlapping value chain activities, and (4) leveraging
existing resource strengths and competitive capabilities can be a very powerful strategy that can
lead to economies of scope and sustainable competitive advantage. The type of strategy
described here is a ______________ strategy. - ANS related diversification
A corporation own three business: "A", "B", "C". Business "A" has a corporate portfolio
assessment weighted rating of 6.1. ... - ANS Business "C" should have priority of investment
For which of the following analyses should you provide commonalities across industries when
analyzing a corporate portfolio. - ANS A KSF analysis
A corporation with a related diversification strategy via acquisition finds that its combined
BCG/GE- McKinsey analysis recommends divesting one of its business and acquiring a
replacement sometime in the near (next few years) futures to create a more well balance
portfolio.... - ANS related diversification via acquisition
, The diversification strategy that reduces the scope via divestment/liquidation is known as ___
strategy - ANS retrenchment
The criterion on the corporate portfolio assessment matrix for a firm pursuing a related ... - ANS
False
Identify the error in creating a GE/McKinsey matrix - ANS The vertical and horizontal axis have
a range of zero to five
Which of the following describes the appeal of using an related diversification strategy? - ANS It
allows the corporation to reap the competitive benefits of skills, transfer, lower costs, common
brand names and to build greater profit
Your are conducting analyses to assess of the degree to which the corporation's businesses
support corporate objectives. You desire to possible to supports your conclusions. Your... - ANS
a SWOT analysis
A low-cost leadership strategy is an essential element of a portfolio restructuring strategy, - ANS
False
A strategy keyed to (1) skills transfer opportunities (2) brand-name association and transfer, (3)
the cost-savings that come activities, and (4) leveraging existing resources strengths and... - ANS
related diversification
While many matrix analyses share common criterion (those of overall value the primary
objective of the analysis.) each matrix focused on obtaining information directly relatedto
assessing the primary focus of the analysis itself... - ANS Profitability
A corporation with a related diversification strategy via acquisition fids that its combined
BCG/GE-McKinsey analysis recommends divesting and acquiring a replacement sometime in
the near.... - ANS related diversification via acquisition
You own three companies in three different segments of the same industry. Company 1 is in a
segment characterized by high profitability.... - ANS to Company 1
You own three companies in three different segments of the same industry . Company 2 is in a
segment charasterized by high prof.... low entry ll - ANS to Company 2
You are conducting analyses to assess of the degree to which the corporation's businesses
support corporate objectives. You desire to have as much information as possible to support your
conclusions. Your corporation owns five businesses in three industries. Assuming the list of
analyses which follow are the only ones you know how to conduct, which of these analyses must
data be collected for and the analysis completed prior to your being able to complete your
assessment of how well each of the corporation's businesses are able to support the corporation's
objectives? Assume that no data has been collected and no previous analyses have been
completed at either the firm or corporate level. - ANS a corporate portfolio assessment matrix
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
UPDATE.
which of the following is incorrect with respect to creating a CSAM table? - ANS The criterion
includes : reduces heat to head competition
While many matrix analyses share common criterion (those of overall value despite the primary
objective of the analysis), each matrix requires specific criterion focused on obtaining
information directly related to assessing the primary focus of the analysis itself. Which of the
following are PRIMARY criterion (i.e. those ESSENTIAL in accomplishing the primary
objective of the analysis) in constructing a CPAM for a corporation with a portfolio restructuring
related diversification strategy? Note: Variables that might appear on multiple matrices are
general types of variables that one includes to round out the information collected by the matrix
but these types usually are not ESSENTIAL to getting the information required. - ANS
Distribution fits
Your corporation has three companies, The CPAM/CSAM locations are: Company 1: GREEN-
YELLOW; Company 2: YELLOW-RED; Company 3: RED-RED. Assuming each business plots
in the most attractive industry ... - ANS Company 1
The XYZ corporation has just completed a GE/McKinsey analysis. Business "A", "C", and "D"
are in industry 1. Businesses "B" and "E" are in industry 2; Businesses "F", "G" and "H" are in
separate industries... - ANS Business "F" is likely to remain in the portfolio for a while
A strategy keyed to (1) skills transfer opportunities, (2) brand-name association and transfer, (3)
the cost-savings that come with combining overlapping value chain activities, and (4) leveraging
existing resource strengths and competitive capabilities can be a very powerful strategy that can
lead to economies of scope and sustainable competitive advantage. The type of strategy
described here is a ______________ strategy. - ANS related diversification
A corporation own three business: "A", "B", "C". Business "A" has a corporate portfolio
assessment weighted rating of 6.1. ... - ANS Business "C" should have priority of investment
For which of the following analyses should you provide commonalities across industries when
analyzing a corporate portfolio. - ANS A KSF analysis
A corporation with a related diversification strategy via acquisition finds that its combined
BCG/GE- McKinsey analysis recommends divesting one of its business and acquiring a
replacement sometime in the near (next few years) futures to create a more well balance
portfolio.... - ANS related diversification via acquisition
, The diversification strategy that reduces the scope via divestment/liquidation is known as ___
strategy - ANS retrenchment
The criterion on the corporate portfolio assessment matrix for a firm pursuing a related ... - ANS
False
Identify the error in creating a GE/McKinsey matrix - ANS The vertical and horizontal axis have
a range of zero to five
Which of the following describes the appeal of using an related diversification strategy? - ANS It
allows the corporation to reap the competitive benefits of skills, transfer, lower costs, common
brand names and to build greater profit
Your are conducting analyses to assess of the degree to which the corporation's businesses
support corporate objectives. You desire to possible to supports your conclusions. Your... - ANS
a SWOT analysis
A low-cost leadership strategy is an essential element of a portfolio restructuring strategy, - ANS
False
A strategy keyed to (1) skills transfer opportunities (2) brand-name association and transfer, (3)
the cost-savings that come activities, and (4) leveraging existing resources strengths and... - ANS
related diversification
While many matrix analyses share common criterion (those of overall value the primary
objective of the analysis.) each matrix focused on obtaining information directly relatedto
assessing the primary focus of the analysis itself... - ANS Profitability
A corporation with a related diversification strategy via acquisition fids that its combined
BCG/GE-McKinsey analysis recommends divesting and acquiring a replacement sometime in
the near.... - ANS related diversification via acquisition
You own three companies in three different segments of the same industry. Company 1 is in a
segment characterized by high profitability.... - ANS to Company 1
You own three companies in three different segments of the same industry . Company 2 is in a
segment charasterized by high prof.... low entry ll - ANS to Company 2
You are conducting analyses to assess of the degree to which the corporation's businesses
support corporate objectives. You desire to have as much information as possible to support your
conclusions. Your corporation owns five businesses in three industries. Assuming the list of
analyses which follow are the only ones you know how to conduct, which of these analyses must
data be collected for and the analysis completed prior to your being able to complete your
assessment of how well each of the corporation's businesses are able to support the corporation's
objectives? Assume that no data has been collected and no previous analyses have been
completed at either the firm or corporate level. - ANS a corporate portfolio assessment matrix
