Test Bank For Strategic Management Concepts And Cases Competitiveness And Globalization 14e
Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, Robert Hoskisson, Jeffrey Harrison (All Chapters 100% Original Verified,
A+ Grade)
Chapter 01 - Strategic Management And Strategic Competitiveness
True / False
1. The Difference Between Average And Above-Average Returns Is That Average Returns Are Returns That An Investor
Expects To Earn From An Investment As Compared To Other Investments With Similar Stock Prices, While Above-
Average Returns Are In Excess Of Expectations For Similarly Priced Stocks.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness, Strategy, Competitive Advantage,
Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic Management Process.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Analyze
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
2. Particularly When Assessing Investments In New Venture Firms, The Most Effective, And Often The Only, Way To
Measure The Performance Of The Firms And Determine Their Viability As An Investment Option Is To Examine
Financial Metrics Such As Returns On Assets, And Sales.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness, Strategy, Competitive Advantage,
Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic Management Process.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Analyze
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
3. Examples Of Incremental Innovations Include Ipads, Wi-Fi, And The Web Browser.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
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,Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Apply
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
4. The I/O And Resource-Based Models Contain Many Of The Same Steps. One Clear Difference Between The Two
Models Is The Resource-Based Model Starts By Looking At The Internal Strengths And Weaknesses Of a Firm, While
The I/O Model Begins With An Examination Of The External Environment. Another Key Difference Is The Resource-
Based Model Identifies An Attractive Industry Much Earlier In The Process Than Does The I/O Model.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-4 The Resource-Based Model Of Above-Average Returns
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.04 - Use The Resource-Based Model To Explain How Firms Can Earn Above-
Average Returns.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Analyze
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Multiple Choice
5. What Has a Firm Achieved When It Successfully Formulates And Implements a Value-Creating Strategy?
a. Strategic Competitiveness
b. A Permanently Sustainable Competitive Advantage
c. Substantial Returns
d. Legal And Ethical Core Values
Answer: a
Points: 1
Difficulty: Easy
References: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness, Strategy, Competitive Advantage,
Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic Management Process.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
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,Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
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Date Modified: 5/17/2023 4:21 Pm
6. The Primary Drivers Of Hypercompetition Are And .
a. Rising Global Socio-Economic Instability; Increased Inflation
b. The Emergence Of a Global Economy; Rapid Technological Change
c. Increased Global Competition; Decreased Tariffs
d. Increased Availability Of Capital; Increased Competition
Answer: b
Points: 1
Difficulty: Easy
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/15/2023 2:15 Pm
7. All Of The Following Are Characteristics Of The Global Economy Except:
a. The Increasing Importance Of Emerging Economies As Sources Of Revenue Growth.
b. The Free Movement Of Goods, Services, People, Skills, And Ideas Across Geographic Borders.
c. The Increased Use Of Tariffs To Protect Industries.
d. Higher Levels Of Opportunities And Challenges In New Geographic Markets.
Answer: c
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Diversity
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
8. The Increasing Economic Interdependence Among Countries And Their Organizations As Reflected In The Flow Of
Products, Financial Capital, And Knowledge Across Country Borders Is Defined As
a. Hypercompetition.
b. Boundaryless Retailing.
c. Strategic Intensity.
d. Globalization.
Answer: d
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, Points: 1
Difficulty: Easy
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Diversity
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/17/2023 6:18 Pm
9. New Markets Created By The Technologies Underlying The Development Of Products Such As Ipads And Wi-Fi Are
a Result Of
a. Disruptive Technologies.
b. Global Competition.
c. Knowledge Intensity.
d. Hypercompetition.
Answer: a
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Apply
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/17/2023 4:22 Pm
10. The Ceo Of Ridgeway, Inc., Realizes That The Company's Survival Depends On Developing And Acquiring
Knowledge. Which Of The Following Actions By The Ceo Would Be Most Consistent With This Need?
a. Ensuring That All Current, Unique Knowledge Of The Firm Is Protected By Patents
b. Planning Extensive Employee Training And Hiring Educated And Experienced Employees
c. Investing In Sophisticated Databases In Relevant Knowledge Areas
d. Establishing a System Of Organizational Intelligence Gathering
Answer: b
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
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Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, Robert Hoskisson, Jeffrey Harrison (All Chapters 100% Original Verified,
A+ Grade)
Chapter 01 - Strategic Management And Strategic Competitiveness
True / False
1. The Difference Between Average And Above-Average Returns Is That Average Returns Are Returns That An Investor
Expects To Earn From An Investment As Compared To Other Investments With Similar Stock Prices, While Above-
Average Returns Are In Excess Of Expectations For Similarly Priced Stocks.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness, Strategy, Competitive Advantage,
Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic Management Process.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Analyze
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
2. Particularly When Assessing Investments In New Venture Firms, The Most Effective, And Often The Only, Way To
Measure The Performance Of The Firms And Determine Their Viability As An Investment Option Is To Examine
Financial Metrics Such As Returns On Assets, And Sales.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness, Strategy, Competitive Advantage,
Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic Management Process.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Analyze
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
3. Examples Of Incremental Innovations Include Ipads, Wi-Fi, And The Web Browser.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
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,Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Apply
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
4. The I/O And Resource-Based Models Contain Many Of The Same Steps. One Clear Difference Between The Two
Models Is The Resource-Based Model Starts By Looking At The Internal Strengths And Weaknesses Of a Firm, While
The I/O Model Begins With An Examination Of The External Environment. Another Key Difference Is The Resource-
Based Model Identifies An Attractive Industry Much Earlier In The Process Than Does The I/O Model.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-4 The Resource-Based Model Of Above-Average Returns
Question Type: True / False
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.04 - Use The Resource-Based Model To Explain How Firms Can Earn Above-
Average Returns.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Analyze
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Multiple Choice
5. What Has a Firm Achieved When It Successfully Formulates And Implements a Value-Creating Strategy?
a. Strategic Competitiveness
b. A Permanently Sustainable Competitive Advantage
c. Substantial Returns
d. Legal And Ethical Core Values
Answer: a
Points: 1
Difficulty: Easy
References: 1-1 An Overview Of Strategy And Strategic Competitiveness
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.01 - Define Strategic Competitiveness, Strategy, Competitive Advantage,
Above-Average Returns, And The Strategic Management Process.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
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,Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/17/2023 4:21 Pm
6. The Primary Drivers Of Hypercompetition Are And .
a. Rising Global Socio-Economic Instability; Increased Inflation
b. The Emergence Of a Global Economy; Rapid Technological Change
c. Increased Global Competition; Decreased Tariffs
d. Increased Availability Of Capital; Increased Competition
Answer: b
Points: 1
Difficulty: Easy
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Remember
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/15/2023 2:15 Pm
7. All Of The Following Are Characteristics Of The Global Economy Except:
a. The Increasing Importance Of Emerging Economies As Sources Of Revenue Growth.
b. The Free Movement Of Goods, Services, People, Skills, And Ideas Across Geographic Borders.
c. The Increased Use Of Tariffs To Protect Industries.
d. Higher Levels Of Opportunities And Challenges In New Geographic Markets.
Answer: c
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Diversity
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
8. The Increasing Economic Interdependence Among Countries And Their Organizations As Reflected In The Flow Of
Products, Financial Capital, And Knowledge Across Country Borders Is Defined As
a. Hypercompetition.
b. Boundaryless Retailing.
c. Strategic Intensity.
d. Globalization.
Answer: d
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, Points: 1
Difficulty: Easy
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Diversity
Keywords: Bloom's: Understand
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/17/2023 6:18 Pm
9. New Markets Created By The Technologies Underlying The Development Of Products Such As Ipads And Wi-Fi Are
a Result Of
a. Disruptive Technologies.
b. Global Competition.
c. Knowledge Intensity.
d. Hypercompetition.
Answer: a
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
Keywords: Bloom's: Apply
Date Created: 4/19/2023 5:02 Pm
Date Modified: 5/17/2023 4:22 Pm
10. The Ceo Of Ridgeway, Inc., Realizes That The Company's Survival Depends On Developing And Acquiring
Knowledge. Which Of The Following Actions By The Ceo Would Be Most Consistent With This Need?
a. Ensuring That All Current, Unique Knowledge Of The Firm Is Protected By Patents
b. Planning Extensive Employee Training And Hiring Educated And Experienced Employees
c. Investing In Sophisticated Databases In Relevant Knowledge Areas
d. Establishing a System Of Organizational Intelligence Gathering
Answer: b
Points: 1
Difficulty: Moderate
References: 1-2 The Competitive Landscape
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Has Variables: False
Learning Objectives: Sm.Hitt.24.01.02 - Describe The Competitive Landscape, And Explain How Globalization,
Technological Changes, And Expectations Of Socially Responsible Behavior Shape It.
National Standards: United States - Busprog: Analytic | Technology - Busprog: Analytic
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