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1B
Which is NOT one of the strategic questions that an organization must ask itself?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2D
6A
5B
directive
consequential
rare
continuous
4D
3A
externally-oriented planning.
basic financial planning.
internally-oriented planning.
forecast-based planning.
strategic management.
e.
7B
Which of the following is NOT one the five triggering events that are the stimulus for
a strategic change?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
8B
e.
12A
is open-ended.
is quantified.
specifies measurable results.
is clearly specified.
provides a time horizon.
11B
10C
9A
e.
13C
14D
18B
17C
16A
15E
The mode of strategy formulation used when top management has a reasonably clear
idea of the corporation's mission and objectives, but it chooses to develop a series of
tentative or partial strategies instead of developing full-blown strategies is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
19A
20B
The first step of the strategic decision making process, as given in the book, is to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21B
planning mode.
logical incrementalism.
entrepreneurial mode.
adaptive mode.
strategic mode.
CHAPTER TWO
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2E
to
to
to
to
to
monitor
implement
influence
initiate and determine
evaluate
5B
codetermination.
due diligence.
cumulative voting.
accountability.
due care.
4B
The concept which states that directors must carry out their responsibilities in a
conscientious manner so that the corporation is not harmed by their actions is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3B
d.
e.
6D
7A
d.
e.
11C
10E
union representatives.
CEOs.
COOs.
academicians.
attorneys.
Corporate governance deals with the relationship among the board of directors, top
management, and
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
9C
10%
30%
50%
80%
90%
The vast majority of outside directors are all BUT ONE of the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
8B
shareholders.
the board of directors.
employees.
stakeholder groups.
top management.
d.
e.
12E
13A
c.
d.
e.
16E
The percentage of CEOs of U.S. Fortune 500 corporations who also serve as chairman
of the board is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
15C
an auditing director.
the evaluator.
the chair of the evaluation committee.
the chairman of the board.
a lead director.
14D
firm.
Present when all board members are also employed by the corporation.
Occurs when two corporations have directors who serve on the board of a
third firm.
The CEO presents a role for others to identify with and to follow.
The CEO articulates a strategic vision for the corporation.
The CEO communicates high performance standards.
The CEO shows confidence in people's abilities to reach a high level of
performance.
e.
17D
The CEO must successfully handle two responsibilities crucial to effective strategic
management a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
18B
b.
c.
d.
e.
legal responsibilities.
ethical responsibilities.
financial responsibilities.
economic responsibilities.
discretionary responsibilities.
22B
21A
20E
Which one of the following is NOT one of the arguments against social responsibility
as used by economist Milton Friedman?
a.
19A
organization's
organization's
organization's
organization's
organization's
A group of people who affect or are affected by a corporations decisions and actions
are called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
stockholders.
stakeholders.
shareholders.
customers.
affiliates.
23C
The ethical approach that proposes that decision makers be equitable, fair, and
impartial in the distribution of costs and benefits to individuals and groups is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.