Which stage in the strategy-formulation framework focuses on generating feasible alternative strategies?
Input
Output
Decision
Throughput
Matching
Which stage of the strategy-formulation framework includes an IFE Matrix and the Competitive Profile Matrix?
Penetration
Research
Which matrix is included in the decision stage for the strategy formulation framework?
Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix
Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix
Grand Strategy Matrix
Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in constructing a SWOT Matrix?
List the firm's key external threats.
Match internal strengths with external opportunities, and record the resultant SO strategies in the appropriate cell.
Match internal strengths with external threaths, and record the resultant ST strategies.
List the firm's external weaknesses.
List the firm's external opportunities.
Which of these is NOT a SPACE Matrix quadrant?
Aggressive
Defensive
Competitive
Offensive
Conservative
In the BCG Matrix, which element represents the industry growth rate in sales, measured in percentage terms?
X-axis
Y-axis
first quadrant
second quadrant
third quadrant
In the BCG-Matrix, when a division of an organization has a high relative market share and is in a fast-growing industry, it is called a
star
cash cow
cat
question mark
dog
In the BCG Matrix, which strategy would be most appropriate for a division classified as a dog?
market penetration
market development
product development
retrenchment
forward integration
What analytical tool has four quadrants based on two dimensions: competitive position and market growth?
Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM)
Internal-External (IE) Matrix
