Strategic Analysis: Tools and Techniques for Business Success

Question 1

According to Porter's Five Forces model, which force refers to the power of existing competitors?

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Competitive rivalry

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Bargaining power of suppliers

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Bargaining power of buyers

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Threat of new entrants

Question 2

When conducting SWOT analysis, it is important to consider both internal and external factors. Which of the following is an example of an internal factor?

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Organizational culture

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Customer demand

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New technology

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Government regulations

Question 3

PEST analysis can be used to evaluate the macro-environment in which a business operates. Which of the following is not a potential implication of PEST factors on a business?

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Improved production efficiency

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Increased competition

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Changing customer preferences

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Government policy changes

Question 4

Porter's Five Forces model is particularly useful for analyzing industries with high barriers to entry. Which of the following is not considered a high barrier to entry?

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Low switching costs

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Economies of scale

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Government regulations

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Strong brand loyalty

Question 5

When developing business strategies, it is important to consider the potential impact on stakeholders. Which of the following is not a typical stakeholder group?

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Competitors

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Customers

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Employees

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Suppliers

Question 6

What is the primary objective of a SWOT analysis?

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To identify organizational strengths and weaknesses

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To assess market opportunities and threats

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To evaluate political risks

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To forecast future financial performance

Question 7

In a PEST analysis, which of the following factors is considered an environmental threat?

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Environmental regulations

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Political stability

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Economic growth

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Technological advancements

Question 8

What is the process of aligning an organization's resources and capabilities with its external environment termed?

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Strategic alignment

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Situational analysis

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Environmental scanning

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Market segmentation

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a key component of SWOT analysis?

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Competitors

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Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Opportunities

Question 10

PEST analysis focuses on examining which type of factors?

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Political, Economic, Social, Technological

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Internal, External, Micro, Macro

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Customer, Supplier, Competitor, Company

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Quantitative, Qualitative, Primary, Secondary

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using SWOT analysis?

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Eliminating the need for other strategic analysis tools

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Identifying potential opportunities for growth

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Comprehending both internal and external factors

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Providing a comprehensive basis for decision-making

Question 12

In conducting a PEST analysis, what is the initial step?

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Identifying relevant factors

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Gathering data on the identified factors

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Analysing the impact of the factors

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Developing recommendations based on the analysis

Question 13

What is a primary benefit of conducting a SWOT analysis?

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Identifying competitive strengths and weaknesses

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Improving financial performance

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Reducing operational costs

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Increasing employee morale

Question 14

The macro-environmental factors considered in a PEST analysis include:

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Political, Economic, Social, Technological

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Porter's Five Forces, Economic, Social, Technological

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

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Internal, External, Social, Technological

Question 15

According to Porter's Five Forces model, a high threat of new entrants exists when:

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Barriers to entry are minimal

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Economies of scale are significant

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Switching costs for customers are high

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Product differentiation is substantial

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a core component of a SWOT matrix?

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Objectives

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Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Opportunities

Question 17

When conducting a comprehensive strategic analysis, it is crucial to:

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Consider both internal and external factors

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Focus solely on financial data

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Ignore the perspectives of key stakeholders

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Rely exclusively on historical data

Question 18

The primary purpose of a PEST analysis is to:

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Identify potential risks and opportunities stemming from external factors

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Evaluate the competitive landscape

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Assess the financial performance of a business

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Analyze a company's internal strengths and weaknesses

Question 19

A key distinction between a SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces analysis is that:

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SWOT focuses on internal factors while Porter's Five Forces focuses on external factors

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SWOT is a qualitative tool while Porter's Five Forces is a quantitative tool

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SWOT is used to identify opportunities while Porter's Five Forces is used to identify threats

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SWOT is more subjective while Porter's Five Forces is more objective

Question 20

In a SWOT analysis, which of the following is a potential weakness?

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Outdated technology

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High market share

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Skilled workforce

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Strong brand reputation

Question 21

In a PEST analysis, which factor is classified as 'Technological'?

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New product development

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Government regulations

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Economic growth rate

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Population demographics

Question 22

According to Porter's Five Forces, a high threat of new entrants is characterized by:

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Low barriers to entry

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Strong customer loyalty

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High switching costs

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Established distribution channels

Question 23

According to Porter's Five Forces, which factor increases the bargaining power of suppliers?

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Few large suppliers

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Many small buyers

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Standardised products

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Low switching costs

Question 24

In a PEST analysis, which factor is an example of a 'Social' factor?

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Changes in consumer behavior

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Technological advancements

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Government policies

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Economic recession

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential threat identified in a SWOT analysis?

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Intensifying competition

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Increasing customer demand

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Technological innovation

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Stable regulatory environment

Question 26

According to Porter's Five Forces, a high threat of rivalry is characterized by:

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Many competitors of similar size

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High product differentiation

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Low barriers to exit

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Strong customer loyalty

Question 27

Which component is NOT included in a SWOT analysis?

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Goals

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Strengths

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Opportunities

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Weaknesses

Question 28

PEST analysis primarily focuses on:

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External factors affecting a business

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Internal factors within a business

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Financial performance of a business

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Marketing strategies employed by a business

Question 29

Porter's Five Forces model identifies the following competitive forces:

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Suppliers, Customers, Competitors, Substitutes, New Entrants

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Suppliers, Customers, Competitors, Shareholders, Distributors

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Competitors, Shareholders, Government, Employees, Customers

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Substitutes, New Entrants, Government, Creditors, Suppliers

Question 30

When conducting strategic analysis, it is essential to:

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Thoroughly evaluate both positive and negative factors

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Consider only factors that align with your business goals

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Focus exclusively on internal factors within your business

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Disregard industry trends and external market influences

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of a potential opportunity for a business to explore?

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Changing consumer demographics

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Increasing government regulations

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Intensified competition within the market

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Disruptions in the supply chain

Question 32

A company with a well-established brand reputation and a loyal customer base would likely possess:

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Strength

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Weakness

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Opportunity

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Threat

Question 33

According to Porter's Five Forces model, the threat of new entrants is considered high when:

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Barriers to entry into the market are minimal

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Customer loyalty towards existing businesses is strong

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Economies of scale provide significant advantages to established businesses

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Incumbent businesses possess strong patents or other barriers to entry

Question 34

A potential limitation of PEST analysis is that it:

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Can be subjective and rely on qualitative assessments

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Focuses solely on internal factors within a business

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Fails to account for the impact of technological advancements

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Is only applicable to large corporations

Question 35

In developing a strategy based on SWOT analysis, businesses should prioritize:

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Leveraging strengths, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities

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Solely addressing weaknesses without considering other factors

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Maximizing opportunities without regard to weaknesses

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Minimizing strengths to avoid complacency

Question 36

Government regulations should typically be classified as a:

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Threat

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Opportunity

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Strength

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Weakness

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a factor directly considered in Porter's Five Forces analysis?

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Economic environment

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Competitive rivalry

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Supplier power

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Customer power

Question 38

In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be considered a potential threat?

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Strengths of competitors

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High brand recognition

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Expansion into new markets

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Technological advancements

Question 39

Porter's Five Forces analysis does not include:

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Customer loyalty

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Threat of new entrants

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Bargaining power of suppliers

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Industry competition

Question 40

Which tool is most useful for identifying external factors that may impact a business?

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PEST analysis

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SWOT analysis

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Financial analysis

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Value chain analysis

Question 41

A large number of readily available substitutes for a product indicates:

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High threat of substitutes

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Weak threat of substitutes

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High industry competition

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Low bargaining power of customers

Question 42

Which of the following is not considered a potential weakness in a SWOT analysis?

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Strong brand reputation

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Outdated technology

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Limited financial resources

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Weak customer service

Question 43

Porter's Five Forces analysis can be used to determine:

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The attractiveness of an industry

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The market share of competitors

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The effectiveness of a marketing campaign

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The financial performance of a company

Question 44

A business with a loyal customer base would have which of the following strengths?

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High customer retention

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Access to exclusive resources

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Innovative product design

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Efficient supply chain management

Question 45

Porter's Five Forces analysis is primarily employed for:

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Industry analysis and evaluation

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Market segmentation and targeting

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Financial planning and budgeting

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Human resource management and development

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a component of Porter's Five Forces analysis?

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Customer loyalty

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Competitive rivalry

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Threat of new entrants

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Supplier power

Question 47

A SWOT analysis is primarily used to:

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Identify internal and external factors affecting a business

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Develop marketing plans

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Evaluate financial performance

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Forecast future trends

Question 48

A strategic analysis should be conducted:

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Regularly to proactively identify opportunities and threats

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Only when a business is facing challenges

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Only once every few years

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When a new product is launched

Question 49

Which of the following is a potential weakness identified in a SWOT analysis?

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Limited market share

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Strong brand recognition

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Efficient operations

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Innovative products

Question 50

Porter's Five Forces can be used to assess the:

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Competitive landscape

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Financial performance

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Operational efficiency

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Market share

Question 51

SWOT analysis and PEST analysis are examples of:

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Qualitative analysis tools

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Quantitative analysis tools

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Financial analysis tools

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Marketing analysis tools

Question 52

Which of the following is a key strength that a business can leverage in its strategic planning?

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A strong brand reputation

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A high market share

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A weak financial position

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A lack of innovation

Question 53

The process of developing and implementing strategies to address opportunities and threats identified through strategic analysis is termed:

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Strategic planning

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Tactical planning

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Operational planning

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Environmental scanning

Question 54

Which of the following is a potential weakness that a business should address as part of its strategic analysis?

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Limited access to capital

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A low-cost structure

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Efficient operations

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Strong customer loyalty

Question 55

A strategic analysis should encompass:

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Both internal and external factors

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Only short-term objectives

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Only financial data

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Only past performance

Question 56

Which of the following is not a benefit of conducting strategic analysis?

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Increased risk tolerance

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Improved decision-making

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Enhanced competitiveness

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Enhanced profitability

Question 57

In a PEST analysis, which of the following factors assesses changes in consumer preferences and attitudes?

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Social

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Political

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Economic

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Technological

Question 58

Which of the following is not a component of SWOT analysis?

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Vision

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Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Opportunities

Question 59

In strategic analysis, which tool is not employed?

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GAP analysis

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Porter's Five Forces

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SWOT analysis

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PEST analysis

Question 60

SWOT analysis's component that pinpoints a business's intrinsic advantages is:

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Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Opportunities

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Threats

Question 61

According to Porter's Five Forces, which force is concerned with the threat from potential new entrants?

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Threat of new entrants

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Competitive rivalry

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Bargaining power of buyers

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Bargaining power of suppliers

Question 62

SWOT analysis may reveal a weakness that could be improved. Which one could this be?

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Inadequate brand recognition

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Strong financial performance

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Efficient operations

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Positive customer feedback

Question 63

Which is NOT a recognized drawback of strategic analysis?

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Provides guaranteed results

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Can be time-consuming

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May require access to specialized data

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Can lead to overconfidence in decision-making