SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT

BBA [SEM II]

TUTORIAL SHEET-3
[Session: 2023-234(Even)]

BBA-P13: Business Policy and Strategic Management-II

Unit No. & Name: III- CORPORATE Course Outcome: CO3- To Analyze the stages of
PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS the strategic planning process

Date of 19.03.2024 Name of Faculty: Dr. Vivek Mishra

Distribution:

TOPIC-WISE OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Topic Set-1: Corporate Portfolio Analysis

[A] In the below mentioned questions, the statements have only one correct option: BL
Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of strategy evaluation and control?
a) Establishing performance standards
b) Conducting a SWOT analysis
Q1) 1
c) Measuring actual performance
d) Taking corrective actions

Which type of control compares actual performance with planned performance?

a) Concurrent control
b) Feedforward control
Q2) 1
c) Feedback control
d) Benchmarking control

Which of the following is NOT a common criterion used for evaluating strategies?
a) Financial performance
b) Customer satisfaction
Q3) 1
c) Employee turnover rate
d) Market share

Which control system focuses on preventing problems before they occur?

a) Concurrent control
Q4) 1
b) Feedforward control
c) Feedback control

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 d) Strategic control

Which of the following is a key aspect of strategic control?

a) Adjusting long-term goals
b) Monitoring day-to-day activities
Q5) 1
c) Analyzing competitor behavior
d) Implementing operational procedures

Which type of control system is concerned with monitoring ongoing activities to ensure they are
consistent with organizational goals?
a) Operational control
Q6) b) Tactical control 1

c) Strategic control
d) D) Concurrent control
Which tool can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a company's marketing strategy?
a) Balanced Scorecard
b) SWOT Analysis
Q7) 1
c) Marketing Audit
d) Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Which type of control system is primarily concerned with short-term performance?

a) Operational control
b) Tactical control
Q8) 1
c) Strategic control
d) Feedforward control

In the below mentioned questions, the statements may have more than one correct BL
[B]
option(s):
Which one of the following sets does not represents 4C’s of the
marketing mix?
a) Customer solution, cost, convenience, communication
Q9) 1
b) Customer, cost, convenience, comfort
c) Convenience, communication, coverage, cost
d) Cost, coverage, communication, consultancy
Point of Purchase Ads are not known as:
a) In-Store Advertising
Q10) 2
b) Built-in Advertising
c) Green Advertising

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 d) Stock Advertising
Topic Set-2: Competitor Analysis
[A] In the below mentioned questions, the statements have only one correct option: BL
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 elements of McKinsey's 7S Framework?

a) Structure
Q1) b) Systems 1
c) Sales
d) Skills

The "Shared Values" component of the 7S Framework refers to:

a) Financial goals of the organization

Q2) b) The values and beliefs shared by employees 3
c) The market share of the company
d) The organizational hierarchy

The "Strategy" component of the 7S Framework involves:

a) Setting financial targets

Q3) b) Developing long-term plans for achieving goals 3
c) Recruiting skilled employees
d) Designing marketing materials

Which component of the 7S Framework emphasizes the formal and informal reporting structures
within the organization?

a) Strategy
Q4) 1
b) Structure
c) Systems
d) Style

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical measures used in the customer perspective of
the Balanced Scorecard?
a) Customer retention rate
Q5) b) Market share 1
c) Employee turnover rate
d) Customer satisfaction index

What does the term "balance" refer to in the Balanced Scorecard?

a) Equal weighting of all perspectives
b) Balanced allocation of resources across departments 1
Q6)
c) Balance between short-term and long-term objectives
d) Alignment of measures across different perspectives

What role does the Balanced Scorecard play in strategic management?

a) It replaces the need for other performance measurement systems.
Q7) b) It provides a strategic framework for translating vision into action. 1
c) It focuses solely on financial metrics.
d) D) It measures short-term operational performance.
Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of the Triple Bottom Line framework?
Q8) a) Profit 1
b) People
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 c) Planet
d) Progress

[B] In the below mentioned questions, the statements may have more than one correct option(s): BL
In the Balanced Scorecard, what does the "financial perspective" primarily measure?

a) financial performance
b) Customer loyalty
Q9) 2
c) Shareholder value
d) Innovation and learning

Which component of the Balanced Scorecard evaluates an organization's ability to innovate and
improve?
a) growth perspective
Q10) b) Internal business processes perspective 1
c) Learning
d) Financial perspective

Topic Set-3: SWOT Analysis Strategic Audit and choice

[A] In the below mentioned questions: the statements have only one correct option: BL
What is the primary objective of incorporating the Triple Bottom Line into business practices?
a) Maximizing profits at any cost
b) Achieving sustainable development
Q1) 1
c) Minimizing stakeholder engagement
d) Ignoring environmental concerns

How does the Triple Bottom Line concept contribute to corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
a) By focusing solely on financial gains
b) By neglecting environmental considerations 1
Q2)
c) By addressing the needs of various stakeholders
d) By prioritizing short-term profitability

What role does the Triple Bottom Line concept play in sustainability reporting?
a) It discourages transparency and accountability.
b) It focuses exclusively on financial disclosures. 1
Q3)
c) It encourages organizations to report on economic, social, and environmental performance
d) It minimizes the importance of stakeholder engagement

Which approach can organizations adopt to avoid strategic drift?

a) Implementing rigid strategic plans
b) Embracing a culture of continuous learning and adaptation
Q4) 1
c) Avoiding environmental scanning
d) Focusing solely on short-term objectives

Strategic drift is often associated with:

a) Flexibility in decision-making
b) Lack of strategic control mechanisms
Q5) 2
c) High levels of market competition
d) Proactive organizational culture

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 What role does leadership play in preventing strategic drift?
a) Reinforcing organizational inertia
b) Fostering a culture of complacency
Q6) 1
c) Driving strategic change and adaptation
d) Ignoring external market dynamics

Which of the following is NOT a common takeover defense tactic employed by target companies?
a) Poison pill
b) Golden parachute
Q7) 1
c) White knight
d) Greenmail

What is the purpose of a "white knight" defense tactic in mergers and acquisitions?
a) To repel the hostile acquirer by making the target company less attractive
b) To increase the offer price of the acquirer
Q8) 1
c) To find a friendly acquirer as an alternative to the hostile one
d) To dilute the acquirer's ownership stake in the target company

[B] In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than one correct option(s): BL
Which of the following is an example of a social aspect considered in the Triple Bottom Line
framework?
a) inclusion initiatives
Q1) b) Diversity 1
c) Energy efficiency programs
d) Waste management practices

Q2) 1

Topic Set-4: Strategic Plan

[A] In the below mentioned questions, the statements have only one correct option: BL
Which defense tactic involves the issuance of additional shares to existing shareholders, making a
takeover more expensive?
a) Poison pill

Q1) b) Golden handshake 1

c) White squire
d) Crown jewel

Which defense tactic involves selling off valuable assets to make the target company less
attractive to the acquirer?
a) Crown jewel

Q2) b) White squire 1

c) Pac-man defense
d) White knight

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 Which regulatory body in the United States oversees mergers and acquisitions to prevent
anticompetitive behavior?
a) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Q3) b) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 1
c) Department of Justice (DOJ)
d) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Which of the following is NOT typically a concern of antitrust regulators in mergers and
acquisitions?
a) Market dominance
Q4) b) Consumer protection 1
c) Corporate governance
d) Price fixing

Which regulation in the European Union (EU) governs mergers and acquisitions to prevent
monopolistic practices?
a) European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement
Q5) b) Lisbon Treaty 1
c) Merger Regulation (ECMR)
d) European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

In the context of mergers and acquisitions, what does the term "due diligence" refer to?
a) The process of securing regulatory approvals
b) The assessment of a target company's financial and legal status
Q6) 3
c) The negotiation of deal terms and conditions
d) The integration of two companies' operations post-merger

Which regulatory agency in the United States oversees securities laws related to mergers and
acquisitions?
a) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Q7) b) Federal Reserve System (Fed) 1
c) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
d) Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

What is the time frame within which an acquirer must make a public announcement of its
intention to acquire shares in a target company?

a) Within 2 working days

Q8) 1
b) Within 5 working days
c) Within 10 working days
d) Within 15 working days

[B] In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than one correct option(s): BL
Which of the following actions triggers an open offer obligation under the SEBI Takeover
Regulations?
a) Shares by a person or group
Q1) b) Acquisition of control 1
c) Declaration of dividends by the target company
d) Appointment of a new CEO in the target company

What does the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) concept aim to measure?
Q2) a) Financial performance only 1
b) Environmental performance
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 c) Economic, and social environment
d) Operational efficiency only

Topic Set-5: Routes to sustainable competitive advantage (SCA)

[A] In the below mentioned questions, the statements have only one correct option: BL
Which of the following documents is required to be filed with SEBI for obtaining approval for
the open offer?
a) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Q1) b) Letter of Intent (LOI) 1
c) Offer document
d) Share purchase agreement

Which factor is often a major challenge in cross-border M&A deals?

a) Language barriers
b) Familiarity with local regulations
Q2) 1
c) Cultural differences
d) Economic stability

Which of the following is a potential benefit of cross-border M&A for the acquiring company?
a) Decreased market share
b) Increased political risk
Q3) 1
c) Enhanced brand reputation
d) Higher taxation

Which financial metric is commonly used to determine the value of a target company in cross-
border M&A?
a) Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio)
Q4) b) Return on investment (ROI) 1
c) Net present value (NPV)
d) Dividend yield

What is the primary purpose of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC)?

a) To measure financial performance only
b) To evaluate customer satisfaction exclusively
Q5) 1
c) To provide a comprehensive view of organizational performance
d) To monitor employee productivity levels

Which type of risk is associated with changes in government policies and regulations in cross-
border M&A?
a) Market risk
Q6) b) Currency risk 1
c) Political risk
d) Operational risk

Which of the following is a potential benefit of cross-border M&A for the acquiring company?
a) Decreased market share
b) Increased political risk
Q7) 1
c) Enhanced brand reputation
d) Higher taxation

Q8) What is a common strategy used to finance cross-border M&A transactions? 1

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 a) Issuing new shares
b) Taking out loans
c) Selling off assets
d) Cutting dividends

In the below mentioned questions: the statements may have more than one correct BL
[B]
option(s):
In a horizontal merger, the companies involved operate in:
a) Different stages of the production process
Q1) b) Different geographic regions
2
c) The same industry
d) Market segment

Strategic drift is often caused by:

a) Proactive strategic planning
Q2) b) Dynamic market conditions 3
c) Inflexibility in decision-making processes
d) Rigidity in decision-making processes

REFERENCES:

TEXT BOOKS:
Ref. Authors Book Title Publisher/Press Edition &Year of No. of Books
[ID] Publication Available in
Library
Strategic 3RD,,2004
[T1] V.S.P.Rao Excel Books
management, 15
Strategic 10
[T2] Nag Management - Vikas Publication, 1ST, 2011
Text and cases
.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Ref. Edition &Year of
Authors Book Title Publisher/Press
[ID] Publication
Strategic 15
[R1] C.B. Gupta Management - Oxford 1st, 2014
Text and cases
.
ONLINE/DIGITALREFERENCES:
Ref.
Source Name Source Hyperlink
[ID]
Introduction of
[D1] Strategic https://managementstudyguide.com/strategic-management.htm
Management

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