SMquiz

Which of the following is a key element of strategic implementation?

• SWOT analysis

• Goal setting

• Action plans

• Competitive analysis

What does resource allocation involve in strategic implementation?

• Allocating resources randomly

• Allocating only financial resources

• Allocating resources effectively to support the strategy

• Ignoring resource needs

What is strategic control in the context of strategic management?

• Restricting organizational activities

• Implementing rigid rules

• Avoiding change

• Monitoring and adjusting the strategy

Which of the following is a primary purpose of strategic control?

• Preventing any deviations from the strategy

• . Punishing employees for mistakes

• Monitoring performance and making necessary adjustments

• Ensuring strict adherence to the original plan

Strategic control involves:

• Ignoring changes in the external environment

• Continuously assessing the fit between strategy and the changing environment

• adhering strictly to the initial strategy

• Focusing solely on internal processes

Which type of control focuses on ensuring that the strategic plan is being implemented according to schedule?

• Financial control

• Operational control

• Implementation control

• Post Implementation control

Strategic control helps organizations to:

• Avoid any changes in the external environment

• Resist adapting to market dynamics

• Sustain a competitive advantage

• d. Rely solely on the original strategic plan

How does a strong organizational culture impact strategic control?

• It hinders strategic adjustments

• It facilitates adaptation to changes in the external environment

• It discourages employee feedback

• It limits the need for strategic adjustments

Which aspect of organizational culture is particularly important for effective strategic control?

• Hierarchical structure

• Resistance to change

• Open communication

• Lack of employee empowerment

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using rewards in strategic control?

• Increasing resistance to change

• Decreasing employee motivation

• Reinforcing desired behaviors and outcomes

• Promoting a stagnant organizational culture