team 3

What is a key risk of mergers and acquisitions?

• Increased employee retention  

• Cultural integration challenges

• Enhanced competitive positioning

• Reduced regulatory scrutiny

Which strategic tool helps businesses analyze external environmental factors?

• VRIO Framework

• BCG Matrix

• PESTEL Analysis  

• Core Competency Model

 Which company is an example of a successful disruptive innovation?

• Blockbuster  

• Tesla  

• Nokia  

• Kodak  

Why did Apple’s decision to remove the headphone jack from iPhones strengthen its market position?

• It forced competitors to follow the same trend, making wired headphones obsolete

• It increased iPhone manufacturing costs significantly

• It reduced Apple's control over accessories and services

• It led to a decline in iPhone sales due to negative customer feedback

 What strategic failure led to WeWork’s decline despite its rapid global expansion?

• Over-reliance on technology rather than real estate

• Ignoring financial sustainability in pursuit of hypergrowth

• Expanding into co-working spaces instead of traditional offices

• Lack of branding and customer loyalty

How does Tesla’s vertical integration strategy provide a competitive edge?

• By outsourcing battery production to third-party manufacturers

• By controlling its supply chain, from battery production to direct sales

• By relying on dealership networks for vehicle distribution

• By limiting manufacturing to a single global plant to reduce costs

Why did Nokia lose its market leadership despite having strong brand equity?

• Failure to adopt touchscreen technology and Android OS

• Excessive investment in research and development

• Strong partnerships with mobile carriers  

• Early adoption of 5G technology

How did Netflix successfully transition from a DVD rental service to a global streaming giant?

• By continuously lowering subscription prices to beat competitors

• By leveraging data analytics for personalized recommendations and content creation

• By acquiring cable TV networks to expand its market presence

• By limiting streaming access to premium customers only

A SWOT analysis helps firms by:

• Identifying internal strengths and weaknesses

• Ignoring external threats

• Creating marketing strategies only  

• Focusing only on cost-cutting  

 Which of the following is NOT a type of strategic alliance?

• Joint Venture  

• Merger  

• Licensing Agreement

•  Equity Partnership