WorksheetsStrategic Thinking
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following are the among the 4 C's in looking at strategy.
Select all that applies
Coast-line
Current
Calling
Conduct
Indicate which of the following are more strategic considerations?
Select all that applies
Future state
Time frame
Execution Monitoring
Daily Tasks
Below is only one true statement. Which is it?
Strategy is attending to the minute details of the execution
Strategy can be easily seen and copied
Strategy is looking at things at a large scale and over a longer timescale
A good strategy alone is sufficient to suceed
Which of the following are characteristics of strategic thoughts?
(Could be more than 1 answer)
Teamwork
Good communication
Time Horizon
Simultaneous consideration of many aspects
TACVH stands for
-Teamwork
-Affection
-Creativity and Innovation
-Versatility
-Holistic
-Time Horizon
-Analysis
-Communication
-Versatility
-Holistic
-Time Horizon
-Analysis
-Creativity and Innovation
-Versatility
-Holistic
-Time Horizon
-Analysis
-Creativity and Innovation
-Velocity
-Holistic
Which of the follow is true about the difference between Creativity and Innovation ?
Creativity is about novel ideas. Innovation is about bringing those ideas to fruition
Creativity is about ability to invent new things. Innovation is the ability to improve on the inventions
Creativity is about able to communicate innovations. Innovation is about doing things in a novel way.
Creativity is about looking at things differently. Innovation is thinking about how to make thigns better.
Which of the following are characteristics of a versatile mind?
(More than 1 answer)
Adaptable
Knowledgeable
Diverse
Critical
None of the above
What will the Balance Score Card approach provide for a business?
A holistic approach that will help with the strategies for the business
Show very quickly what a business needs to do
Provide a framework for manager to fault find
None of the above
In the 4 Step Model for Information Management below, what is X :
ACQUIRE -> X -> ARCHIVE -> DISSEMINATE
QUESTION
DISCUSS
PROCESS
None of the above
In Critical Thinking, there are two main types of argument which are
(select two appropriate responses)
Ampliative
Conclusive
Deductive
COmmunicative
In critical thinking, which is more desirable
Only the Deductive
Only the Ampliative
Both Ampliative and Deductive
Neither Ampliative Nor Deductive
Which of the following characterizes "Foresight" in strategic thinking
Hire more people to increase production output.
Changing the business model of a company due to technology changes
Acquire another company since the price is cheap
All of the above
None of the above
The 5 Why is a ...
good way to get information from employees
method used for disciplinary action for a staff
problem solving method
None of the above
The Cause and Effect Web (CEW) is good for ..
(more than 1 answer)
problem solving
finding root cause to a problem
search for information
All of the above
What is the likely advantage of the Cause and Effect Web (CEW) over the fishbone (fb) diagram?
(More than 1 correct answer)
The CEW allows you to better identify which root cause has greater impact.
The CEW can show the interactions of multiple effects
The CEW looks prettier in presentation
All responses are appropriate
The strategic thinking skill to develop continuous improvement involves ..
(More than 1 answer)
Leadership commitment
Reward and Recognition
Open Communication
A good pay structure
Which of the following are landscapes that are worth considering in strategic thinking ..
(More than 1 answer)
Political
Legal
Economy
Technology
Which if the following are among the Porter's 5 Forces ..
(more than 1 answer)
Threat of New Entrant
Threat of Substitutes
Supplier Power
None of the above
A culture is kept intact principally by ..
VISITATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
EVALUATION
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following are barriers to strategic thinking..
Distractions
Short termism
Lack of information
None of the above
Which of the following should be the starting point for strategic planning
Establishing the Strategic Objectives
The Vision and Mission
Establishing the Strategic Goals
None of the Above
In strategic planning scheme presented, what should come after the Vision and Mission?
Strategic Focus
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Goals
Plans
