Exam

Shippity and ShipING Inc. are two competing firms in the same industry. Shippity's tangible assets are valued at $15 billion and its intangible assets are valued at $35 billion. ShipING Inc.'s tangible assets are valued at $5 billion and its intangible assets are valued at $45 billion. What can be concluded from this information?

It is likely that

Siobhan, the chief financial officer at an office furniture manufacturer in Canada, wants to build new plants in Canada rather than overseas. Which of these points should she make as she argues her case to the board of directors? A) "As the rest of the world globalizes, we will lead the way in strengthening our home nation." B) "Keeping our factories in Canada means facing up to the liability of foreignness." C) "Canada's wages and benefits are so low compared with the rest of the world that it makes the most sense to build factories here." D) "It will be much more difficult to protect our intellectual property if we build factories overseas."

It will be much more difficult

Oceanic, a venture capital firm, has the opportunity to invest in one of two firms that are in the process of globalizing. Macmillan, an air-conditioner manufacturer, faces intense pressure from its home market. Rent a Swag, a dog-toy manufacturer, has encountered little competition in its country of origin. In which company should Oceanic invest?

Macmillan, because firms

Doncon Guitars is interested in pursuing backward integration to take greater ownership of the extraction of raw materials and production of components used in its signature line of guitars. Although this approach would lower the overall cost of producing a guitar, the costs associated with producing electronic pickups for sound amplification are far greater than those associated with sourcing pickups from a reliable supplier. Which of the following approaches is likely to produce superior results?

Pursue taper integration

While seismic inc operates

The threat of new entrants

Greg is the president of a technology firm that has recently gone public. What action, if any, should Andrew take to build the confidence of his new shareholders?

he should find out

as a manager of

ask employees

When Aviato Inc. wanted to sell its cars in the country of Yugoslakia, it lacked access to distribution channels and marketing expertise in the country. Thus, Aviato Autos had to enter into a strategic alliance with a local automobile company to get access to the foreign partner's well-established distribution channels. Which of the following reasons for entering into a strategic alliance is best illustrated in this scenario?

assessing

WeClean Inc., a manufacturer of cleaning agents, supplies its products to Goodings Inc., a supermarket chain. It demands that Goodings create more shelf space in its stores for WeClean s' products. However, Goodings Inc. refuses to do this. Instead, it decides to produce its own range of cleaning agents with its own label "All Wash." In this scenario, Goodings Inc. has exercised its bargaining power as a buyer through

backward integration

Globex Inc., a company popular for its dairy products, successfully follows a multidomestic strategy. Omni Consumer Products, a large conglomerate, pursues a transnational strategy. Which of the following statements is most likely true of this scenario?

both globex

Tindel Inc. competes on cost with Nirvana Sites in the web design industry. Both firms operate on a 90 percent learning curve, and neither firm is capable of increasing its cumulative output any further. How might Tindel Inc. achieve a cost-leadership position while maintaining customer satisfaction?

by incorporating new programming

James is a novice investor who wants to decide between purchasing shares in Captial-UP or Mainframe Inc. Captial-UP's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 15 percent, and its cost of capital was 12 percent. During the same period, Mainframe Inc.'s ROIC was 22 percent and its cost of capital was 25 percent. What does this information tell James?

capital UP

The ___ suggests

dynamic capabilities perspective

at the time when laura

early majority

Ayfa limited is a new firm that

ease of use

the strategy canvas

high price, high comfort

Given the structure of the automobile industry, entering the auto manufacturing industry seemed risky. Yet Tesla Motors joined the fray. Rather than attempting to compete head-on with internal combustion engines, Tesla Motors entered the all-electric car segment, a much less crowded niche in the overall car industry. Which of the following is Tesla most hoping to benefit from in this market niche?

economies of scale

the production head

emergent strategy

Sasha is the CEO of Enterprise Technologies, a consumer electronics manufacturer. Last year, Enterprise's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 11.6 percent, while Enterprise's closest competitor, Federation Tech, had an ROIC of 17 percent. Which of the following factors might Sasha use to convince investors to invest in Enterprise rather than Federation Tech?

enterprise's intangible

Pam owns Discount Auto Zone, a company that got its start making auto parts related for hybrid vehicles, but her firm has had difficulty establishing itself as a maker of parts for the more profitable internal combustion engine. What is most likely contributing to Discount Auto Zone's problem in this area? A) Newcomers cannot use existing assets or reconfigure their value chains. B) New competitors usually ignore stakeholders who are not stockholders. C) It is difficult for outsiders to gauge which stage of the "life cycle" that industry is in. D) Entry barriers usually protect the incumbent players in a profitable industry.

entry barriers

companies must evaluate

firms can apply

Power Juice is the owner of a firm that produces sports drinks. Since there are a number of firms in the industry competing on cost, Power Juice has decided to pursue a differentiation strategy. In this case, she should

focus on adding unique

condex electronics relied

forward vertical integration

the executives at dizzy and sons

scenario planning

Facing stiff competition in the e-reader market, Sumac Industries wants to protect its competitive advantage by increasing the perceived value of its reader. Sumac's best strategy to accomplish this would be to

highlight

Peloton Interactive is a manufacturer of high-definition televisions. The industry has gone through a period of rapid growth and expansion and has started to experience a decline in the rate of growth. Several smaller firms have been bought out by larger competitors, and competition for market share is intensifying. Which of the following strategies is most likely to give Peloton Interactive a competitive advantage?

implement process innovations

the umbrella corporation recently acquired

increase

Using the Boston Consulting Group growth-share matrix, the managers of Xylicon International determined that their business unit devoted to personal health monitoring devices was a star. Based on this finding, which of the following strategies is likely to produce the best results? A) Increase investment in the personal health monitoring unit to encourage future growth. B) Seek to lower costs in the personal health monitoring unit to increase market share. C) Harvest as much cash flow as possible before shutting the business down. D) Immediately divest from the personal health monitoring industry.

increase investment

after carefully assessing the

intended strategy

tom is the ceo of endless

managerial hubris

Because strategic alliances rarely work as well as managers expect they will, why do companies continue to go through with them?

many owners

Jonathan is the owner of a landscaping company

narrow the scope

The managers at Statholdings Mobile Inc. want to diversify the business by acquiring a consumer electronics company. This acquisition would mean increased job security, higher compensation, and greater decision-making authority for the managers. The managers correlate this acquisition to greater power for them rather than to the appreciation in shareholder value. In this scenario, this acquisition by Statholdings Mobile Inc. is most likely a result of

principal-agent problems

Fun Robotics produces components used in electronic toys. In fiscal year 2017, Fun Robotics earned an accounting profit of $3 million. However, Fun Robotics' production facilities might have also been used to produce components for mobile phones, which would have generated $2 million in revenues and saved the company $500,000 in production costs. Which of the following statements is true?

profit of 500,000

fang and bone

pursue a multidomestic

Piexzap sodas has been a market leader

redeploy and recombine

which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a platform business

samantha operates

Laura owns and runs Cyberdyne Systems Corp., a private start-up company with a current value of $1.3 billion. Cyberdyne Systems Corp.is interested in going public to fund future growth. Which action should Laura take before Cyberdyne Systems Corp.'s initial public offering?

she should investigate

Johnathan owns shares in a company called Delos Inc. The company's financial performance has been declining over the past few months, and the value of its stock has been decreasing. Johnathan wants to proactively cut his losses and therefore sells his shares. Mary, a trading enthusiast, buys shares in Delos Inc. Industries because she believes that the share prices cannot go anywhere but up. Which of the following characteristics of a public stock company does this scenario best exemplify?

transferability

the ceo of everycar

upper-echelons theory

Hottechi Laminate has developed a new customer-oriented business model. Rather than maintain a network of showrooms across the country, the business will now let customers choose several styles that interest them from an online site, and will ship samples of each of the styles to the customer to test in their home free of charge. Once they have settled on a tile choice, Hottechi Laminate will send a representative to their home to schedule installation. The company has determined that busy middle-class customers will value the convenience of the new model, which allow them to upgrade the look of their homes without spending time browsing showrooms. The new model will be created by selling the old showrooms and shifting resources to the new online site and regional offices for sales personnel. What question remains for Hottechi Laminate to ask in order to put its strategy into action?

what activities

Sean was recently hired at an up-and-coming firm that has a history of ethics violations. Which action is best for him to take if he wants to determine whether the firm is now acting ethically? A) Observe executives at the company, and see whether they model ethical behavior and demand it of others. B) Research the results of the ethics violations. If the perpetrators were fired or jailed, then the rest of the company is sound. C) Check the company's mission statement to make sure that it guarantees respect and integrity. D) Ignore the alleged ethics violations because there is no one standard of ethical behavior.

observe executives

ABC Inc., It's Electric Inc., and Wares Inc., the three largest firms in the consumer electronics industry, hold close to 85 percent of the industry's market share. These companies mainly compete against each other by providing unique features in their products rather than pricing them low. These firms are interdependent, and each firm must consider the strategic actions of its competitors. Which of the following industry competitive structures does this scenario best illustrate?

oligopoly

Sheila is a graduate

should ask the ceo to step down because it has a greater obligation

Dimitre Corp. has been able to gain and sustain a competitive advantage due to its strong relationship with its employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities. The company believes in lifetime employment and ensures that its employees grow along with the company. Investors are more than satisfied with the returns on their investments. Also, 3 percent of the company's profit is spent on community development. With initiatives like these, customers feel privileged to associate themselves with Dimitre products. This scenario best illustrates the implementation of a

stakeholder strategy

John is a bit confused about the difference between stakeholders and stockholders. You meet with John and inform him that the main difference is that

stakeholders can be both internal

at a certain output level

90 percent learning curve

BuyNow Inc. is an e-commerce retail firm that sells a variety of merchandise online. Through services like cash on delivery, easy return, and online tracking, the company has created more customer value than its competitors (brick-and-mortar businesses) at the same price. Also, the company's costs are substantially lower than its competitors because of minimal investments in operation and administration. In this scenario, BuyNow Inc. has most likely been able to provide superior value and cost control through

strategic positioning

Viral Apparel is the market leader in the sportswear industry. Though most of its resources are common to those of its competitors, a few rare resources have helped the company gain and sustain a competitive advantage. Which of the following assets of Viral Apparel is most likely to be considered a rare resource that is contributing to its competitive advantage? A) the company's land and buildings B) the company's plant and machinery C) the company's raw material supplies D) the company's design patents

the company's design patents

While cell phones with holographic keyboards are currently in the introduction stage of the industry life cycle, tablet computers are in the growth stage. In the context of this scenario, which of the following statements is true?

while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will focus more on product innovation, the tablet industry will focus more on process innovation