On the y-axis of the IE Matrix, an EFE total weighted score of a firm is 1.7 represents that firm has:

• A) A strong internal position
• B) A weak internal position
• C) A strong external position
• D) A weak external position

Input stage of strategy-formulation framework includes developing which of the following set of strategies?

• A) EFE, IE and CPM Matrix
• B) IFE, IE and BCG Matrix
• C) IFE, EFE and QSPM Matrix
• D) IFE, CPM and EFE Matrix

Which one of the following best describes liquidation?

• A) Acquiring assets for the company
• B) Selling a division or part of an organization
• C) None of the given options
• D) Selling all of a company’s assets, in parts

How many parts are there of resource allocation plan?

• A) Two
• B) Three
• C) Four
• D) Five

If the average score of a firm in industry strength (IS) & environmental stability (ES) is +1 & -4, identify the strategic position of a firm while undertaking the SPACE Matrix.

• A) Defensive
• B) Competitive
• C) Conservative
• D) Aggressive

A strategy that refers to seeking ownership of or increased control over a firm's competitors is known as?

• A) None of the given options
• B) Vertical Integration
• C) Conglomerate integration
• D) Horizontal integration

Firm with its SPACE matrix vector in conservative quadrant may peruse all of the following strategies EXCEPT:

• A) Product development
• B) Market penetration
• C) Market development
• D) Divestiture

Strategy formulation techniques can be integrated into how many stages of decision making framework?

• A) Three
• B) Two
• C) Four
• D) Five

A Grand Strategy Matrix falls in which one of the following stages in comprehensive strategy formulation framework?

• A) Stage-1 & 2
• B) Stage-2 (Matching stage)
• C) Stage-3 (Decision stage)
• D) Stage-1 (Input stage)

Which of the following immediately precedes the decision regarding organizational structure?

• A) Strategy formulation
• B) Internal environment analysis
• C) External environment analysis
• D) Mission statement formulation

All of the following strategies are recommended to be perused by Question Mark divisions EXCEPT:

• A) Market development
• B) Market penetration
• C) Product development
• D) Horizontal integration

In order to avoid the emergence of substitute products, AF & Z Corporation has obtained an access and control over the scarce natural resources necessary to produce their products. Thus, which of the following strategies is being practiced by AF & Z Corporation?

• A) WO Strategy
• B) SO Strategy
• C) SW Strategy
• D) ST Strategy

Generic Strategies were proposed by:

• A) Abraham Maslow
• B) Michael Flintstone
• C) Kevin Carter
• D) Michael Porter

Engro foods have introduced "Omore" Ice cream is an example of?

• A) Horizontal diversification
• B) None of the given options
• C) Conglomerate diversification
• D) Concentric diversification

Which strategy seeks to increase market share of present products or services in present markets through greater marketing efforts?

• A) Market penetration
• B) Product development
• C) Backward integration
• D) Market development

Which of the following is NOT a SPACE Matrix quadrant?

• A) Offensive
• B) Defensive
• C) Aggressive
• D) Competitive

Which of the following is a Corporate level objective?

• A) Achieving a 10% share of International market
• B) Increasing earnings per share by at least 10%
• C) Building customer database of at least 250,000 companies
• D) Getting 75% customer awareness of company’s brand in target markets

Adding new, unrelated products or services is called/known as?

• A) Concentric diversification
• B) None of the given options
• C) Horizontal diversification
• D) Conglomerate diversification

A strategy seeks to increase market share for present products or services in present markets through greater marketing efforts is known as?

• A) Market development
• B) Market penetration
• C) Product development
• D) None of the given options

Which of the following is NOT included in SWOT Matrix?

• A) Matching weaknesses and threats
• B) Matching weaknesses and strengths
• C) Matching strengths and threats
• D) Matching weaknesses and opportunities