Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, december 2010 question paper
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MS-11
M.B.A. (First Year)/DIM EXAMINATION,
December, 2010
CORPORATE POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Paper-MS-11
(Corporate Policies and Practices)
Time allowed : Three hours
Maximum marks : 70
Attempt any five questions. All
questions carry equal marks.
1. "Strategic management by itself does not ensure
unconditional success." Discuss it and describe the
important limitations of strategic management.
2. "A responsible and effective board of directors should
require of its management a unique and durable corporate
strategy, review it periodically for its validity, use it as a
reference point for all other board decisions, and share
with management the risks associated with its adoption."
Discuss it and explain the role of board of directors in
formation of corporate strategy.
3. Why external environment analysis is important ?
Discuss the recent challenges created by global
environment.
4. Write short notes on the following :
(i) Mckinsey's 7-S Framework
(ii) SWOT analysis
5. "Effective implementation of strategy needs a clear and
appropriate approach to the implementation." Discuss it
and explain various prerequisites for effective
implementation of strategy.
6. Why are executives of successful large enterprises more
often found to be inclined to follow growth strategies ?
Explain.
7. "The most important consideration in mergers and
acquisitions is how well firm considered for merger/
acquisition fits with the mission and strategy." Discuss it
and explain the important factors which should be
considered at the time of decision of mergers and
acquisitions.
8. Write short notes on the following :
(i) BCG matrix
(ii) GE multifactor portfolio matrix
9. "Turnaround strategy refers to the management measures
that reverse the negative trends in the performance
indicators of the company." Discuss it and specify main
essentials of a successful turnaround strategy.
10. What is meant by strategic evaluation and control ? Explain
different techniques of strategic control.
Papers (A) (December) 2010
(216)
A
MS-11
M.B.A. (First Year)/DIM EXAMINATION,
December, 2010
CORPORATE POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Paper-MS-11
(Corporate Policies and Practices)
Time allowed : Three hours
Maximum marks : 70
Attempt any five questions. All
questions carry equal marks.
1. "Strategic management by itself does not ensure
unconditional success." Discuss it and describe the
important limitations of strategic management.
2. "A responsible and effective board of directors should
require of its management a unique and durable corporate
strategy, review it periodically for its validity, use it as a
reference point for all other board decisions, and share
with management the risks associated with its adoption."
Discuss it and explain the role of board of directors in
formation of corporate strategy.
3. Why external environment analysis is important ?
Discuss the recent challenges created by global
environment.
4. Write short notes on the following :
(i) Mckinsey's 7-S Framework
(ii) SWOT analysis
5. "Effective implementation of strategy needs a clear and
appropriate approach to the implementation." Discuss it
and explain various prerequisites for effective
implementation of strategy.
6. Why are executives of successful large enterprises more
often found to be inclined to follow growth strategies ?
Explain.
7. "The most important consideration in mergers and
acquisitions is how well firm considered for merger/
acquisition fits with the mission and strategy." Discuss it
and explain the important factors which should be
considered at the time of decision of mergers and
acquisitions.
8. Write short notes on the following :
(i) BCG matrix
(ii) GE multifactor portfolio matrix
9. "Turnaround strategy refers to the management measures
that reverse the negative trends in the performance
indicators of the company." Discuss it and specify main
essentials of a successful turnaround strategy.
10. What is meant by strategic evaluation and control ? Explain
different techniques of strategic control.
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