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POKHARA UNIVERSITY
Level : Bachelor Semester
: Spring Year
: 2008
Programme : BBA Full
Marks: 100
Course: Strategic Management I Time:
3 hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in
their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the
questions.
1.
a) What is strategy? Explain the strategic
management process. 8
b) Explain
the concept of environment appraisal and its importance in 7
strategy formulation.
2.
a) What are the different levels of strategies?
How are they differentiated ? 8
b) Discuss
the role of CEO in formulation and implementation of strategy . 7
3.
a) what is SWOT analysis? Explain with suitable
examples. 8
b) Explain
the role of BCG matrix In the formulation of strategies. 7
4.
a) What are diversification strategies? Explain
with suitable examples. 8
b) What are
generic strategies? Discuss. 7
5.
How does
competitor analysis as an industrial analysis tool help in strategic 15
Management ? What key considerations would you keep
in mind for
Predicting competitors next moves? Explain.
6.
What are the
tools of evaluating strategies? Explain in brief? How should 15
these tools be used in making strategic choice?
Explain.
7.
Write short
notes on (Any Two) 2x5
a)
Company Mission
b)
Value Chain
Analysis
c)
Strategic Group
Mapping
d)
Conglomerate
diversification
POKHARA UNIVERSITY
Level : Bachelor Semester
: Fall Year
: 2008
Programme : BBA Full
Marks: 100
Course:
Strategic Management I Time:
3 hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in
their own words as far as practicable.
The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the
questions.
1.
a) Explain three levels of strategy with
suitable examples. 7
b)
Strategic decisions have wide range of coverage, which shapes the 8
future course of action. Discuss.
2.
Analytically
evaluate the external environment of a banking institution 15
Recently established in the Nepalese
market.
3.
a) “A clearly articulated strategic vision
communicates management’s 7
aspirations to
stakeholder and helps steer the energies of a company
in a common direction.”
Comment.
b) How does
Porter’s Five Force Model of Competition help to diagnose 8
and analyse the competitive environment of an
organization. Discuss
with suitable examples.
4.
a) Explain how SWOT technique can be used to
scan an industry 7
environment.
b) “Internal
competence may not be sufficient to compete in the 8
competitive market bnut
distinctive competence in the industry is
what matters in this
connection”. Explain.
5.
a) Identify the situation best suited for speed
strategy. 7
b) Explain
the strategy selection matrix based on growth rate of the 8
general marker and the firms competitive position in
the market.
OR
6.
a) Discuss the situation where a differentiation
strategy is the best for 5
an organization?
b) Discuss
the contribution of the GE nine cell matrix to strategic 10
analysis and choice in multi dimensional industry.
7.
Write short
notes on (Any Two) 2x5
a)
Role of chief
executive in strategic management
b)
Value chain
analysis
c)
Innovation
POKHARA UNIVERSITY
Level : Bachelor Semester
: Fall Year
: 2010
Programme : BBA\BHCM Full
Marks:100
Course:
Strategic Management I Time:
3 hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in
their own words as far as practicable.
The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the
questions.
1.
a) Define strategic management. Explain its
value to the management. 8
b)
The levels of strategy vary according to the nature and type of 7
organization. Discuss.
2.
a) Explain PEST analysis. 7
b)
Differentiate between strategic and financial objectives. 8
3.
a) “SWOT analysis is a tool for competitive
analysis.” Elaborate. 7
b)
“Strategic cost analysis helps to gain cost competitiveness.” Do you 8
agree?
4.
a) What do you understand by resource
capabilities and resources 7
deficiencies of
a company? Explain.
b)
Differentiate between differentiation and cost leadership strategy. 8
5.
a) “Concentration is one of the stability
strategies to gain competitive 7
advantage.”
Justify.
b)
Differentiate between concentric and conglomerate diversification. 8
6.
a) Assuming yourself as a strategist, identify
the factors that you would 8
evaluate while
analysing and choosing strategies.
b) Mention
the strategies suitable for emerging industries. 7
OR
a)
Briefly discuss
any three grand strategies which you favour the most. 5
b)
How GE nine cell
of matrix helps as a tool of facilitating strategic 10
Analysis and choice compare with BCG
matrix.
7.
Write short
notes on (Any Two) 2x5
a)
Linking strategy
with ethics and social responsibility.
b)
Strategic group
maps
c)
Developing
business mission and strategic vision
POKHARA UNIVERSITY
Level : Bachelor Semester
: Spring Year
: 2010
Programme : BBA\BHCM Full
Marks:100
Course:
Strategic Management I Time:
3 hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in
their own words as far as practicable.
The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the
questions.
1.
a) How do you define strategic management? Explain
its benefits to the 8
organization.
b)
Briefly explain various dimensions of
strategic management. 7
2.
a) With reference of Porter’s Five Forces model,
analyze the ‘Instant 10
Noodle Industry of Nepal. Logically support your
answer.
b) Differentiate between remote environment and
operating environment. 5
3.
a) Differentiate between strategic vision and
mission statement. 8
Developing strategic
vision is not as important as it is important to
communicate. Discuss.
b)
What is strategic making pyramid? Explain briefly the role of each 7
stages of the pyramid in formulating
strategy for an organization.
4.
a) How do value chain analyses add value in
assessing the cost 10
effectiveness of
a product, business or division? Justify your answer.
b)
Explain any two generic strategies which you are most familiar with. 5
5.
a) How do organizational competencies and
capabilities differ from 8
each other?
Explain with examples.
b)
In what way BCG matrix helps to select best strategy for multi- 7
business company? Explain.
6.
a) Identify the circumstances suitable for
differentiating strategy for an 8
organization.
b)
Differentiate between market development strategy and product 7
development strategy.
7.
Write short
notes on 2x5
a)
SWOT diagram for strategic choice
b)
PEST analysis
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