A&B
MBA/E-C304
SEMESTER EXAMINATION- DECEMBER 2023
CLASS: MBA SEMESTER: III
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Time: 3 hour Max. Marks: 70
Note: Question Paper is divided into two sections: A and B. Attempt both the sections as per given
instructions.
SECTION-A
(SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
Instructions: Answer any five questions in about 150 words each. Each question carries six marks.
(5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Q-1: Explain the corporate strategy.
Q-2: ‘ A policy is a broad guideline for decision making’. Explain
Q-3: Define the company mission.
Q-4: What is the role of Board of Directors in corporate governance?
Q-5: What do you mean by Bargaining Power of Suppliers in industry analysis?
Q-6: Discuss Multi-domestic strategy
Q-7: Discuss Vertical Growth.
Q-8: ‘ Structure follows strategy’ Explain
Q-9: What is strategic control?
Q-10: Explain strategic change.
SECTION-B
(LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
Instructions: Answer any four questions in detail. Each question carries 10 marks.
(4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
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Q-1: Define Strategic Management and bring out main element of strategic management.
Q-2: Explain the significance of SWOT analysis in formulation of corporate strategy of an
organization.
Q-3: Discuss the roles of the following in corporate governance.
(a) Statutory Auditors
(b) Top Management
(c) Audit committee
Q-4: ‘ An ethics strategy is essential to create an ethical business’. Explain. What are the essential
focus areas for building an ethics strategy?
Q-5: Discuss Michael Porter’s approach to Industry analysis in order to understand the competitive
environment within the industry
Q-6: With the help of appropriate examples, explain cost leadership and differentiation as the
business strategies.
Q-7: Discuss different approaches used in managerial staffing for Global operations.
Q-8: Explain the technology strategy framework that guides planning, development and execution
of a business’ technology strategy.
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