BUSI 400

Apple developed iTunes as a complement to drive iPod sales. Which aspect of differentiation strategy does this move represent? - ANS value driver Smartphone sales have stagnated in developed countries, but they continue to experience high growth in emerging economies. Which aspect of the industry does this trend reflect? - ANS industry life cycle Every September, Apple releases new versions of its iPhone, boasting improved functions—for example, wireless charging. Which t...

Scott Denning believes climate change is: - ANS simple, serious, solvable Dean postulated that the business understanding of Sustainability, much life Calvin and Hobb's Cardboard box, has transmogrified to mean more than just financial stability. - ANS True Which of the following accurately defines a symbiotic relationship? - ANS Symbiotic relationship refers to organizations interacting in a positive way with its environment, contributing to sustainability. A...

A prime social responsibility of business is to safeguard consumers: By supplying consumers with products at the lowest possible cost. By providing new technology. While continuing to supply them with goods and services they want. While maintaining high profit margins. - ANS While continuing to supply them with goods and services they want. Institutional investors have little incentive to hold their shares and organize to change management policy. True False - ANS ...

According to the minicase, which aspect of strategy formulation and implementation appeared to be the root of Microsoft's failure to commercialize any category-defining products or services? a-Illusion of control b-Top-down strategic planning c-Resource-allocation process (RAP) d-Planned emergence strategy process e-Strategic initiative - ANS b Which shortcoming of the top-down strategy process is reflected in Microsoft's prediction that forays into such markets as online s...

World 3 Model - ANS -Developed in 1970's to project world pop., food production, industrial output, pollution emissions, and resource depletion Limits to growth 1972 (controversial) -If current trends continue, limits to growth reached within next 100 years with sudden uncontrollable decline in population and industrial capacity (Malthus bc underestimation of birth control and tech?) - Authors wished to inform people and give call to action Ecological Footprint - ANS - L...

operations strategy - ANS operations strategy, which is a set of competitive priorities coupled with supply chain structural and infrastructural design choices intended to create capabilities that support a set of value propositions targeted to address the needs of critical customers. Strategic decisions define the competitive objectives of an organization, establishing both the specific performance targets and the means by which the targets will be achieved. LEVELS OF STRATEGI...

Safeguarding consumers while continuing to supply them with the goods and services they want, at the prices they want, is a prime social responsibility of - ANS business Many companies recognize that providing customers with _____________ and _____________ is an effective, as well as ethical business strategy. - ANS excellent service and product quality Government agencies serve as ___________________ for consumers, supplementing the actions taken by consumers to protect th...

The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension about foods that are low in sodium. Which menu selections by the client indicate to the nurse that the client understands what has been taught? - ANS Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes Grilled chicken with turnip greens A nurse has provided dietary instructions to a client with a new diagnosis of gout. Which menu suggestions by the client indicate to the nurse that the client needs additional instruction? - ANS Scallops Ch...

Which of the following stages of the strategic management process involves an evaluation of a firm's external and internal environments? A. strategy analysis B. strategy implementation C. strategy formulation D. strategy control - ANS strategy analysis A firm that achieves superior performance relative to other firms in the same industry or the industry average has a(n) A. competitive advantage. B. balanced scorecard. C. power position. D. equity leverage - ...

You've never worked in finance before. How much do you know about what bankers actually do? - ANS I've done a lot of research on my own. Based on that, I know that bankers advise companies on transactions - buying and selling other companies, and raising capital. They are "agents" that connect a company with the appropriate buyer, seller, or investor. The day-to-day work involves creating presentations, financial analysis and marketing materials such as Executive Summaries....