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Question 1
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A _____ primarily details the goal-directed actions managers take in their quest for competitive advantage when competing in a single product market.
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business-level strategy
code of ethics
mission statement
functional-level strategy
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Question 2
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Which of the following is a firm effect that has an impact on the competitive advantage of a firm?
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the exit barriers within the industry in which the firm operates
the number of companies operating in the industry in which the firm operates
the intensity of rivalry among existing companies in the firm's chosen industry
the value and the cost position of the firm relative to its competitors
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Question 3
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A firm's business strategy will lead to a competitive advantage if it allows the firm to
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execute the same activities performed by the rivals in a similar manner.
reduce the value gap.
perform different activities than its rivals.
position itself below the productivity frontier.
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Question 4
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When a firm makes choices between a cost or value position to achieve competitive advantage,it is primarily involved in
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collective bargaining.
strategic trade-offs.
arbitration.
mediation.
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Question 5
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Firms pursuing a differentiation strategy primarily seek to
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keep their cost structures lower than that of the cost leader.
reduce the value gap to gain a competitive advantage.
provide products that are a direct imitation of the competitors' products.
create higher customer perceived value than the value that competitors create.
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Question 6
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Home Smart Inc.is a chain of supermarkets that sells its products at higher prices than its competitors.Yet,the supermarket chain has a large customer base due to its wide product portfolio and superior customer service.Which of the following generic business strategies has Home Smart adopted in this scenario?
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cost-leadership
differentiation
market penetration
product diversification
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Question 7
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Bargain Styles Inc.is an apparel company that caters to the highly price-conscious customers.Through its simple apparel designs,acceptable quality levels,and minimal customer service,the company has been able to sell its merchandise at the lowest prices in the industry.Which of the following generic business strategies is Bargain Styles applying?
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cost-leadership
differentiation
niche marketing
product diversification
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Question 8
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Why are differentiation and cost-leadership strategies referred to as generic business strategies?
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They can be simultaneously pursued by a firm without any trade-offs.
They can be used by any organization independent of industry context.
They require similar strategic positions in order to increase a firm's chances to gain competitive advantage.
They can be applied only by businesses, which have a competitive advantage.
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Question 9
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True Empire Autos Inc.is an automobile company known for its luxury cars and follows a differentiation strategy.In this scenario,True Empire Autos should ideally compare its strategic position with a(n)
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automobile company that sells pre-owned cars.
automobile company that sells high-end, premium cars.
automobile company that manufactures economy cars.
pen manufacturing company that follows a differentiation strategy.
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Question 10
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Wear Crush Inc.is an apparel company known for its affordable clothes that follows a cost-leadership strategy.In this scenario,Wear Crush should ideally compare its strategic position with
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a company that sells wristwatches at affordable prices.
a luxury apparel company that sells designer clothes.
an apparel company popular among price-conscious customers.
an online company that sells customized pet clothing.
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Question 11
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In a focused cost-leadership strategy,a firm
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caters to the segment of the market that is least cost-sensitive.
provides high-priced products for many different segments of the mass market.
delivers low-cost products and services to a specific, narrow part of the market.
focuses on reducing the economic value created to drive down costs.
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Question 12
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Organic Eats is a restaurant that caters to the needs of a small percentage of highly health-conscious consumers.It has an all-organic,vegan menu.Since there are very few restaurants that offer the same unique services,customers are willing to pay a premium price for its products and services.In this scenario,Organic Eats is following a
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product diversification strategy.
liquidation strategy.
mass market strategy.
focused differentiation strategy.
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Question 13
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A company that uses a differentiation strategy can achieve a competitive advantage as long as its
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economic value created is greater than that of its competitors.
value gap is lower than that of its competitors.
strategic position is below the productivity frontier.
products and services create a lower consumer surplus than that of its competitors.
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Question 14
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Both Viten Electronics Inc.and JL Electronics Inc.incur a cost of $400 to manufacture a LED television.However,the economic value created by JL Electronics is more than that created by Viten Electronics.What does this indicate?
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Viten Electronics has a competitive advantage over JL Electronics.
Both Viten Electronics and JL Electronics have achieved competitive parity.
JL Electronics can charge a premium price on its televisions.
Viten Electronics has created a higher value gap than JL Electronics.
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Question 15
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A firm pursuing a differentiation strategy as opposed to a low-cost strategy will
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focus its research and development on product technologies to add uniqueness.
concentrate on leveraging its economies of scale through process technologies.
build an organization structure that relies on strict budget controls.
create a lower economic value as compared to its competitors.
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Question 16
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When a differentiator charges a similar price as its competitors in the same strategic group but offers more perceived value,it
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loses its competitive advantage.
gains market share from other firms.
lowers the economic value created.
results in diseconomies of scale.
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Question 17
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Both Blue Horizons Electronics Inc.and CLR Inc.have achieved cost parity in the television market.To gain and sustain a competitive advantage against CLR,Blue Horizons Electronics should
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achieve differentiation parity with CLR.
keep its value gap lower than that of CLR.
create greater perceived economic value than CLR.
increase its cost of production to more than that of CLR.
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Question 18
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Which of the following will hamper a differentiator's ability to achieve a competitive advantage?
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lower production costs
premium prices
lower value gap
customized goods
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Question 19
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Whole Foods differentiates itself from competitors by offering top-quality foods obtained through sustainable agriculture.This business strategy implies that Whole Foods focuses on
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decreasing the existing value gap by providing luxury goods to customers.
maintaining a less steeper learning curve as compared to its competitors.
increasing the perceived value created for customers, which allows it to charge a premium price.
lowering its costs compared to its competitors,' while offering adequate value for its products and services.
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Question 20
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Which of the following is more of a value driver than a cost driver?
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superior customer service
economies of scale
learning-curve effects
experience-curve effects
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