MP-401(Old)/205
December Examination 2017
Master of Business Administration II Year Examination
Strategic Management
Paper MP-401(Old)/205
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 80
Note: The question paper is divided into three sections B and C. Write answers as per given instructions.
Section A 8 × 2 16
(Very Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum upto 30 words. Each question carries 2 marks.
Define strategic alliances.
Explain the concept of strategic choice.
What is divisional structure?
What is functional strategy?
How would you define organisational environmental.
Define transformational leadership style.
Explain promise control.
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MP-401(Old)/205 300 3 (Contd.)
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(viii) Mention any two important characteristics of strategic
divisions.
Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any four questions. Each answer should not
exceed 200 words. Each question carries 8 marks.
Why is environmental scanning needed?
Explain the key advantages of strategic management.
Define Strategic Business Unit and its advantages.
Explain BCG Growth/Share Matrix.
Distinguish between strategy formulation and strategy
implementation.
Why organisations should have mission?
What do you mean by stability strategy? When is it needed?
Distinguish between transformational and transactional
leadership style.
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Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each
answer maximum upto 500 words. Each question carries
16 marks.
10) Discuss Ansoff's product market growth matrix for portfolio
analysis.
11) Discuss the SWOT analysis and its limitations.
12) "Crafting and executing a Company's strategy is a five-stage
managerial process". Elucidate this statement.
13) Write short note on the following
PESTLE Analysis.
General Electric Model.