Exam Details

Subject strategic management
Paper
Exam / Course post graduate diploma in materials management
Department
Organization Indian Institute Of Materials Management
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State maharashtra, mumbai


Question Paper

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management
Paper 9
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Date 15.12.2016 Max. Marks :100
Time 10.00a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Duration 3 Hrs.
Instructions:
1. Part A Contains 4 main questions which are compulsory. Each question carries 8 marks.
2. Part B Answer any 3 questions out of 5 questions. Each question carries 16 marks.
3. Part C is compulsory and it is a case study carrying 20 marks.
PART A (compulsory) (32 x1 32 marks)
Q1) Give the expansion of
a. SBU
b. ETOP
c. SEA
d. EFQM
e. VMI
f. BCG
g. BIFR
h. SAP
Q.2) Fill in the blanks:
is the action stage of Strategic Management.
The Design approach was developed by .
refers to a spatial representation of how individuals perceive various
brands.
When two firms dissolve their identity to create a new firm, it is called .
strategy is followed as a last resort.
provides an understanding of the organization's culture affects its ability
to change and adapt.
Lean Production is a part of the generic system of
In basket technique is a method of programme.
Dec 2016
Q3) Write True or False
Migration is a demographic factor.
Z score helps in strategy evaluation.
A boundryless organization has limited span of control.
A policy is a plan of action.
Product layout shows the steps by which a product is made.
A simple product usually appeals to all customers.
Risk averse manages resort to innovative way of doing things.
Strategy employs and Tactics deploy the resources.
Q4) Match the following
Column A Column B
Virtual organization
Miles and Snow
3)Orientation Training
4)Demography
Benchmarking
McKinsey
Competitive Advantage
SWOT
Organization culture
Edgeless
Population
New recruits
7 S Model
Comparison
Strategy formulation
Porter
PART B
(Answer Any Three) 3 x16= 48 Marks
Q5) Explain in detail the elements of Strategy.
Q6) What are the evaluation technique for operational control?
Q7) What are the characteristics of objective?
Q8) Discuss the demographic factors affecting the environment.
Q9) Explain the Quantitative factors influencing strategic choice.
PART C Compulsory 20 Marks
Q10) Case Study
Identify an organization that has enjoyed great growth in recent years. To what degree and in what ways do you think this firm's success resulted from good strategic management?



Subjects

  • advanced suppy chain management
  • business economics & financial accounting
  • business laws
  • business strategies and world class practices
  • cost and financial management
  • information technology and e-commerce
  • international trade
  • inventory management
  • it and e-commerce
  • logistics management
  • management principles and human resources practices
  • marketing management
  • operations management
  • operations strategy
  • packaging & distribution
  • project management
  • purchasing management
  • quantitative techniques and operations research
  • research methodology
  • retail management
  • strategic management
  • total quality management