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Business Policy And Strategic Planning July 2008 Question Paper

Business Policy And Strategic Planning July 2008

Course:Diploma In Management (Management)

Exam Year:2008

BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer any FOUR of the SIX questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
This paper consists of 2 printed pages.
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that both the pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing
1.(a) Explain the issues that are considered in determining the strategic intent of an organization.(10 marks)
(b) Describe the process that should be followed in the planning approach to strategy formulation.(15 marks)

2.(a) Many organizations periodically conduct situational analysis in their endeavour to increase their competitiveness. Outline the issues that are likely to be highlighted by such an analysis.(15 marks)
(b) Describe the types of assets that might be a source of competitive advantage for a firm.(10 marks)

3.(a) Explain the aspects of an organization's phenomena that constitute its culture.(15 marks)
(b) Describe the sets of activities in an organization that constitute its business processes.(10 marks)

4.(a) Explain the types of strategic decisions that may lead to either a cost or differentiation advantage for an organization.(15 mark)

(b) Describe the components of an organization's structure that determine the organization's strategic position.(10 marks)

5.(a) The operations of public corporations are influenced by certain unique multiple forces. Outline these multiple forces that influence the operations of the public corporations(15 marks)
(b) Describe the activities that may be associated with strategic leadership of an organization.(10 marks)

6.(a) Mwachofi has been offered a job in a large organization as a middle level manager. Outline the work of Mwachofi in his new appointment.(15 marks)
(b) Explain the ways in which the operational performance of an organization may be assessed.(10 marks)

Business Policy And Strategic Planning July 2008 Question Paper

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