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Theoratical Foundations Of Strategic Management Question Paper

Theoratical Foundations Of Strategic Management

Course:Doctor Of Philosophy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
BBA 811: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

DATE: MONDAY, 23RD AUGUST 2010
TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 5.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.
Answer ALL questions
2.
Each question carry marks indicated

Question One
Vision 2030 is a long term strategy for Kenya drawn by the government to be the basis of all other sub-strategies to be formulated by organizations and government bureaucracy.
a)
Explain theoretical foundations that can be used to support this noble long-term strategy.
b)
With the help of Balanced Score Card strategic approach, explain how economic pillars and social pillars of Vision 2030 should contribute towards the realization of overall long term strategy. (25 marks)

Question Two
With the help of resource-Based View of strategy approach, explain how competitive advantage of a firm or a country can be enhanced by business process re-engineering and efficient use of available resources. Give practical examples. (25 marks)

Question Three
Practicing managers face constantly changing business environment. Explain the value of the
following concepts as applied to a manager’s decision-making process:
a)
Strategic thinking
b)
Innovation
c)
Informed decisions-making process
d)
Learning organization
e)
Paradigm shifts
In your answer, give practical examples. (25 marks)

Question Four
There is a continuing debate on how to bridge the gap between strategy theory and strategy
process. This is evidenced by existence of disparities and disagreements between scientists
supporting the views of strategy process and strategy content. In light of this, discuss the limitations and disparities between theory building and empirical testing in manufacturing firms in Kenya. (25 marks)

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