7. _____is concerned with gaining new "knowledge for the sake of knowing" while is motivated by the desire to gain new "knowledge for a specific purpose." a. Investigative research and Crucial research b. Basic research and Applied research c. Strategic research and Critical research d. Targeted research and Correlated research

9. Which of the following statements is most descriptive of the corporate research process? a. It is considered Basic Research into all forms of corporate performance b. It is multi-faceted research that focuses primarily on how corporations perform quantitatively without necessarily judging performance. The goal is to be objective. C. It is objective qualitative research into performance levels d. It is considered Applied Research

10. According to the ?Management Strategy and Performance" textbook, which of the following answers best describes the general and competitive environments. a. The general environment is usually beyond the control of TMTs but unlike the competitive environment, a carefully crafted strategic plan can often neutralize negative forces. b. The general environment includes demographic, political/legal, technological, and economic factors; the competitive environment includes customers, suppliers, unions, associations, new entrants, substitutes, competitors, creditors, and customers. The TMT has little influence over competitors but it can exert measurable influence over some of the general environmental factors. C. The general environment includes demographic, political/legal, technological, and economic factors; the competitive environment includes multiple factors, such as customers, associations, and new entrants. d. None of the above appropriately describes the general and competitive environments.

11. Corporate research thoroughly assesses strategic positioning and organizational citizenship. The process of analyzing these issues includes a review of: a. The firm's Balance Sheet b. The firm's Income Statement AND the balance sheet c. The firm's people sensitivity and its adaptability d. All of the Above