MBA 620 Example Questions

Question One (10 Points):

CEOs argue that best performing companies have found that sound business strategies depend on

Describe how and why organisational structure, strategic control systems, and organisational culture play consistent roles in strategy implementation success to achieve strategic objectives?

Note: Cite a real life example from a well-known company.

Question Two (10 Points)

Do you agree that a companys value chain is a potential source of competitive advantage? Why or why not? Explain your answers very well.

Note: Cite a real life example that you know well.

Question Three (10 Points)

Discuss strategy hierarchy and levels and how they are related to successful business performance?

Note: Apply your answers on the Manaseer Group or any group that you know well.

Question Four (10 Points)

If you are the CEO of Taibeh Diary Corporation and you are involved in making a number of strategic decisions on the corporate level for 2018-2020. Your board of directors has made a decision to strengthen the corporations core business in its industry.

Required:

Discuss the potential strategic options that Taibeh has to strengthen its core business in order to sustain its competitive advantage? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each strategic option and how each option is related to your corporations distinctive competencies?

Note: Apply your answers on Taibeh Diary Corporation in Jordan.

Question Five (10 Points)

Many strategic management scholars and CEOs link link the concept of competitive advantage with the successful execution of business strategy?

Required:

Discuss the strategic role of process management tools in the successful execution of business strategy and how they lead to achieving a competitive advantage?

Note: Apply your answers on a real life example.