Question 1

Caiden Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, wants to infuse change and add variety to its existing collection. The company makes extensive use of social media to receive feedback, suggestions, and ideas from existing and potential customers. This is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

This is an example of knowledge creation, as Caiden Inc. is using social media to gather new ideas and feedback from customers, which can lead to the development of new knowledge and insights for their collection.

Question 2

​Which of the following is a contributing factor to team learning?

Accepted Answer

Personal mastery of the job is a contributing factor to team learning because it involves individuals improving their skills and understanding, which can then be shared and contribute to the overall learning and development of the team.

Question 3

A major leadership initiative for enhancing a learning organization is to:

Accepted Answer

Creating a strategic intent to learn is crucial for fostering a learning organization, as it encourages continuous improvement and adaptation throughout the organization.

Question 4

Lorenzo Inc., a pharmaceutical company, has decided to purchase two major biotechnology research firms in order expand its operations and enhance its market presence. This is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

Lorenzo Inc.'s decision to purchase two major biotechnology research firms to expand operations and enhance market presence is an example of growth through acquisition, as the company is directly buying other companies to grow its business.

Question 5

Derek, the CEO of Kellen Inc., approaches his management consultant to ask for his suggestions on how to improve his leadership skills to sustain and improve organizational performance. If you were the management consultant and believed that Derek was capable of implementing a servant leadership style, what would you suggest he do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Derek, the CEO of Kellen Inc., approaches...

Question 6

Desmond Inc., a high-end automobile company, aims to develop the firm into one that consistently endeavors to create new knowledge and innovations. To gain more insights into this strategy, the CEO approaches the regional marketing head of the company to ask for his advice. If you were the marketing head, what advice would you provide to the CEO?
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Accepted Answer

The answer of Desmond Inc., a high-end automobile company, aims...

Question 7

Maddox Corp., a smartphone manufacturer, in the initial years of its entry into the market, adopted a deliberate strategy of quickly capturing a sizeable portion of the market share by lowering the selling price of its smartphones. Which business strategy has the company adopted in the given example?

Accepted Answer

Maddox Corp. adopted a cost-leadership strategy by lowering the selling price of its smartphones to capture a significant market share, which is characteristic of offering products or services at the lowest possible cost to attract a large customer base.

Question 8

In the past several years, Dawson Inc., a consumer durables company, has been focusing only on a particular region due to its forecasted potential for the durables industry. Due to recessionary conditions in the region, the sales of Dawson's products have been hit hard, resulting in severe losses. Which of the following strategies could prevent such a scenario?

Accepted Answer

Global diversification could prevent such a scenario by spreading the company's market presence across different regions, thereby reducing its vulnerability to economic downturns in any single region.

Question 9

​Which of the following is a key characteristic of servant leadership?

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership emphasizes the leader's role in caring for the needs of their team members, prioritizing their well-being and development above the leader's own interests.

Question 10

A major responsibility of a chief knowledge officer is to:

Accepted Answer

A chief knowledge officer's major responsibility is to systematically collect information to ensure that valuable knowledge within the organization is captured and made accessible to those who need it.

Question 11

Peter and his teammates engage in action learning when they:

Accepted Answer

Action learning involves learning while addressing real, significant organizational problems, allowing participants to learn from the experience of solving these issues.

Question 12

Felix Inc., a real estate company, wants to increase efficiency at work and improve customer experience. In pursuit of this goal, it creates an online portal that could store relevant information on various aspects in a systematic manner. Users can easily access required information. Which of the following captures the above mentioned scenario?​

Accepted Answer

Knowledge dissemination involves spreading or distributing information systematically to users or stakeholders, which aligns with Felix Inc.'s creation of an online portal for easy access to information.

Question 13

​Which of the following is true of the cost-leadership strategy?

Accepted Answer

The cost-leadership strategy often results in reduced barriers to entry because competitors can enter the market by offering lower prices, making it easier for them to compete.

Question 14

Amber Corp. and Kyler Corp., two major technology firms, have decided to operate together in specific areas such as distribution and marketing for better utilization of the expertise available in both firms. This can be referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A strategic alliance is when two or more firms decide to collaborate in certain areas of business for mutual benefit, such as sharing expertise in distribution and marketing, without losing their individual identities. This is exactly what Amber Corp. and Kyler Corp. are doing.

Question 15

Daisy Inc. enjoys a monopoly in the procurement and distribution of coffee beans. The company undertakes a strategic analysis of its market position. A local daily newspaper has published a report stating that a global coffee beans producer is entering the region to set up retail stores in order to increase its efficiency in distribution. Daisy Inc. is most likely to include this fact under which of the following components of a SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

The entry of a global coffee beans producer into the region represents a potential challenge or competition for Daisy Inc., which is an external factor that could negatively impact its market position, thus it is considered an external threat in a SWOT analysis.

Question 16

​Simon Corp., a global financial services firm, has entered a region whose per capita income is very high. To make its financial products more attractive, it introduces new schemes that specifically cater to high income groups. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Simon Corp. is employing a focus strategy by targeting a specific segment of the market, in this case, high income groups, with tailored financial products. This approach concentrates on serving a particular demographic well, rather than trying to appeal to a broader audience.

Question 17

Weston Corp., a dairy processing company, is located close to the local dairy farms from where it procures its daily inputs. In the context of SWOT analysis, under which of the following components can this fact be included in the company's strategic planning analysis?

Accepted Answer

Being located close to the local dairy farms from where Weston Corp. procures its daily inputs can be considered an internal strength. This proximity likely reduces transportation costs, ensures fresher inputs, and allows for more agile supply chain adjustments, all of which can provide competitive advantages.

Question 18

Jett Inc., an automobile manufacturer, has decided to create an electric vehicle that, while not as efficient as its market competitors, can be sold a much reduced price. What strategy is Jett implementing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Bradley Inc., a cell phone manufacturing company, has been experiencing a downward trend in its sales and profit in recent times. The CEO of Bradley approaches its marketing advisor to suggest ideas and ways to regain market share and sales. If you were the marketing advisor, what would you suggest to improve the company's prospects?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bradley Inc., a cell phone manufacturing company,...

Question 20

Arthur is the CEO of an export company. Over the years, the company has been highly successful at delivering consistent results. Several analysts attribute this to Arthur's leadership style, which allows his subordinates to take up leadership roles and deliver efficient results. Which of the following best describes Arthur's leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Arthur's leadership style is best described as servant leadership because it emphasizes empowering and uplifting team members, allowing them to take on leadership roles and achieve efficient results. This approach focuses on serving others and fostering their development and success.

Quiz 13: Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

Caiden Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, wants to infuse change and add variety to its existing collection. The company makes extensive use of social media to receive feedback, suggestions, and ideas from existing and potential customers. This is an example of:​

​Which of the following is a contributing factor to team learning?

A major leadership initiative for enhancing a learning organization is to:

Lorenzo Inc., a pharmaceutical company, has decided to purchase two major biotechnology research firms in order expand its operations and enhance its market presence. This is an example of:​

​Which of the following is a key characteristic of servant leadership?

A major responsibility of a chief knowledge officer is to:

Peter and his teammates engage in action learning when they:

​Which of the following is true of the cost-leadership strategy?

Amber Corp. and Kyler Corp., two major technology firms, have decided to operate together in specific areas such as distribution and marketing for better utilization of the expertise available in both firms. This can be referred to as:

​Simon Corp., a global financial services firm, has entered a region whose per capita income is very high. To make its financial products more attractive, it introduces new schemes that specifically cater to high income groups. This is an example of:

Weston Corp., a dairy processing company, is located close to the local dairy farms from where it procures its daily inputs. In the context of SWOT analysis, under which of the following components can this fact be included in the company's strategic planning analysis?

Jett Inc., an automobile manufacturer, has decided to create an electric vehicle that, while not as efficient as its market competitors, can be sold a much reduced price. What strategy is Jett implementing?

Caiden Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, wants to infuse change and add variety to its existing collection. The company makes extensive use of social media to receive feedback, suggestions, and ideas from existing and potential customers. This is an example of:

Which of the following is a contributing factor to team learning?

Lorenzo Inc., a pharmaceutical company, has decided to purchase two major biotechnology research firms in order expand its operations and enhance its market presence. This is an example of:

Which of the following is a key characteristic of servant leadership?

Which of the following is true of the cost-leadership strategy?

Simon Corp., a global financial services firm, has entered a region whose per capita income is very high. To make its financial products more attractive, it introduces new schemes that specifically cater to high income groups. This is an example of: