MGMT 449 Final

Internal functional managers (e.g., HR manager)

Which of the following players would not be relevant for a Five Forces analysis for [specific] industry?

Barriers to entry are low (e.g., little capital required, no patents, no strong brands).

The threat of new entrants is high when _______________.

Coca-Cola launching a new juice brand.

Which one is not an example of vertical integration?

Strategic alliances involve ownership transfer

Which one is not true about strategic alliances?

Producing more of the same product to lower cost per unit

Which one is not an example of economies of scope?

Two-sided markets only benefit one side of users

 Which one is not true about two-sided markets?

Profits come from the base product

 Which one is not true about a razor-blade strategy?

 IBM shifting from hardware to consulting and software.

Which description is an example of corporate strategy formulation?

It always involves internal optimization

Which one is not true about strategic renewal and innovation in business?

Managers always act in the best interest of shareholders

Which one is not true about agency theory?

M&As always create value for the acquirer

Which one is not true about M&A (merger and acquisition)?