Former exam (re-exam), 2014, August.

Question 1

Question 1.

Richard Normann (2001) distinguished between different strategic logics. Using examples, explain the differences between the logics of “industrailism”, “customer base management” and “reconfiguration of value-creating systems”.

Question 2

Question 2:

Normann (2001) discusses two types of business renewal activities; reframing and reconfiguration.

a) Describe what these two concepts mean, how they are different from one another and how they are related.
b) Using an example, describe how and why Normann’s “crane” can be used in efforts to rewing business.

Answer 2

your answer

Question 3

Question 3:

Strategic work can be understood from several different perspectives. Define and compare the following three perspectives.

a) Dynamic capabilities

b Strategy-as-practice

c) The outcomes of strategic change according to Normann

Question 4

Question 4.

in their article “What to do next? The case for non-predictive strategy”, Wiltbankdet al (2006) discuss various streams of research within the field of stratic management by highlightning different views on predition and control. Based on the authurs’ thoughts, discuss why it - in certain cases - makes sense not to plan or trying to predict the future. Also, explain how firms under such circumstances act strategically in order to create and maintain a competitive advantage.

Answer 4

Your answer.

Question 5

Question 5:

In their artivle “Of strategies, Deilberate and emergent”, Mintzberg and Waters (1985) distinguish between different types of strategies.

a) Describe the difference between deliberate and emergent strategies. Illustrate your answer using examples of both strategies.
b) Mintzberg & Waters also adress a number of additional strategy types, including entrepreneurial and ideological astrategies. What do entrepreneurial and ideological strategies mean for the organistaon’s ability to adapt to a chaningenvironment. Motiveate your answer.

Answer 5

Your answer.