June 2022 Flashcards

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VMOS

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Vision, mission, objectives, strategy

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2
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Johnson et al model of strategic planning

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analysis - choice - implementation - control

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3
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What is the 5 x 5 risk matrix?

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[standard]

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4
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Name four common business risks

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  1. strategy
  2. operational
  3. market
  4. human
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Goldsmith and Clutterbuck’s theory of strong culture

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Leadership Alignment: Effective leaders must align their behaviors and strategies with the organization’s cultural values.

Employee Engagement: A strong culture engages employees, fosters commitment, and drives performance.

Change and Adaptability: A strong culture should be flexible enough to adapt to changes and support continuous improvement.

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Kotter and Haskett theory on culture

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Adaptive Cultures: Cultures that are able to adapt to changes in the market and environment tend to perform better.

Cultural Strength: Strong cultures provide a competitive advantage by promoting shared values and consistent behaviors.

Performance Link: There is a significant correlation between strong, adaptive cultures and long-term financial performance.

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7
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Name the 6 aspects of Johnson’s cultural web

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  1. stories
  2. symbols
  3. power structures
  4. organisational structures
  5. control systems
  6. rituals and routines
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Grinyer and Spender “Forces of Culture”

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Stories: Narratives about the organization that convey values and norms.

Rituals and Routines: Daily behaviors and practices that reinforce the culture.

Symbols: Visual representations of the organization, including logos, office layouts, and dress codes.

Organizational Structure: The hierarchy, roles, and relationships within the organization.

Control Systems: Formal and informal ways of monitoring and guiding employee behavior.

Power Structures: The distribution of power within the organization, including key decision-makers and influencers.

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Handy’s cultural types

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  1. power
  2. role
  3. task
  4. person
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10
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Outline Porter’s diamond model of international business

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  • firm strategy, structure and rivalry
  • demand conditions
  • related and supporting industries
  • factor conditions
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11
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What are Porter’s general strategies?

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Cost Leadership
Differentiation
Focus

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12
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Lewin’s force field analysis

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  • Define the Change Goal
    -Identify Driving Forces
  • Identify Restraining Forces
  • Analyze the Forces
  • Develop Strategies
  • Implement and Monitor
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13
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What are the five stages of grief

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denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

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14
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Kotter management of change

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  1. sense of urgency
  2. set up leading team
  3. create vision
  4. communicate vision
  5. remove obstacles
  6. create short-term wins
  7. implement and consolidate
  8. institutionalise change
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15
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What is the SAFe framework?

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  • Suitable
  • Acceptable
  • Feasible
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16
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What are the kinds of future growth?

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  • organic
  • acquisition
  • strategic alliance
17
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Ansoff matrix

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  • market penetration
  • market development
  • product development
  • diversification
18
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What are the Mitzberg 5 Ps?

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  • Plan
  • Pattern
  • Position
  • Perspective
  • Ploy
19
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What are Lynch’s two kinds of strategy?

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Rational (planned) vs emergent

20
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What are key business risks?

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financial; operational; competition; environmental; people