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Strategic IQ Assessment

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Question 1 of 13

What is the primary purpose of a business strategy? 

A

Increase employee satisfaction

B

Maximize firm value

C

Crush the competition

D

Determine market position

Question 2 of 13

How does Porter's Five Forces framework analyze industry competitiveness? 

A

By focusing on internal strengths

B

By assessing external threats

C

By evaluating customer satisfaction

D

By examining employee morale

Question 3 of 13

Which of the following is NOT a financial driver to increase firm value? 

A

Strategic growth

B

Leverage

C

Price premiums

D

Cost and capital efficiencies

Question 4 of 13

What does the term "competitive advantage" refer to in business strategy? 

A

Offering unique value that attracts customers

B

Achieving equal market share with competitors

C

Reducing collaboration with industry peers

D

Cutting operational costs aggressively

Question 5 of 13

What is the purpose of a differentiation strategy? 

A

Offering products at the lowest prices

B

Reducing product variety

C

Emphasizing market saturation

D

Providing unique products or services

Question 6 of 13

What is the most effective initial step to take before outlining strategic initiatives? 

A

Build a financial budget

B

Negotiate prices with vendors

C

Define the strategic problem

D

Perform a SWOT analysis

Question 7 of 13

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of setting strategic initiatives in organizations? 

A

Overcome strategic problems

B

Increase profitability

C

Enhance the customer experience

D

Create a competitive advantage

Question 8 of 13

What is the purpose of a go-to-market strategy? 

A

Enhancing workplace culture

B

Attracting new employees

C

Introducing and selling products in the market

D

Providing financial data for the budget

Question 9 of 13

What role does innovation play in sustaining a competitive advantage? 

A

It has no impact on competitiveness

B

It keeps products and services relevant and unique

C

It minimizes market share

D

It increases operational costs

Question 10 of 13

Which guiding principle should steer an organization's strategy? 

A

Profit maximization

B

Customer-centered design

C

Outperforming the competition

D

Profit-first

Question 11 of 13

What is an unintended consequence of pursuing superiority over the competition in business strategy? 

A

Competitive advancement

B

Competitive convergence

C

Strategic innovation

D

Strategic prowess

Question 12 of 13

In business strategy, what does "straddling" refer to? 

A

Embracing market niches

B

Focusing on core competencies

C

Balancing two markets with different needs

D

Pursuing market domination

Question 13 of 13

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