Question

1. Which of the following is "not" a key component of strategy execution?

a. niche marketing

b. supportive organizational structure

c. staffing

d. strengthen core competencies

2. The effective allocation of key resources is critical to managing internal operations.

a. true

b. false

3. Which of the following is "not" a good question to evaluate whether or not a company has effective leadership?

a. is the company meeting its' targets - financial and marketing?

b. does the company have a good strategic and business model?

c. is its' strategy being competently executed to meet competition

d. is senior management active on social media with many followers and regularly featured in interviews?

2.

4. A "Code of Ethics" must be communicated from the top down in any organization.

a. false

b. true

5. Is it important for an effective manager to be fun, open, happy and respectful?

a. no

b. yes

6. History shows us that business left unregulated will tend to operate in a way which will maximize profit at the expense of ethics and social responsibility.

a. false

b. true

7. Under Canadian law a business is considered an "individual" and can be sued or punished under those same laws that apply to persons or citizens?

a. false

b. true

Answer 1

1. Supportive organisational structure is a factor that helps to execute the strategy, but not an integral part of it.Rest of three, viz. niche marketing, staffing and strengthening core competencies are part of strategy execution. Option 2 is right.

2. True. Key resources nned to be allocated effectively in order to manage internal operations.

3.Option d is right, as senior management does not always need to be highly visible and vocal in order to be effective.Rest three options are integral to effective leadership.

4. True. The code of ethics must be implemented from top to down in the organisational hierarchy.

Note: As per policies, I can answer first 4 parts of a question. Inconvenience is regretted.