Question 1

Which of the following frameworks used to measure competitive advantage relies on both an internal and an external view of a firm?

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A)   the economic value creation model
B)   the accounting profitability model
C)   the shareholder value creation model
D)   the balanced-scorecard modelE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In an economic context,strategy for producers is primarily about

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A)   distributing the economic value created equally between consumers and themselves.
B)   reducing the difference between consumer's willingness to pay for a product and the cost to produce it.
C)   capturing the economic value created as much as possible.
D)   lowering producer surplus and increasing consumer surplus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

During the process of formulating an effective business model,a firm's managers should first

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A)   transform their strategy of how to compete into a blueprint of actions and initiatives.
B)   implement their strategy at corporate, strategic business unit, and functional levels.
C)   implement their blueprint of actions and initiatives through structures, processes, culture, and procedures.
D)   evaluate the firm's strategy already in effect and take corrective actions if necessary.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The three financial ratios that constitute return on revenue are Cost of goods sold/Revenue,Research & Development expense/Revenue,and

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A)   Accounting profitability/Revenue.
B)   Economic value created/Revenue.
C)   Total return to shareholders/Revenue.
D)   Selling, general, & administrative expense/Revenue.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Return on risk capital primarily includes

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A)   stock price appreciation plus dividends received over a specific period.
B)   consumer surplus plus firm profit.
C)   account receivables plus account payables.
D)   economic value created by a firm plus reservation price.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In 2014,Apple turned over its inventory more than 53 times.In stark contrast,Microsoft turned over its inventory only about 10 times during the year.Which of the following best explains this difference?

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A)   Apple had a more effective management of its global supply chain than Microsoft.
B)   Microsoft had a stronger demand for its tablet computer than Apple did for its tablet computer.
C)   Apple operated its own production facilities and therefore had lower production costs than Microsoft.
D)   Microsoft had production facilities in countries with lower production costs than Apple.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true of competitive advantage?

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A)   Competitive advantage is reflected in superior firm performance.
B)   Competitive advantage is a multifaceted concept.
C)   Competitive advantage is an absolute measure.
D)   Competitive advantage has been linked to a firm's triple-bottom-line.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

_____ precisely indicates how much of a firm's sales is converted into profits.

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A)   Break-even price
B)   Working capital turnover
C)   Return on revenue
D)   Inventory turnoverE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 9

Competitive advantage goes to the firm that achieves the

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A)   largest economic value created.
B)   lowest producer surplus.
C)   highest payable turnover.
D)   highest Cost of goods sold/Revenue ratio.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following best expresses fixed asset turnover?

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A)   Current assets/Fixed assets
B)   Revenue/Fixed assets
C)   Fixed assets/Total return to shareholders
D)   Fixed assets/Current liabilitiesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The balanced-scorecard can accommodate

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A)   only short-term performance metrics.
B)   only long-term performance metrics.
C)   both short- and long-term performance metrics.
D)   neither short- or long-term performance metrics.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is not an advantage of the balanced-scorecard approach to assess firm performance?

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A)   It allows managers to communicate and link the strategic vision to responsible parties within an organization.
B)   It helps managers to implement feedback and organizational learning in order to modify and adapt strategic goals when indicated.
C)   It provides a concise report that tracks chosen metrics and measures and compares them to target values.
D)   It is a tool which can be effectively used by managers for both strategic implementation and strategic formulation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a limitation of the economic value creation framework?

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A)   The framework falls short when managers are called upon to operationalize competitive advantage.
B)   The framework is not as effective as accounting profitability or shareholder value creation when the need for "hard numbers" arises.
C)   The framework fails to provide the foundation that will help firms decide between cost-leadership or differentiation strategies.
D)   The framework cannot be effectively applied for assessing corporate-level performance of diversified conglomerates.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The cost of capital to create a product is a fixed cost because it is

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A)   directly proportional to the output level.
B)   uniform throughout all firms and industries.
C)   not a part of the profit calculations.
D)   unaffected by consumer demand.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

_____ denotes the dollar amount a consumer would attach to a good or service.

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A)   Utility
B)   Value
C)   Consumer surplus
D)   Economic contributionE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

_____ indicates how much a firm benefits from interest-free loans extended by its suppliers and creditors.

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A)   Payables turnover
B)   Receivables turnover
C)   Assets turnover
D)   Inventory turnoverE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

_____ are best described as the value of the best forgone alternative use of the resources employed.

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A)   Variable costs
B)   Opportunity costs
C)   Social costs
D)   Switching costsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 18

The fixed asset turnover of a company is 8.3.What do you infer from this?

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A)   Every dollar spent on the company's fixed assets generates $8.30 of revenue.
B)   8.3% of the company's revenue is invested in fixed assets.
C)   The return on fixed assets will break even in 8.3 years.
D)   The cost of capital invested on fixed assets is 8.3% of the total profit.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

_____ of receivables turnover imply more efficient management in collecting accounts receivable and shorter durations of interest-free loans to customers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Unsteady ratios
B)   Steady ratios
C)   Higher ratios
D)   Lower ratiosE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 20

In order to achieve a competitive advantage,a firm should be able to

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A)   increase its payable turnover.
B)   keep its producer surplus low.
C)   increase the difference between the value created and the cost to produce it.
D)   increase the difference between consumer surplus and its profits.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Competitive Advantage, Firm Performance, and Business Models

Which of the following frameworks used to measure competitive advantage relies on both an internal and an external view of a firm?

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In an economic context,strategy for producers is primarily about

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During the process of formulating an effective business model,a firm's managers should first

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The three financial ratios that constitute return on revenue are Cost of goods sold/Revenue,Research & Development expense/Revenue,and

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Return on risk capital primarily includes

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In 2014,Apple turned over its inventory more than 53 times.In stark contrast,Microsoft turned over its inventory only about 10 times during the year.Which of the following best explains this difference?

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Which of the following statements is not true of competitive advantage?

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_____ precisely indicates how much of a firm's sales is converted into profits.

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Competitive advantage goes to the firm that achieves the

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Which of the following best expresses fixed asset turnover?

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The balanced-scorecard can accommodate

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Which of the following is not an advantage of the balanced-scorecard approach to assess firm performance?

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Which of the following is not a limitation of the economic value creation framework?

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The cost of capital to create a product is a fixed cost because it is

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_____ denotes the dollar amount a consumer would attach to a good or service.

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_____ indicates how much a firm benefits from interest-free loans extended by its suppliers and creditors.

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_____ are best described as the value of the best forgone alternative use of the resources employed.

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The fixed asset turnover of a company is 8.3.What do you infer from this?

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_____ of receivables turnover imply more efficient management in collecting accounts receivable and shorter durations of interest-free loans to customers.

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In order to achieve a competitive advantage,a firm should be able to

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