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CMA JUNE, 2021 EXAMINATION PROFESSIONAL LEVEL–lV
SUBJECT: 403. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Time: Three hours Full Marks: 100
Answer THREE questions from Group “A” and TWO questions from Group “B”
Answer must be brief, relevant, neat and clean.
Use fresh sheet for answering each question.
GROUP – A: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (TOTAL MARKS-60) Q. No. 1
(a) Define Entrepreneurship.
(b) Explain how the combination of opportunities, resources and entrepreneurs helps determine the character and strategic direction of an entrepreneurial firm.
(c) "Strategic alliances can provide a key avenue for growth by entrepreneurial firm."
Do you agree?- In this context, discuss various types of alliances.
[Marks: (2+10+8) = 20]
Q. No. 2
(a) What is Strategic Management? How does it differ from Operational Management?
(b) Describe the guidelines for the success of Strategic Management.
(c) Write short note on- (i) Timing Strategy
(ii) Accounting and Financial Strategy.
[Marks: (6+8+6) = 20]
Q. No. 3
(a) List and briefly explain the main types of e-commerce.
(b) Has e-commerce changed the marketing of goods? If so, how?
(c) Identify the five unique features of e-commerce technology and explain how these features set e-commerce apart from more traditional ways of conducting commercial transactions.
[Marks: (6+6+8) = 20]
Q. No. 4
(a) What is 360º feedback method?
(b) Discuss the benefits and risks of Vertical Integration.
(c) What factors determine the sustainability of a firm's competitive strategy?
[Marks: (5+8+7) = 20]
Q. No. 5
(a) What do you mean by Value Chain Analysis of a company?
(b) Discuss the supportive activities of Value Chain Analysis.
(c) "The SWOT analysis is a modern tool to analyze the business situation."-Discuss.
[Marks: (3+7+10) = 20]
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PROFESSIONAL LEVEL – lV
SUBJECT: 403. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
GROUP – B: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (TOTAL MARKS: 40) Q. No. 6
(a) "As a Management Accountant there is a need to formally study Organizational Behavior."
Enumerate the reasons behind this.
(b) What influences do you think an employee's age, experiences and physical abilities have on his or her job performance?
(c) How employees express their dissatisfaction?
[Marks: (8+8+4) = 20]
Q. No. 7
(a) What are the basic functions of organizational culture?
(b) What steps will you take in managing organizational culture?
(c) Explain the ways that you can create a customer-responsive organizational culture.
[Marks: (6+6+8) = 20]
Q. No. 8
(a) Human Resource Manager of ABC Co. stated-
"20 years ago, young employees we hired were ambitious, hardworking and honest. Today's young workers do not have the same values."
Do you agree with this statement?
Support your position.
(b) "Emotional Intelligence is a key leadership trait."- Discuss.
(c) Mention the assumption of Theory X and Theory Y.
[Marks: (10+6+4) = 20]
Q. No. 9
(a) "Sexual harassment should not be tolerated at the workplace."
"Workplace romances are a natural occurrence in organization."
Are both of these statements true? Can they be reconciled?- Explain.
(b) Do you agree or disagree with the assertion that conflict can be both good and bad?-Express your position.
(c) How are power and politics related?
[Marks: (4+6+10) = 20]
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