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1 CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS STRATEGY AND THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PROCESS?
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What are the main categories for measuring accounting performance in a firm?
The classifications for measuring accounting performance include:Profitability Ratios (ROA/ROE/gross profit margin/earnings per share/cash flow per share) Liquidity Ratios (current ratio/quick ratio) Leverage Ratios (debt to assets/debt to equity/times interest earned) - Activity
Ratios (inventory turnover/accounts receivable turnover/average collection period)
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How are a company's objectives characterized in the strategic management process?
- Must be measurable and specific.
- Impact can be none, positive, or negative.
- Serve to guide strategic choices.
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What does external analysis assess in the strategic management process?
- Evaluates threats and opportunities.
- Assesses strengths and weaknesses.
- Informs strategic choice decisions.
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what is accounting measures of CA?
is a measure of CA by using information of firms published profit and loss and balance sheet statements
When a firm's performance is above the industry average, it earns:Above-Average Accounting Performance- Indicates superior financial standing compared to industry peers
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What are examples of corporate strategies in the strategic choice phase?
- Vertical integration: Controlling supply chain.
- Strategic alliances: Partnerships.
- Diversification: Variety of products.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Expanding reach.
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What is the cost of capital in terms of economic measures of competitive advantage?
The cost of capital is defined as:- Rate of return promised to suppliers of capital
- Induces them to invest in the firm
- Essential for producing and selling products
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What are key elements in strategy implementation?
- Organizational structure: Framework of roles.
- Control processes: Monitoring performance.
- Compensation policy: Motivating employees.
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What distinguishes a firm’s mission from its objectives?
A firm's mission provides a broad statement of its purpose and values, while objectives are:- Specific
- Measurable targets
- Used for evaluating the realization of the mission
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what are 3 specific organizational policies and practices that are important for implementing a strategy?
Strategy implementation includes adopting:Firms formal organizational structure- Formal and informal control systems
employee compensation policies
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What defines a firm's competitive advantage?
A competitive advantage exists when a firm can create more economic value than its rival firms. This is assessed through the difference between what customers pay and the total cost of production.
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