Saurastra University 2006 M.B.A Strategic Management (C-4301) - Question Paper

M.B.A. (Sem. III) exam
April / May – 2006
Strategic Management (C-4301)
[New Course]
Time : three Hours] [Total Marks : 70
Instruction : All ques. are compulsory and carry equal marks.
1 "Without a strategy, an organization is like a ship without a
radder, going around in circle. It is like a tramp; it has no
place to go".—Discuss.
2 In case of Oral Care industry the major players in the
Industry are Colgate, Pepsodent and Close-up. Anchor
captured good market share in rural India. In this
background conduct 5 factor Porter analysis for Oral care
Industry in India.
OR
2 discuss the role of SWOT analysis as a tool facilitating
strategic option at the business level. How it similar/
dissimilar to the grand strategy selection matrix and model
of grand strategy clusters ?
3 Allocating resources can be a political and an adhoc activity
in firms that do not use strategic management. Why is this
actual ? Does adopting strategic management ensure easy
resource allocation ?
OR
3 How does environmental analysis at the domestic level differ
from a multinational analysis ? Which factors complicate
environmental analysis at the multinational level and which
factors are making such analysis easier ?
SQ–9192] two [ 100 ]
4 Strategy valuation allows an organization to take proactive
stance toward shaping its own future. explain the meaning
of this statement.
OR
4 Write notes on :
(i) Turnaround strategy
(ii) Concentration strategy.
5 what are strategy and corporate valuation in Indian
context.

Earning:   Approval pending.