NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi– Abuja
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
NOVEMBER 2018 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: MBA 881
COURSE TITLE: BUSINESS POLICY & STRATEGY
CREDIT UNITS: 3
INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly
- Attempt question one (1) and any other three (3) questions – four questions in all
- Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 25 marks, while the other questions carry 15 marks each.
- Present all your points in coherent and orderly Manner
TIME ALLOWED: 2½Hrs
- The focus of corporate strategy is the mix of business the company should hold and the flow of resources between the businesses. Discuss
(b) What are the alternative corporate level strategies?
Give examples of and provide reasons as to why these corporate level strategies are adopted.
- (a) Differentiate between a policy and a strategy.
(b) What are the benefits of developing and implementing a strategy?
- Describe the different levels at which strategy operates. How are the strategies which operate at different levels integrated?
- Discuss the issues that are relevant for strategic analysis and choice.
(b) Explain the strategic implications of each of the following types of businesses in a corporate port-folio (a) stars (b) question marks (c) cash cow (d) dogs
- Discuss Michael Porter’s approach to defining generic competitive (or business) strategy.
(b) For each of these business strategies, describe how they are used, and the associated benefits and risks: (a) cost leadership (b) differentiation (c) focus.
- Present a detail description of what strategy is and how strategies are developed in organizations.
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