MS-11: Corporate Policies & Practices Dec-1998
Question Paper of MS-11: Corporate Policies & Practices Dec-1998
Q.1 (a) What are the various routes to building competitive advantage? Discuss them.
(b) Differentiate between the Grid Approach and the 7-S Framework for analysing strengths and weaknesses of a given corporate entity.
Q.2(a) Explain how at different stages in the life cycle of a product, business organisations need to adopt different strategies,
(b) What do you understand by the term Diversification? When is it resorted to? Explain relevance of the concept of core competencies while evolving diversification strategy and plans.
Q.3(a) “The success of a takeover, to a large extent, depends upon the post acquisition management.” Explain it with corporate experiences,
(b) What are the structural requirements for proper evaluation, control and updation of strategies?
Q.4(a) Do you agree with the suggestion that it is now imperative for al enterprises to evaluate global environments for their survival? If yes, why? I no, why not?
(b) Explain what do you understand by turnaround and list various types o: turnaround strategies. Discuss them briefly.
Q.5 Read the case study titled “Contrived Crises” and answer the questions given at the end.

