Identifying the Strategic Issues a Company Faces and Compiling a "Worry

question 38

Multiple Choice

Identifying the strategic issues a company faces and compiling a "worry list" of problems and roadblocks is an important component of company situation analysis because

• A)without a precise fix on what problems/issues a company confronts, managers cannot know what the industry's key success factors are.
• B)the worry list sets the management agenda for taking actions to improve the company's performance and business outlook.
• C)without a precise fix on what problems/roadblocks a company confronts, managers are less clear about what value chain activities to benchmark.
• D)these issues and obstacles must be cleared before management can focus clearly on what is the best strategy for the company to pursue.
• E)the worry list helps company managers clarify their thinking about how best to modify the company's value chain.

Evaluate the need for financial planning in ensuring proper growth support.

Distinguish between the sustainable and internal growth rates under various financial conditions.

Analyze the implications of financial planning assumptions on a firm’s operational adjustments.

Understand the importance and limitations of financial planning models.

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