B.Com In Banking & Insurance (BCBI) Sem V March 2026 March 2026 Strategic Management Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q7 Which of the following is a barrier to strategy implementation?
   • a) Clear communication
   • b) Resistance to change
   • c) Supportive leadership
   • d) Adequate resources
2. Q8 SWOT analysis is used to evaluate
   • a) Strengths and weaknesses only
   • b) Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
   • d) Financial Performance
3. Q9 Strategy implementation starts with strategy :
   • a) Communication
   • b) Validation
   • c) Articulation
   • d) Engagement
4. Q10 is also called as an unrelated diversification
   • a) Horizontal
   • b) Vertical
   • c) Concentric
   • d) Conglomerate
   • B. State whether the following are True or False: (Any 7) 7
5. Q1 The word "strategy" is derived from the Greek word "strategos"
6. Q2 Economics of scale is a limitation of international trade
7. Q3 Competitive advantage can best be described as perfect competition in the market
8. Q4 BCG matrix is also known as Growth share matrix
9. Q5 Market development concentrates on gaining additional share of firms existing markets using the existing product
10. Q6 Concentration strategies have high initial risk
11. Q7 GAP analysis is a way to assess interest rate risk or liquidity risk
12. Q8 Organization structure is the pattern in which the various parts of the organization are
13. Q9 Diversification involves expanding into unrelated business areas
14. Q10 The last action that is required for putting a strategy into operation is its Time:-2 % Hours Total Marks:-75 Note: All questions are compulsory Figures to the right indicate full marks
15. Q1 (A) Choose the correct alternative from the options given below:- (Any 8) 8 marks
16. Q1 Mission, vision, policies are a part of the environment
    • a) Internal
    • b) External
    • c) Subjective
    • d) Objective 2; is a part of Porter’s Five Forces Model
    • a) Bargaining power of suppliers
    • b) Leadership style
    • d) Employee turnover are characterised by high market share and high market growth rate
    • a) Star
    • b) Dogs
    • c) Cash Cows
    • d) Question marks
17. Q4 is the first step in the strategic management process
    • a) Strategy implementation
    • b) Strategy formulation
    • c) Environmental scanning
    • d) Strategy evaluation
18. Q5 The main aim of the laws is to maintain fair competition in the market and avoid
    • a) Consumer protection
    • b) Employee Protection
    • c) Competition
    • d) Labour
19. Q6 The strategy where a firm focuses on maintaining its current market share and operations without major changes is called
    • a) Growth strategy
    • b) Retrenchment strategy
    • c) Stability strategy
    • d) Diversification strategy
20. Q2 A) What is strategic management. Explain the importance of strategic management in
    • B) What is strategy? State the principles of good strategy. 7
21. Q2 C) Explain the GE planning grid in detail. 8 marks
    • D) Explain the different levels of strategy. 7
22. Q3 A) Explain the components of micro environment of a business. 8 marks
    • B) Discuss the impact of legal factors in strategic management. 7
23. Q3 C) Explain SWOT analysis in detail with example. 8 marks
    • D) Discuss briefly the process of strategic choice. 7
24. Q4 A) Explain the advantages and limitations of internationalisation. 8 marks
    • B) Explain the types of corporate level strategies. 7
    • C) Explain the process of strategy implementation. ‘ Explain the types of benchmarking? (7) 8
25. Q5 A) What are the different types of strategic control? 8 marks
    • B) Discuss the barriers to strategic evaluation. 7
26. Q5 Write short notes on: (Any 3) 15 marks
27. Q1 Role of strategic leader
28. Q2 Social responsibilities of business
29. Q3 Digitalization strategies
30. Q4 Green Banking
31. Q5 GAP Analysis

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