DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

OTD

ASSIGNMENT: 5

SUBMITTED BY RAMSHA ZAFAR

ID NO: 7771
COURSE: ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND
DESIGN
SUBMITTED TO: MAAM BUSHRA SHAHZAD

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1. Operational goals refer to the values and beliefs of an organization. (False)

Vision and Mission Statement refers to the values and beliefs of
organization.

2. Mission statement indicates that how the long-term objectives are to be

achieved. (True)

3. Operational goals consist of KPIs which are measurable. (True)

4. The foremost aim behind strategy formulation is to gain competitive

advantage. (True)

5. Low cost leadership strategy follows porters’ generic strategies design.

Agree

6. Differentiation strategy follows effective competing design.

Agree

7. If interest rate on car financing is increased by the bank, consumers will shift
to alternative means and thus the demand for careem/uber decreases. Also
mention the force proposed by

Answer: Threat of Substitutes

8. If the firm is unable to break the monopolistic barriers imposed by suppliers,

they can opt for backward integration. (True)

9. Niche market is based on providing specialized products to a small/specific

group of people. (True)

10. Price conscious consumers are more inclined towards differentiation

strategy. (False)

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11. Operational goals refer to performing day to day operations. (True)

12. External environment is controllable. (False)

13. Managers strive to create a right fit b/w strategy and structure.

Agree

14.Strategies are the desired ends which the organizations are willing to
achieve. (True)