Paper No.

7(B) Strategic Management

Paper pattern

Part – I, Objective type questions (MCQ’s for 15 Marks)

1. Scenario (Case study) based, (5 MCQ’s of 1 mark each i.e., 5 Marks)

2. Independent MCQ’s, (5 MCQ’s of 2 mark each i.e., 10 Marks)

Part – II, Subjective type questions (35 Marks);

Q. 6 Compulsory and from Q. 7 to Q. 10 answer any 3 out of 4 (each question for 10 marks)
Q. No 6, (5 Marks)
Q. No 7, (10 Marks)
Q. No 8, (10 Marks)
Q. No 9, (10 Marks)
Q. No 10. (10 Marks)

Types of questions likely to be ask;

 Scenario based (i.e., Case study) Direct or Indirect type.

 Descriptive types (Short Notes).
 Comment based.
 Distinguish between.

Index and study plan;

Chapter No. and Name 1st Rev. 2nd Rev. 3rd Rev.
1. Introduction to Strategic Management 2:00 1:30 1:00
2. Dynamics of Competitive Strategy 4:00 3:00 2:30
3. Strategic Management Process 1:30 1:00 1:00
4. Corporate Level Strategies 2:30 2:00 1:45
5. Business Level Strategies 1:30 1:15 1:15
6. Functional Level Strategies 3:30 2:30 2:00
7. Organization Structure And Strategic Leadership 2:00 1:30 1:15
8. Strategy Implementation And Control 3:00 2:15 1:15
Total 20:00 15:00 12:00
 How to write answers;

Ques. Scenario based (i.e., Case study);

1. Analytical based,
2. Non-analytical based (i.e., indirect question)

Suggested way;
1. First conclusion,
2. Main answer, (In Point form or Paragraphs, as per the requirement)
1. Final conclusion. (If any)

Ques. Descriptive types;

Ans. 1. Meaning, Introduction, Definition as asked in the question.
2. Main answer. (In Point form or Paragraphs, as per the requirement).

Ques. Comment based;

Ans. 1. Main answer. (In Point form or Paragraphs, as per the requirement).
2. Conclusion. (If asked)

Ques. Distinguish between;

Ans. 1. Introduction, Meaning (If asked)
2. Main answer i.e., difference between. (In Paragraphs, except certain cases).