STRATH (MIDTERM)
  • 1. Corporate strategy is about deciding where the organization wants to compete. Without it, resources may be wasted, and efforts fragmented.
A) "What business are we in?"
B) "big-picture thinking"
C) "How to"
D) Why do we exist"
  • 2. Functional strategies are developed to:
A) Ensure each department contributes directly to achieving the business strategy
B) Choose which industry the company should enter
C) To achieve a competitive advantage in a specific market or industry
D) Define the company's overall mission
  • 3. Why is alignment across strategy levels important?
A) Allows departments to operate independently without coordination
B) Ensures cohesive organizational direction and efficient resource use
C) Focuses solely on marketing performance
D) Helps employees choose their favorite tasks
  • 4. An Example: A hotel chain expanding into resorts, cruise services, and restaurants.
A) What is the daily operation schedule?"
B) "big-picture thinking"
C) functional strategy
D) Corporate Strategy
  • 5. Which of the following best describes business strategy?
A) Allocating resources across all business units
B) Managing internal departmental routines
C) How to compete successfully in a specific industry or market
D) Developing company-wide long-term vision
  • 6. Which statement best defines the goal of business strategy?
A) Ensure each department contributes directly to achieving the business strategy
B) To design internal departmental workflows
C) To expand into any industry without analysis
D) To achieve a competitive advantage in a specific market or industry
  • 7. What is the main focus of corporate strategy?
A) Determining the overall purpose and scope of the organization
B) Deciding day-to-day operational tasks
C) Designing marketing campaigns
D) Setting employee schedules
  • 8. The main goal of business strategy is to:
A) Implement HR policies
B) Select industries for corporate diversification
C) Monitor day-to-day operations
D) Ensure the business unit can outperform competitors in its market
  • 9. Functional strategy is primarily concerned with:
A) Establishing the company's mission and vision
B) How to compete successfully in a specific industry or market
C) Choosing which industries the company should enter
D) Translating business strategy into department-level objectives and tactics
  • 10. What question does corporate strategy answer?
A) What business are we in?"
B) "What is the daily operation schedule?"
C) Which marketing campaign should we run?"
D) How do we execute departmental tasks?
  • 11. the process of putting plans into action
A) implementation
B) Strategy
C) State of implementation
D) Strategy implementation
  • 12. ensures that performance aligns with organizational goals.
A) Strategy implementation
B) Control
C) Key performance indicators
D) All of the above
  • 13. In hospitality and tourism, this is critical due to:
A) True
B) All of the above
C) High customer expectations Service variability Dynamic market conditions
D) False
  • 14. Strategies are not properly explained to employees
A) Weak Leadership and Management Support
B) Lack of Clear Communication
C) Inadequate Resource Allocation
D) Resistance to Change
  • 15. are not properly explained to employees.
A) Management
B) Indicators
C) Implementation
D) Strategies
  • 16. Frontline staff (e.g., hotel staff, tour guides) may not understand goals.
A) Lack of Performance Monitoring
B) External Environmental Factors
C) Lack of Clear Communication
  • 17. hotel staff, tour guides
A) Performance indicators
B) Frontline managers
C) Frontline staff
  • 18. Inconsistent service delivery
A) Inadequate Resource Allocation (IMPACT)
B) Lack of Clear Communication (IMPACT)
C) Weak Leadership and Management Support (IMPACT)
  • 19. Confusion in operations
A) Sustainable training (IMPACT)
B) Lack of Clear Communication (IMPACT)
C) Inadequate Training and Skills (IMPACT)
  • 20. A hotel introduces a "premium guest experience" strategy, but staff are not trained leads to poor customer satisfaction
A) Lack of Clear Communication
B) Poor Coordination Across Departments
C) External Environmental Factors
  • 21. Employees may resist new systems, processes, or technologies
A) All of the choices
B) Resistance to Change
C) Inadequate Resource Allocation
D) Weak Leadership and Management Support
  • 22. Common in long-established hotels or tourism offices.
A) External Environmental Factors
B) Inadequate Resource Allocation
C) Resistance to Change
D) Lack of Performance Monitoring
  • 23. may resist new systems, processes, or technologies
A) Employees
B) Employer
C) Departments
D) Workers
  • 24. Fear of job loss
    Lack of training
    Comfort with old practices
A) Resistance to Change (CAUSES)
B) Poor Coordination Across Departments (CAUSES)
C) Inadequate Training and Skills (CAUSES)
  • 25. Delayed implementation
    Reduced efficiency
A) Resistance to Change (IMPACT)
B) External Environmental Factors? IMPACT)
C) Lack of Performance Monitoring (IMPACT)
  • 26. Lack of financial, human, or technological resources.
A) Inadequate Training and Skills
B) Inadequate Resource Allocation
C) Weak Leadership and Management Support
  • 27. Insufficient staff during peak season
A) Inadequate Resource Allocation (EXAMPLE)
B) Inclusion Resource Allocation (CAUSES)
C) Invisible Resource Allocation (IMPACT)
  • 28. Outdated reservation systems
A) Sustainable Resource Allocation (CAUSES)
B) Weak Leadership (IMPACT)
C) Inadequate Resource Allocation (EXAMPLE)
  • 29. Service delays
    Poor guest experience
A) Resource Allocation (CAUSES)
B) Inadequate Resource Allocation (IMPACT)
C) Sustainable Development (EXAMPLE)
  • 30. Managers fail to guide or motivate employees.
A) Weak Leadership and Management Support
B) Lack of Clear Communication
C) Inadequate Resource Allocation
D) Resistance to Change
  • 31. fail to guide or motivate employees.
A) Employees
B) Morale
C) Indicators
D) Managers
  • 32. Low employee morale
    Poor execution of strategy
A) Inadequate Resource Allocation (CAUSES)
B) Weak Leadership and Management Support (IMPACT)
C) NONE OF THE CHOICES
  • 33. Tourism managers fail to enforce sustainability policies environmental damage and poor brand image
A) Management Support (IMPACT)
B) Weak Leadership and Management Support (EXAMPLE)
C) Inadequate Resource Allocation (CAUSES)
  • 34. fail to enforce sustainability policies environmental damage and poor brand image.
A) Tourism manager
B) Tourism employees
C) Environmentalist
  • 35. Hospitality operations involve multiple departments
A) Poor Coordination Across Departments
B) Resistance to change
C) External Environmental Factors
  • 36. Lack of coordination leads to service gaps
A) Sustainable Departments Coordination (IMPACT)
B) Inadequate Training and Skills (ISSUE)
C) Poor Coordination Across Departments (ISSUE)
  • 37. Lack of coordination leads to service gaps
A) False
B) Maybe
C) True
  • 38. promotes a package that operations cannot deliver.
A) Implementation
B) Marketing
C) Strategy
  • 39. Employees lack skills needed for new strategies.
A) Inadequate Training and Skills
B) Poor Coordination Across Departments
C) Lack of Performance Monitoring
  • 40. Service errors
    Inconsistent quality
A) Inadequate Training and Skills (IMPACT)
B) Poor Organizations Communication (ISSUE)
C) Training and Skills Challenge (EXAMPLE)
  • 41. Staff unable to use new booking software or digital tools
A) Inadequate update (EXAMPLE
B) Lack of Performance Monitoring (ISSUE)
C) Inadequate Training and Skills (EXAMPLE)
  • 42. Tourism is highly affected by:

    Economic changes
    Natural disasters
    Health crises (e.g., pandemics)
A) External Environmental Factors
B) Poor Coordination Across Departments
C) Resistance to change
  • 43. Disruption of plans
    Sudden strategy shifts required
A) External Environmental Factors (IMPACT)
B) Lack of Performance Monitoring (ISSUE)
C) Poor Coordination Across Departments (EXAMPLE)
  • 44. No clear system to track results
A) External Environmental Factors
B) Inadequate Training and Skills
C) Poor Coordination Across Departments
D) Lack of Performance Monitoring
  • 45. Problems are not identified early
    Goals are not achieved
A) Lack of Performance Monitoring (IMPACT)
B) Resistance to Change (IMPACT)
C) Inadequate Resource Allocation (ISSUE)
  • 46. No measurable targets.
A) Absence of Clear KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
B) Ineffective Use of Technology
C) Delayed Feedback Systems
  • 47. Occupancy rate
    Customer satisfaction scores
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR)
A) Maybe
B) No
C) Examples of KPIs in hospitality:
D) Yes
  • 48. Slow response to customer complaints
A) Lack of Continuous Improvement
B) Evaluation of Strategy Implementation Effectiveness
C) Delayed Feedback Systems
  • 49. Negative reviews
    Loss of repeat customers
A) REvPAR
B) KPIs
C) Delayed Feedback Systems (IMPACT)
  • 50. Failure to utilize:

    Property Management Systems (PMS)
    Customer Relationship Management (CRM tools)
A) Lack of Continuous Improvement
B) Ineffective Use of Technology
C) Resistance to change
  • 51. Poor decision-making
    Inefficient operations
A) Ineffective Use of Technology (IMPACT)
B) Absence of Clear KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
C) Delayed Feedback Systems (ISSUE)
  • 52. Organizations fail to adjust strategies based on results.
A) Delayed Feedback Systems
B) Ineffective Use of Technology
C) Lack of Continuous Improvement
  • 53. Declining competitiveness
A) YES
B) Lack of Continuous Improvement (IMPACT)
C) No
D) Maybe
  • 54. To evaluate effectiveness, hospitality organizations should assess
A) Lack of Continuous Improvement
B) Delayed Feedback Systems
C) Ineffective Use of Technology
D) Evaluation of Strategy Implementation Effectiveness
  • 55. Are operations aligned with strategic goals?
A) Efficiency
B) Alignment
C) Service quality
  • 56. Are resources used effectively?
A) Efficiency
B) Financial performance
  • 57. Are customer expectations met?
A) Service quality
B) Alignment
  • 58. Are staff motivated and productive
A) Efficiency
B) Employee Performance
C) Service quality
  • 59. Are revenue and profitability improving
A) Service quality
B) Alignment
C) Financial Performance
  • 60. Regular meetings and clear instructions
A) Strengthen Communication
B) Be Flexible and Adaptive
C) Improve Leadership
  • 61. Use of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures
A) Enhance Coordination
B) Strengthen Communication
C) Use Technology Effectively
  • 62. SOPs
A) Start Operating Position
B) Standard Operating Procedures
C) Standard Operating Process
  • 63. Continuous staff development
A) Enhance Coordination
B) Improve Leadership
C) Invest in Training
  • 64. Technology training
A) Invest in Training
B) Establish Strong Control Systems
C) Enhance Coordination
  • 65. Managers should lead by example
A) Establish Strong Control Systems
B) Improve Leadership
C) Be Flexible and Adaptive
  • 66. Encourage employee participation
A) Strengthen Communication
B) Use Technology Effectively
C) Improve Leadership
  • 67. Interdepartmental collaboration
A) Strengthen Communication
B) Be Flexible and Adaptive
C) Enhance Coordination
  • 68. Integrated planning
A) Invest in Training
B) Enhance Coordination
C) Improve Leadership
  • 69. Adopt modern systems (PMS, CRM, analytics tools)
A) Strengthen Communication
B) Establish Strong Control Systems
C) Use Technology Effectively
  • 70. Set clear KPIs
A) Establish Strong Control Systems
B) Be Flexible and Adaptive
C) Use Technology Effectively
  • 71. Monitor performance regularly
A) Establish Strong Control Systems
B) Invest in Training
C) Strengthen Communication
  • 72. Adjust strategies based on market changes
A) Use Technology Effectively
B) Improve Leadership
C) Be Flexible and Adaptive
  • 73. in hospitality and tourism is complex and people-centered
A) Decision-centered
B) Strategy Implementation
C) Strategic decision
  • 74. Strategy implementation in hospitality and tourism is complex and people-centered. Success depends on:
A) Poor service quality Customer dissatisfaction Loss of competitive advantage
B) Effective communication Strong leadership Skilled workforce Continuous monitoring and control
C) Maybe
D) Both
  • 75. Failure to address implementation issues can lead to:
A) Poor service quality Customer dissatisfaction Loss of competitive advantage
B) Effective communication Strong leadership Skilled workforce Continuous monitoring and control
  • 76. What is continuous improvement?
A) Maintaining current practices only
B) Ongoing effort to enhance processes and performance
C) Ignoring feedback
D) One-time planning activity
  • 77. What is the role of training in strategy implementation?
A) To reduce employee knowledge
B) To equip employees with necessary skills
C) To delay operations
D) To avoid new systems
  • 78. What happens when communication is unclear?
A) Work becomes easier
B) Profits automatically increase
C) Employees become confused about their roles
D) Customers become more loyal
  • 79. What is a KPI (Key Performance Indicator)?
A) A marketing strategy
B) A training program
C) A type of employe
D) A measurable value used to evaluate success
  • 80. What is delayed feedback?
A) Instant communication
B) Immediate problem-solving
C) Slow response to performance issues
D) Continuous monitoring
  • 81. Why is technology important in strategy control?
A) It increases confusion
B) It improves decision-making and efficiency
C) It reduces service quality
D) It limits communication
  • 82. What problem arises from poor coordination?
A) Service gaps and operational issues
B) Efficient workflow
C) Increased profit
D) Strong teamwork
  • 83. What is a cause of resistance to change?
A) Proper planning
B) Strong leadership
C) Fear of the unknown or lack of training
D) Clear communication
  • 84. What is the effect of weak leadership?
A) Better coordination
B) Improved performance
C) Increased efficiency
D) Poor execution of strategies
  • 85. What is strategy implementation?
A) The development of marketing strategies
B) The evaluation of employee performance
C) The process of putting plans into action
D) The analysis of financial statements
  • 86. are major challenges or problems that affect how tourism and hospitality businesses plan, operate, and compete in the long term
A) Profitability
B) Strategic issues
C) Business growth
D) Customer satisfaction
  • 87. Many destinations and hotels compete worldwide
A) Regional Competition
B) Global Competition
C) Changing Customer Preferences
  • 88. Businesses must offer unique experiences to stand out.
A) Global competition
B) Regional competition
C) Changing Customer Preferences
  • 89. A resort in Palawan competes with destinations in Thailand or Bali
A) Global Competition
B) Strategic issues
C) Changing Customer Preferences
  • 90. Guests prefer eco-friendly hotels and online booking apps.
A) Global Competition
B) Changing Customer Preferences
C) Strategic Issues and Trends
  • 91. Pressure to protect natural resources.
A) Sustainability and Environmental Concerns
B) Workforce Challenges
C) Economic and Political Factors
  • 92. Need for eco-friendly practices.
A) Technological Advancements
B) Economic and Political Factors
C) Sustainability and Environmental Concerns
  • 93. Reducing plastic use in hotels and resorts.
A) Sustainability and Environmental Concerns
B) Global Competition
C) Changing Customer Preferences
  • 94. Inflation, exchange rates, and government policies affect tourism
A) Economic and Political Factors
B) Digital Transformation
C) Experiential Travel
  • 95. Crises can reduce travel demand.
A) Personalization
B) Economic and Political Factors
C) Rise of Staycations
  • 96. Travel restrictions affecting international arrivals.
A) Economic and Political Factors
B) Experiential Travel
C) Sustainable Tourism
  • 97. Shortage of skilled workers
A) Workforce Challenges
B) Political Factors
C) Economic
  • 98. High employee turnover
A) Technological Advancements
B) Maybe not in choices
C) Workforce Challenges
D) Sustainability and Environmental Concerns
  • 99. Difficulty hiring trained hotel staff
A) Global Competition
B) Workforce Challenges
C) Technological Advancements
D) Changing Customer Preferences
  • 100. Focus on protecting the environment and local culture.
A) Experiential Travel
B) Digital Transformation
C) Health and Safety
D) Sustainable Tourism
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