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CPIM Strategic Management of resources Questions 71–75 (page: 16)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

What are principles of strategic revolution?

I) Planning must be different than strategizing
II) Planning is about programming, strategizing is about discovery
III) Planning is for technocrats
IV. Strategizing is for dreamers

  1. I, II, & III
  2. I, II, III, & IV
  3. II, III, & IV
  4. I, III, & IV

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Principles of a strategic revolution
1. The bottleneck is at the top of the bottle
2. Strategic planning isn’t strategic
3. Strategy planning must be subversive
4. Planning must be different than strategizing
5. Planning is about programming, strategizing is about discovery
6. Planning is for technocrats
7. Strategizing is for dreamers



When a provider is targeting to provide extra special attributes that satisfy niche needs and cost is not the key factor.
Which of the 5 generic competitive advantages identified by the text "Crafting and Executing Strategy" by Thompson, Strikland and Gamble would be described?

  1. Focused Differentiation
  2. Broad Differentiation
  3. Best Cost Provider
  4. Low-Cost Provider

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

When a provider is targeting to provide extra special attributes that satisfy niche needs and cost is not the key factor is called focused differentiation



According to Davis- what are the biggest problems of major implementations?
I) Not a strong project manager
II) Conflicting interpretations of business goals
III) Uncoordinated choosing and implementation of changes

  1. I & III Only
  2. II & III Only
  3. I & II Only
  4. I, II, & III

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

2 biggest problems of major implementation Davis
1. Conflicting interpretations of business goals
2. Uncoordinated choosing and implementation of changes



What measures net profit over the cost of all capital to create the profit?

  1. Cash to Book Value
  2. Economic Value Added
  3. Inventory Turns
  4. Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Economic Value Added measures net profit over the cost of all capital to create the profit?



When each link in the supply chain builds in extra safety in the planned requirements creates what?

  1. Higher Quality
  2. Reduced Inventory
  3. Higher Customer Satisfaction
  4. Bullwhip effect

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

When each link in the supply chain builds in extra safety in the planned requirements creates the bullwhip effect. Synchronization across the supply chain is the only way to resolve this bullwhip effect.



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