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IMANET Exam CMA Topic 3 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for IMANET's CMA exam

Question #: 57
Topic #: 3

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A strategic group analysis does all but which of the following?

ADetermines what mobility barriers exist

BForecasts future group actions and trends

CConsiders how the firm compares with the competitors within the chosen strategic group

DPredicts reaction patterns to events such as competitive attacks

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Suggested Answer: C

Decentralization results in greater speed in making operating decisions because they are made by lower-level managers instead of being referred to top management. The quality of operating decisions should also be enhanced, assuming proper training of managers, because those closest to the problems should be the most knowledgeable about them.

by Roslyn at Aug 23, 2022, 11:36 PM

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Jonelle

1 months ago

Wait, isn't strategic group analysis like the corporate version of 'spot the differences' between competitors? If so, I'd say C is the odd one out.

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Dorsey

16 days ago

A: So, the answer is C then. It doesn't fit with the purpose of strategic group analysis.

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Ardella

18 days ago

B: Yeah, I agree. It's all about understanding where you stand in relation to others in the same group.

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Remedios

24 days ago

A: I think it's C too. It's more about comparing with competitors, not forecasting future actions.

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Albina

2 months ago

I'm tempted to say C, but then again, that's kind of the whole reason you do the analysis in the first place. Tough one!

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Theodora

2 months ago

Gotta be B, right? Forecasting future group actions and trends is like the whole point of strategic group analysis.

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Bernardo

2 days ago

A) Determines what mobility barriers exist

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Ronald

25 days ago

D) Predicts reaction patterns to events such as competitive attacks

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Aide

1 months ago

C) Considers how the firm compares with the competitors within the chosen strategic group

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Dion

2 months ago

A) Determines what mobility barriers exist

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Leslee

2 months ago

I'm gonna go with A. Mobility barriers are a key part of strategic group analysis, not something it excludes.

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Weldon

2 months ago

Hmm, I think D is the correct answer. Strategic group analysis doesn't predict reaction patterns, that's more of a game theory thing.

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Katheryn

2 months ago

I believe it doesn't forecast future group actions and trends.

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Benedict

2 months ago

But what do you think it doesn't do?

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Katheryn

2 months ago

I agree, it helps us see where we stand compared to our competitors.

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Benedict

2 months ago

I think a strategic group analysis is important for understanding our position in the market.

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