Strategy formulation primarily involves:

• Implementing strategies

• Monitoring results

• Developing strategies based on analysis

• Hiring managers

Which of the following is NOT a stage of strategy formulation?

• Input stage

• Matching stage

• Decision stage

• Implementation stage

The main purpose of strategy formulation is to:

• Evaluate competitors

• Design long-term plans for success

• Prepare financial budgets

• Manage human resources

In the input stage of formulation, which tools are most commonly used?

• SPACE, IE, BCG

• EFE, IFE, CPM

• QSPM, SWOT, IE

• Porter’s Five Forces

The matching stage links:

• Strengths with strengths

• Internal and external factors

• Strategies with leadership styles

• Policies with procedures

The decision stage primarily uses which tool?

• SPACE Matrix

• QSPM

• IFE Matrix

• BCG Matrix

Which is the correct order of the three-stage strategy formulation framework?

• Matching → Decision → Input

• Input → Decision → Matching

• Input → Matching → Decision

• Decision → Input → Matching

Which of the following is a limitation of strategy formulation?

• It always guarantees profitability

• It depends on accurate information

• It replaces implementation

• It removes uncertainty

The IFE Matrix evaluates:

• External opportunities and threats

• Internal strengths and weaknesses

• Competitor actions

• Future industry growth

The EFE Matrix evaluates:

• Internal strengths and weaknesses

• External opportunities and threats

• Internal finances

• Organizational structure