MCO-23 · December 2022 · English

IGNOU MCO-23 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Structured previous year question paper for MCO-23, December 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11

Verified: 8 Sept 2026

MASTER OF COMMERCE (MCOM)

Term-End Examination

December, 2022

MCO-023 : STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry

equal marks.

Q1.What do you mean by strategy ? Discuss the nature and importance of strategy with suitable examples. 2+8+10

Q2.Explain briefly P orter’s Five Forces framework.

Q3.How can it be used for analysing competitive environment of an industry ?

Q4.(a) Explain the concept of differentiation strategy. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. 10

(b) Discuss the concept of cost leadership in the present context.

Q5.What is competitive strategy ? Discuss various dimensions which need to be considered while formulating a competitive strategy.

Q6.Define Corporate Governance. Why is it important for organizations to follow corporate governance practices ? Describe different models of corporate governance.

Q7.Discuss the strategic control process. Discuss in detail the characteristics of an e ffective control system.

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(a) Strategic Change

(b) Functions of Leadership

(c) Corporate Culture

(d) Critical Success Factor (CSF)

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