CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Question 51

H is the owner of a motorcycle dealership in Los Angeles which provides sales, repair and servicing of very large motorcycles, typically with engines larger than 1000cc. Over the years H has built up a renowned team of highly skilled technicians that are experts in this particular size of motorcycle. H believes that their skills are rare and difficult, if not impossible, to imitate by any competitor in the region.
Despite this advantage the company has been suffering from declining profits in the past three years and the marketing consultant has advised H to change the focus of the company towards small 50cc mopeds and scooters - because that "is clearly what the market is now wanting".
The change being proposed is:
  • CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Question 52

    Several researchers have identified strong connections between corporate culture and resistance to organisational change.
    Which TWO of the following are likely to be most resistant to organisational change:
  • CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Question 53

    Barney (1991) identified four criteria necessary for a resource to be classed as unique and thus give competitive advantage. One of these is that it shouldn't be substitutable and another is that it should be rare.
    Which TWO of the options below make up the list of four?
  • CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Question 54

    Identify the benefit of using PRINCE2:
  • CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Question 55

    A company has a number of Strategic Business Units (SBUs), one of which operates in a market that is experiencing high growth. The SBU has only been in operation for a short while and therefore its market share relative to its competitors is small.
    Which of the following is the most appropriate term for the SBU according to the Boston Consulting Group model?