WGU C209 MGMT 6050 Strategic Management READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes
the concept of 'strategic drift'?
 a) A gradual change in strategy that aligns with external
changes
 b) A rapid shift in strategy in response to an external crisis
 c) A slow response to strategic change leading to a
misalignment with the external environment
 d) The process of implementing a new strategy within an
organization
 Answer: c) A slow response to strategic change leading
to a misalignment with the external environment.
 Rationale: Strategic drift occurs when there is a gradual
change in strategy that fails to keep pace with the changing
external environment, leading to a misalignment and
potential decline in organizational performance.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the framework that
analyzes a company's internal and external environments to
assess its capabilities and anticipate future challenges and
opportunities.
 Answer: SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats)
 Rationale: SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool
used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a
business venture.
3. True/False: The BCG Matrix is a tool that uses market
growth rate and market share as indicators for decision-