Models & Internal Analysis
In SWOT, which two factors are external to the company?
Opportunities and Threats.
What are the Five Forces identified by Michael Porter?
New Entrants, Buyers, Suppliers, Substitutes, and Rivalry.
In the 1994 classic The Shawshank Redemption, what is the name of the main character who spends 19 years in prison?
Andy Dufresne.
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson.
Who painted the famous masterpiece, the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What does the "V" in the VRIO framework stand for?
Value (Does the resource provide value?).
Which strategy aims to be the lowest-cost producer in an industry?
Cost Leadership.
Which 1972 movie about the Corleone crime family is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made?
The Godfather.
As of 2026, which song by The Weeknd is the most streamed track of all time on Spotify?
"Blinding Lights."
Excluding the cheetah, what is the fastest land animal (known for its long-distance stamina)?
The Pronghorn (American Antelope).
In PESTLE analysis, what does the "E" at the very end usually represent?
Environmental (or Ecological) factors.
What is a "Blue Ocean" strategy?
Creating a new, uncontested market space where there is no competition.
In Christopher Nolan's Inception, what object does Cobb use as a "totem" to tell if he is in a dream?
A spinning top.
Who is the female artist with the most Grammy Awards in history?
Beyoncé.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three.
Name the four main points of Porter’s Diamond Model.
Factor Conditions, Demand Conditions, Related Industries, and Strategy/Structure/Rivalry.
Give one example of a Barrier to Entry in Porter’s 5 Forces
Economies of scale, high capital costs, or brand loyalty.
These two Spider-Man stars, who played MJ and Peter Parker, reportedly had a private wedding in early 2026. Who are they?
Zendaya and Tom Holland.
Which famous composer continued to write music even after he became completely deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven.
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro.
What is the main difference between a Supply Chain and a Value Chain?
Supply Chain is about moving the product; Value Chain is about adding value at each step.
What does it mean for a firm to be "Stuck in the Middle"?
It fails to choose between being a cost leader or a differentiator, losing its competitive edge.
Which 2019 South Korean film became the first non-English language movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Parasite.
Which country is considered the birthplace of Opera?
Italy.
What is the name of Australia’s only wild dog and its top apex predator?
The Dingo.