CIMA E2 Managing Performance - CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Practice Test
Which TWO of the following are soft elements of culture highlighted in the McKinsey 7-S Model?
Correct Answer: A,C
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Performance appraisal systems are designed to meet a number of objectives. Which of the following is a positive objective of such a system?
Correct Answer: C
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The advantages of effective delegation include which THREE of the following?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
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The functions of mentoring include which THREE of the following?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
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A company is considering introducing a new product into the market but has been advised to undertake some qualitative research prior to doing this. The marketing manager is uncertain as to what information it will get from this type of research.
Which of the following can be identified by carrying out qualitative research?
Which of the following can be identified by carrying out qualitative research?
Correct Answer: C
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A manager is introducing a new bonus scheme into the business that will affect ail employees.
Using Likert's model he follows a benevolent authoritative style of management.
Which of the following best describes the way he introduced the new bonus scheme?
Using Likert's model he follows a benevolent authoritative style of management.
Which of the following best describes the way he introduced the new bonus scheme?
Correct Answer: A
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WBS organisation has recruited a new project manager to manage the implementation of a new accounting package for its UK division.
The previous project manager created a hostile environment for the team involved in developing the new system.
How could the new project manager foster a more motivated team environment?
The previous project manager created a hostile environment for the team involved in developing the new system.
How could the new project manager foster a more motivated team environment?
Correct Answer: D
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A publishing business prints thousands of books every week. The Managing Director employed Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management in order to run the business efficiently. Which of the following would not have been initiatives he would have introduced into the business?
Select ALL that apply.
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,F
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Which term best describes the structure where the finance function is carried out by an external party?
Correct Answer: B
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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?
Which TWO of the options below make up the list of four?
Correct Answer: A,C
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The Finance Director in an organisation has suffered from some criticism in her management approach, in particular her poor communication methods. For example, using finance jargon in her emails and sending messages out of normal office working hours.
This has lead to some of the members of staff being demotivated.
Which of the following possible recommendations would improve the communication situation present in this organisaion?
Select ALL that apply.
This has lead to some of the members of staff being demotivated.
Which of the following possible recommendations would improve the communication situation present in this organisaion?
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
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The scientific management theory of management suffers from a number of problems. Which THREE of the following apply?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
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A fundamental concept of the successful use of a Balanced Scorecard is:
Correct Answer: B
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A major innovation has occurred in the automotive industry. Wheels are now available which are guaranteed to not wear for at least five years.
Ben runs a chain of garages that sell new and second hand parts for cars, buses, trains and planes. His competitors are slow to react to the new innovation so Ben decides to follow an emergent approach to strategy.
Which of the following actions is Ben likely to take?
Select ALL that apply.
Ben runs a chain of garages that sell new and second hand parts for cars, buses, trains and planes. His competitors are slow to react to the new innovation so Ben decides to follow an emergent approach to strategy.
Which of the following actions is Ben likely to take?
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: B
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