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Free CIMA E2 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 6

Questions 51

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?

Options:
A.

He made the decision to introduce the new scheme and enforced it ctcross the business with no discussion or debate.

B.

He makes the decision to introduce the new scheme and sells the idea to employees in order to get buy-in.

C.

He asks for suggestions on whether to introduce the scheme but makes the final decision

D.

He allows staff to make the decision but offers support and advice.

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Questions 52

According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge as outlined by the Project Management Institute, there are nine key areas of project management. Which of the following are areas identified by the PMI?

Select ALL that apply.

Options:
A.

Integration

B.

Resource Management

C.

Procurement

D.

Risk

E.

Quality

F.

Initiation

G.

Monitoring

Questions 53

Which of the following represents the three steps from Lewin's three-step model?

Options:
A.

Unfreeze, move, refreeze

B.

Assess, negotiate, collaborate

C.

Review, change, implement

D.

Design, implement, review

Questions 54

Which of the following statements are not true based on Stalk, Evans and Schulman's principles of capability-based competition?

Select ALL that apply.

Options:
A.

Generating new ideas are core to business success.

B.

It is the process that is important and not the product or market.

C.

The business processes create value.

D.

It is important to invest in skills and processes, not business functions.

E.

The CEO leads the development of capabilities.

F.

Capability is developed from internal and external factors.

Questions 55

Which of the following statements relate to Handy's role culture?

Select ALL that apply.

Options:
A.

People act in accordance with rules and requires of their position.

B.

There is a formal structure with clear responsibilities for each individual.

C.

Individuals operate independently.

D.

Organisations exist to satisfy the requirements of the individual.

E.

There are few procedures or rules.

Questions 56

X Company's Board of Directors uses its expertise to develop future strategies. The Board defines objectives that need to be achieved and then, through formal proactive planning and careful analysis, it selects the most appropriate means to achieve them.

 

Which method of strategy formulation is the Board using?

Options:
A.

Emergent

B.

Rational

C.

Opportunism

D.

Resource-based

Questions 57

With respect to the management of quality on projects, which of the following statements is true?

Options:
A.

The only actions required are to inspect the final deliverables and reject items that do not meet specifications.

B.

A key responsibility of a project manager is to ensure that design specifications are met.

C.

The central theme of project quality is to exceed the expectations of the client by building to the highest standards.

D.

Most project processes produce outputs with no variation in quality characteristics.

Questions 58

What event occurs between the second and third stages of Gido and Clement's Project Life Cycle?

Options:
A.

An agreement to proceed with the project is made

B.

A request for a proposal is made

C.

Several solutions are proposed

D.

The identification that there is a need a project

E.

A feasibility study is undertaken

F.

Project objectives are identified

Questions 59

Which of the following are classed as part of the move stage of Lewin's model of change?

Select ALL that apply.

Options:
A.

Make sure the process is well managed and co-ordinated

B.

Ensure details of the changes occurring are communicated effectively

C.

Make sure everyone is given the necessary skills

D.

Ask people what their problems are and how they feel the change should proceed

E.

Focus on the reasons for change so people understand and accept it

F.

Deal with the issues of individuals to overcome personal concerns and objections

G.

Develop rewards for indhoduals following the new approaches after the changes

Questions 60

 

Examine the network diagram shown and identify ALL of the statements below that are true.

E2 Question 60

Options:
A.

Task C is a predecessor of E

B.

Task G may begin when either Task B or Task F have finished

C.

When Task A is complete, three tasks may begin

D.

Task D is a successor to F