Principles and Practices of Management

421. Which of these factors is not one of the competing responsibilities that influence corporate social responsibility?

  1. Ethical
  2. Economic
  3. Discretionary
  4. Technical

Correct answer: (D)
Technical

422. Which of these is not an advantage of a virtual team?

  1. Team members can be recruited for their specific skills or experience.
  2. No overhead costs associated with physical buildings.
  3. Conflict can be resolved easily using face-to-face meetings.
  4. Low transport or commuting costs.

Correct answer: (C)
Conflict can be resolved easily using face-to-face meetings.

423. Which of these is not part of human resource policy?

  1. Reward systems
  2. Staff appraisals
  3. Staff development
  4. Suppliers choice

Correct answer: (D)
Suppliers choice

424. Which of these is not part of the recognised challenges for modern managers?

  1. Micro-managing the workforce
  2. Managing communications
  3. Managing change
  4. Managing the learning organisation

Correct answer: (A)
Micro-managing the workforce

425. Which one is not a recognised key skill of management?

  1. Conceptual skills
  2. Human skills
  3. Technical skills
  4. Writing skills

Correct answer: (D)
Writing skills

426. Which one is not an element in the primary activities of a value chain?

  1. Procurement
  2. Inbound logistics
  3. Outbound logistics
  4. Service

Correct answer: (A)
Procurement

427. Which one is not part of Lewin's (1952) three step approach to change?

  1. Changing behaviour
  2. Initiating change
  3. Freezing
  4. Unfreezing

Correct answer: (B)
Initiating change

428. Which one of the following is a feature of McGregor's Theory X?

  1. Workers enjoy responsibility.
  2. Workers view physical and mental effort as a natural part of work.
  3. Workers like to show initiative.
  4. Workers like to be directed.

Correct answer: (D)
Workers like to be directed.

429. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of a bureaucratic organisation?

  1. Authority
  2. Regulations
  3. Command structure
  4. Change

Correct answer: (D)
Change

430. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of a team?

  1. Minimal and formal knowledge sharing
  2. Collective output
  3. Individual and collective responsibility
  4. Fluid dimension to roles and tasks

Correct answer: (A)
Minimal and formal knowledge sharing

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