Principles and Practices of Management
351. What is not a characteristic of a corporate social responsibility framework?
- Retaining the status quo
- Understanding society
- Harnessing diversity
- Building capacity
Correct answer: (A)
Retaining the status quo
352. What is not a component of an agile organisation?
- Market focus and position
- Human resources: multi-skilling
- Organisational structure
- Project-based culture
Correct answer: (D)
Project-based culture
353. What is not a purpose of an organisational structure?
- To coordinate people and resources
- To organise lines of communication
- To formalise authority
- To limit workers' rights
Correct answer: (D)
To limit workers' rights
354. What is not an advantage of a hierarchical structure?
- Clear chain of command
- Quick response to change
- Discipline and stability
- Small span of control
Correct answer: (B)
Quick response to change
355. What is not an assumption underpinning the rational decision making model?
- Incomplete information
- An agreed goal
- A structured problem
- High level of certainty regarding the environment
Correct answer: (A)
Incomplete information
356. What is not one of the layers of cultural influence?
- Social
- Business
- Organisational
- Company
Correct answer: (D)
Company
357. What is not part of a marketing plan?
- Marketing mix
- Demand analysis
- Government support
- Competitor analysis
Correct answer: (C)
Government support
358. What is OD?
- Organisational disputes
- Organisational development
- Organisational demands
- Organisational drift
Correct answer: (B)
Organisational development
359. What is premise control based on?
- Buildings
- People
- Resources
- Assumptions
Correct answer: (D)
Assumptions
360. What is T-group training?
- A group whose aim is transformational change
- A group brought together to deliver training programmes
- Team training for the purposes of advancing technology
- Team building activities involving learning
Correct answer: (D)
Team building activities involving learning