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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Basic Management Functions

Identify the role that is NOT typically associated with junior managers and supervisors.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a role associated with junior managers and supervisors?
A. Employee discipline and morale
B. Decide strategy
C. Technical direction of work activities
D. Efficiency control
E. Short term planning

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2020

BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Basic Management Functions

Multiple choice question on management's role in building successful teams.

Question

A role of management in building a team is to provide ………………. to teams and workgroups, so that the term can be successful.

A. Supervision
B. Coordination
C. Leadership
D. Control
E. Motivate

Answer

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Team Building
Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2016

BMF – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Basic Management Functions

This question evaluates the student's knowledge of Porter's Strategic Management Model and which element is not a part of it.

Question

Which of the following is NOT part of Porters’ Model of Strategic Management?
A. The Strategic goal for a company should be to achieve a superior long-term return on investment
B. Strategy must offer a unique value proposition for the customer
C. There should also be a distinctive value chain
D. The selected strategy will not involve some trade-offs
E. There should be continuity of strategic direction

Answer

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Tags: Competitive Strategy, Porter's Model, Strategic Management
Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2016

BMF – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Basic Management Functions

This question evaluates knowledge of the objective of market skimming as a pricing strategy.

Question

The aim of market skimming is to ………………………..
A. Build customer demand
B. Offer an attractive price
C. Increase sales volume
D. Maximise the gross profit per unit sold
E. Penetrate the market

Answer

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Tags: Market Skimming, Pricing Strategy, Sales Strategy
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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2016

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Basic Management Functions

Explain the concept of power and identify five sources of power for leaders in organizations.

Question

Leadership power promotes vision, creativity, and change in the organization. Identifying the sources of a leader’s power is important in understanding leadership.

Required:

a. Explain the concept of power. (5 Marks)
b. State and explain FIVE sources of power. (15 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Leadership, Organizational Change, Power, Sources of Power
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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2014

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Basic Management Functions

Identify the type of plan that outlines the structure, resources, and objectives of a business.

Question

The plan that explains how the business is structured, what resources are required, and how these resources are employed to achieve business objectives is:

A. Operational
B. Strategic
C. Budget
D. Marketing
E. Tactical

Answer

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Tags: Business Plan, Operational Planning, Resource management
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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2014

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Basic Management Functions

Identifies the management function ensuring policies are followed.

Question

The management function that ensures that things are done in accordance with established policies and practices is:

A. Organising
B. Coordinating
C. Controlling
D. Planning
E. Motivating

Answer

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Tags: Controlling, Management Functions, Organising, Policies
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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2014

BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Basic Management Functions

Primary objective of strategic planning in business.

Question

ONE of the primary objectives of strategic planning is to achieve:

A. Business strategy
B. A sustainable competitive advantage
C. Purpose of production
D. An aspiration
E. Business idea

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Basic Management Functions

This question tests the understanding of the management function that ensures compliance with established policies and practices.

Question

The management function which ensures that things happen in accordance with established policies and practices is called:

A. Organising
B. Coordinating
C. Controlling
D. Planning
E. Motivating

Answer

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Series: MAY 2015

BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Basic Management Functions

Identifying how public sector strategy differs from private sector strategy.

Question

Strategy in the public sector differs from that in the private sector because:
A. They do not have customers
B. They do not have stakeholders
C. Planning horizons are determined by political considerations rather than market conditions
D. They do not have to make a profit
E. They do not manage cost

Answer

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Tags: Private Sector, Public Sector, Strategy
Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2015

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Basic Management Functions

Identify one of the management tasks defined by Henri Fayol.

Question

Attempts have been made by management theorists to define management tasks. Which of the following management tasks is among the ones identified by Henri Fayol?

A. Organiser
B. Negotiator
C. Figurehead
D. Entrepreneur
E. Disseminator

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2022

BMF – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Basic Management Functions

This question asks for another term used for front-line management

Question

The front-line management in a typical organization is also called:
A. Administrative management
B. Staff management
C. General management
D. Supervision
E. Middle-level management

Answer

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Series: NOV 2022

BMF – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Basic Management Functions

Describe Adair's leadership concept, key skills in the three leadership groups, and explain the 50/50 rule.

Question

Leadership means giving a lead to others. A leader gives guidance and direction, and the others (‘followers’) follow the lead that they are given.

You are required to:

a. Describe the main elements of Adair’s concept of action-centred leadership. (6 Marks)

b. State the main skills required within each of Adair’s THREE leadership groups. (11 Marks)

c. Explain Adair’s 50/50 rule. (3 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2021

BMF – May 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Basic Management Functions

Identifies which individual cannot be classified as a scientific or classical management theorist.

Question

Which of the following CANNOT be classified amongst the scientific or classical management theorists?
A. Elton Mayo
B. Henri Fayol
C. Lyndall Urwick
D. Frederick Taylor
E. David McClelland

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2021

BMF – May 2021 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Basic Management Functions

Identifies which activity does not belong to the manufacturing function in an organization.

Question

Which of the following activities may NOT be taken as part of manufacturing function in an organization?
A. Engineering and maintenance work
B. Physical delivery of goods to customers
C. Production planning and control
D. Quality control and checking
E. Inspection of finished goods

Answer

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Tags: Business operations, Manufacturing, Quality control
Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2021

BMF – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identify an advantage of decentralised decision-making in organizations.

Question

Which of the following is an advantage of a decentralised decision-making process?
A. Facilitates effective co-ordination of activities
B. Promotes the usage of initiative instead of getting instructions about what to do
C. Managers at head office are able to apply a “corporate view” to the entire business
D. Fewer managers might be needed
E. Uses specialised management support teams for the entire organisation

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2023

BMF – May 2023 – L1 – SA – Q13 -Basic Management Functions

Identify an activity that does not define a function of management.

Question

The following activities define the functions of management, EXCEPT:

A. Monitoring actual performance
B. Setting targets for achievement
C. Putting organisational plans into action
D. Coordinating the activities of team colleagues
E. Converting sales income in a foreign currency into domestic currency

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2023

BMF – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Basic Management Functions

Identify and explain the four steps of the initial stage of strategy formulation and implementation.

Question

A corporate objective is a purpose or aim that a company is trying to achieve.
Identify and explain the FOUR steps of the initial stage in an extensive process of strategy formulation and implementation. (8 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2019

BMF – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q1a – Basic Management Functions

Construct and explain Mendelow’s 2x2 interest-power matrix for managing stakeholders' interests.

Question

(a) Managing stakeholders’ interests can be a challenging task for managers. Mendelow proposed a model of mapping each stakeholder’s power and interest in order to win particular stakeholder groups for business decisions.

Construct the 2×2 interest/power matrix and recommend approaches for dealing with each stakeholder group. (14 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2019

BMF – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Basic Management Functions

Identifying a true characteristic of a leader

Question

Which of the following is true of a leader?
A. Maintenance
B. Obedience
C. Administration
D. Reliance on control
E. Focusing on systems and structures

Answer

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BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Basic Management Functions

Primary objective of strategic planning in business.

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Identifying how public sector strategy differs from private sector strategy.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Basic Management Functions

Identify one of the management tasks defined by Henri Fayol.

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Identifies which individual cannot be classified as a scientific or classical management theorist.

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Identifies which activity does not belong to the manufacturing function in an organization.

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Identify an advantage of decentralised decision-making in organizations.

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Identify an activity that does not define a function of management.

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