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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
Level: Level 1

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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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 – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Basic Management Functions

Identifying a function that is not within the typical scope of a supervisor's responsibilities

Question

Which of the following is outside the scope of the functions of a supervisor?
A. Empowering staff
B. Front line management
C. Administrative management
D. Staff development and training
E. Conceptualise corporate strategy

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: NOV 2019

BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Basic Management Functions

Multiple-choice question on situations where it is difficult to measure qualitative performance in quantitative terms.

Question

17. Which of the following options best describes a case where it may be extremely difficult to measure qualitative performance in quantitative terms?

A. ‘High quality’
B. ‘Being the ‘best’
C. ‘Brand recognition’
D. ‘Better than competitors’
E. ‘Meeting customer needs’

Answer

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Tags: Management, Performance metrics, Qualitative Performance
Level: Level 1

Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAY 2017

MF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Basic Management Functions

Multiple-choice question on the role of the administration function within an organization.

Question

The administration function of an organisation is

A. Pollution control and waste disposal
B. Direct selling by sales executives
C. Ensuring compliance with regulations
D. Obtaining new funds from the financial markets
E. Delivering products to customers

Answer

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Series: MAY 2017

BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Basic Management Functions

Multiple-choice question on the advantages of decentralized decision-making in management.

Question

Decentralised decision-making is advantageous because
A. Managers at the head office are able to apply a corporate view of the entire business.
B. It gives senior managers greater control over business activities thereby allowing them to coordinate activities more effectively.
C. It is possible to use specialised management support teams for the whole organization.
D. It helps to develop junior managers with initiative and talents and prepare them for higher positions.
E. It is cheaper since fewer managers are needed.

Answer

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Series: MAY 2017

BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1b – Basic Management Functions

Identifying the three levels of management decisions and stating two decisions at each level.

Question

Dominion Properties Limited conducted a company-wide workshop on strategic management. Employees were told that decision-making was at three levels of management according to Robert Anthony.

Required:
(i) State the THREE levels. (3 marks)
(ii) State TWO decisions that can be taken at each level. (6 marks)

Answer

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Topic: Basic Management Functions
Series: MAR/JULY 2020

BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Basic Management Functions

Understanding decision-making levels in an organization according to Robert Anthony.

Question

Decision-making in an organization is classified into three levels according to Robert Anthony. Which of the following is NOT one of these levels?
A. Strategic level
B. Tactical level
C. Operational level
D. Intermediate level
E. Managerial level

Answer

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Series: MAR/JULY 2020

BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identifying a non-benefit of management by objectives (MBO)

Question

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of management by objectives (MBO)?
A. Ensures team members are clear about their work
B. Helps managers control teams
C. Provides a sense of purpose for individuals
D. Provides for easy implementation without employee resistance
E. Enables employees and managers to discern tasks that contribute to the organisation’s objectives

Answer

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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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