CIMA CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

What are the disadvantages of a divisional organisational structure? Select ALL that apply.

AKnowledge may not be shored between different divisions

BDivisions may end up competing with each other

CPotential duplication of activities may occur

DThere may be a lack of specialisation on a particular product

EIt con be difficult to undertake expansion in the form of new divisions

FIt is difficult to develop managers due to a lack of responsibility in their roles

Answer : A, B, C

Question 2

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

Select ALL that apply.

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

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

CIndividuals operate independently.

DOrganisations exist to satisfy the requirements of the individual.

EThere are few procedures or rules.

Answer : A, B

Question 3

There are many implications for an organisation when using PRINCE 2 for managing projects. Which of the following statements are correct?

AThe Project Manager can make decisions independently without the approval of the board

BThe Project Manager must follow a restricted step by step procedure

CAll six processes and the many sub processes must be followed

DProject staff must operate under a strictly managed and controlled regime

EAll actions must be within the bounds of agreed project objectives and scope

Answer : B, D, E

Question 4

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

Select ALL that apply.

AGenerating new ideas are core to business success.

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

CThe business processes create value.

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

EThe CEO leads the development of capabilities.

FCapability is developed from internal and external factors.

Answer : A, F

Question 5

Which of the models below identifies triggers for change from the macro environment?

AMichael Porter's Five Forces

BMichael Porter's Diamond

CLoNGPEST

DAnsoff's Growth Matrix

Answer : C

Question 6

WBS organisation has recruited a new project manager to manage the implementation of a new accounting package for its UK division.

The previous project manager created a hostile environment for the team involved in developing the new system.

Howcouldthe new project manager foster a more motivated team environment?

ABy taking control of all meetings and inform the team only when a major issue needs dealing with.

BBy recruiting a new team from outside the organisation that may be more motivated from the start.

CBy adopting an autocratic management style that does not allow participation of the team.

DBy adopting a participative style of management, recruiting a team with the correct skills, holding regular meetings and managing any conflict.

Answer : D

Question 7

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

AUnfreeze, move, refreeze

BAssess, negotiate, collaborate

CReview, change, implement

DDesign, implement, review

Answer : A

CIMAPRA19-E02-1 E2 Managing Performance Exam Practice Test