CIMA CIMAPRA19-E02-1-ENG E2 Managing Performance (Online) Online Training
CIMA CIMAPRA19-E02-1-ENG Online Training
The questions for CIMAPRA19-E02-1-ENG were last updated at May 17,2024.
- Exam Code: CIMAPRA19-E02-1-ENG
- Exam Name: E2 Managing Performance (Online)
- Certification Provider: CIMA
- Latest update: May 17,2024
Michael Porter identified four determinants of national competitive advantage, one of which is Factor conditions. A company has the following 4 factor conditions.
According to Porter, which will give the company a sustainable competetive advantage?
- A . Unskilled labour
- B . Raw materials
- C . R & D experience
- D . Initial capital availability
Projects carried out using the PRINCE2 methodology are always set out in a series of distinct and sequential stages.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a planned break between stages?
- A . The project team is required to break and regroup ready for the next package of work.
- B . The project board can make a decision as to whether the project business case is still viable.
- C . The progress of the project can be reviewed to ensure this justifies the continuation of the project.
- D . Risks to the project can be reassessed before further commitments of money or resources.
FF Ltd was established three years ago. Since then the company, which provides online financial advice, has experienced rapid growth and the management team has not really had the time to put management systems and procedures into place.
The organisation has asked you to look at the way in which the company deals with its disciplinary problems and procedures.
Choose from the following ALL that apply as recommended guidelines for drawing up a disciplinary procedure:
- A . Procedures should be written down to avoid misunderstandings.
- B . Staff should be provided with a copy of the procedures and relevant sections of the policy made clear.
- C . Discipline is all about punishment and it should state this in the policy document.
- D . Disciplinary procedures should consist of having informal chats outside of the organisation.
- E . Steps should be detailed to investigate complaints that might lead to legal action.
- F . Appeals procedures should be given as and when required as a last resort.
X Company’s Board of Directors uses its expertise to develop future strategies. The Board defines objectives that need to be achieved and then, through formal proactive planning and careful analysis, it selects the most appropriate means to achieve them.
Which method of strategy formulation is the Board using?
- A . Emergent
- B . Rational
- C . Opportunism
- D . Resource-based
In the model of the organisational iceberg, which of the following is NOT one of the hidden elements?
- A . Communication pattern
- B . Feelings
- C . Style
- D . Structure
Which THREE of the following are benefits of having strong discipline and grievance procedures in place?
- A . Cost savings due to legal costs being avoided.
- B . Staff have higher morale and are more motivated.
- C . Any staff who don’t perform as required can be dismissed without risk of legal action.
- D . Company meets its legal requirements.
The manager of Company A has decided to upgrade the IT systems in 18 months time. Although the employees understand the need and benefits from the change there is still some resistance from fear of the unknown and a question mark over the security of their jobs.
Which TWO of the methods below for dealing with change are most appropriate under these circumstances?
- A . Coercion
- B . Education and communication
- C . Facilitation and support
- D . Participation
A manager is introducing a new bonus scheme into the business that will affect ail employees.
Using Likert’s model he follows a benevolent authoritative style of management.
Which of the following best describes the way he introduced the new bonus scheme?
- A . He made the decision to introduce the new scheme and enforced it ctcross the business with no discussion or debate.
- B . He makes the decision to introduce the new scheme and sells the idea to employees in order to get buy-in.
- C . He asks for suggestions on whether to introduce the scheme but makes the final decision
- D . He allows staff to make the decision but offers support and advice.
KK manufactures mobile phones and it possesses an inimitable resource in the mobile phone market in which it currently competes.
Which of the following best describes this type of resource?
- A . It will provide wide access to a variety of markets
- B . A competitor will see the perceived benefits
- C . A competitor will find it difficult to copy
- D . A competitor could substitute the resource
Which TWO of the planning tools listed below show the minimum completion time of a project?
- A . Gantt Charts
- B . Resource Histograms
- C . Network Diagrams
- D . Milestones