CIMA CIMAPRA19-E03-1-ENG E3 Strategic Management Online Training
CIMA CIMAPRA19-E03-1-ENG Online Training
The questions for CIMAPRA19-E03-1-ENG were last updated at May 10,2025.
- Exam Code: CIMAPRA19-E03-1-ENG
- Exam Name: E3 Strategic Management
- Certification Provider: CIMA
- Latest update: May 10,2025
Which THREE of the following are classified as business operating systems measures within the Performance Pyramid?
- A . Flexibility
- B . Customer satisfaction
- C . Quality
- D . Productivity
- E . Cycle time
Which of the following is NOT included in the Information Systems Strategy (ISS) of Earl’s three levels of information strategy?
- A . Division / SBU / Function based
- B . Business-focused
- C . Management-focused
- D . Demand-orientation
Organizations have a variety of stakeholders, each with differing interests and requirements. This can lead to stakeholder conflict. This can be further complicated when individuals are members of more than one stakeholder group and when members of one group do not share the same principal interest.
Company FF has decided that it needs to undertake a stakeholder analysis in order to manage its stakeholders more effectively.
Which of the following statements are valid when undertaking stakeholder analysis? Select ALL that apply.
- A . Establishes stakeholder interests and claims on theOrganization.
- B . The analysis enables priorities to be set tominimizepower clashes.
- C . Considers how to prevent stakeholder trouble before it starts.
- D . Determines the degree of power that each group holds.
- E . The analysis only focuses on quantitative matters.
BBB operates a national mobile phone (cell phone) network in one country. It is considering investing in upgrading its network to 4th Generation (4G) by providing an improved bandwidth that will enable its customers faster access to the Internet.
The investment will cost $29 million which BBB’s institutional investors have agreed to provide by subscribing to a rights issue. This is because management has informed institutional investors that a rival is already offering 4G and that this is taking customers away from BBB because BBB’s network is now regarded as too slow. BBB’s remaining customers have shown a willingness to pay extra for 4G and overall the investment will have a positive net present value.
Which of the following statements are correct? Select ALL that apply.
- A . BBB will gain a first mover advantage.
- B . It provides a market development opportunity for BBB.
- C . There is stakeholder approval for the investment.
- D . It is essential given the strategic threats to BBB.
- E . There are sufficient investment funds available.
The concept of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) reporting expands traditional accountancy reporting systems to consider social and environmental performance, rather than simply financial performance.
Which THREE of the following does the TBL concept suggest should be measured in order to encourage greater business social responsibility?
- A . Productivity
- B . Profit
- C . People
- D . Planet
- E . Privacy
An insurer, JJJ, uses its Internet capabilities to promote and sell car and home insurance products. Although JJJ is supported by an ‘in-house’ call centre located in its home country, it has decided to outsource this activity to an overseas call centre.
There are a number of benefits to the company by undertaking this strategy, including that it can charge more competitive premiums to its customers and also increase its profits. However this change will mean that 75 call centre staff in the home country will be made redundant.
You have been appointed as the Change Leader and have been asked to prepare a report that includes details on how this change can be communicated.
Which THREE of the following statements are valid regarding JJJ’s proposed changes and the related staff communications?
- A . When undertaking change, communication is of great importance.
- B . The Change Leader should keep staff informed but should only communicate
information when all the detail has been finalised. - C . It is important that the Change Leader selects a communication channel which is appropriate to the message being delivered and its target audience.
- D . Momentum for change can be created by putting simple but highly visible improvements in place.
- E . A disadvantage of adaptive change is that it increases the level of resistance that a company can encounter when trying to implement change.
Coaching and Mentoring essentially involves a conversation where learning takes place through asking the right questions rather than providing answers. Consequently, Coaching and Mentoring can lead to both personal and professional transformation.
There have been many attempts to distinguish between Coaching and Mentoring, but it is widely acknowledged that the same skills and models are often used in both.
You have been asked to prepare a short briefing note on the Coaching and Mentoring of the Executive Management Team within your company .
Which of the following statements highlight the similarities between Coaching and Mentoring? Select ALL that apply.
- A . Both require the ability to generate trust, support and commitment.
- B . Both extend the learning curve.
- C . Both provide support without removing responsibility.
- D . Both do not requireOrganizational know-how or awareness.
- E . Both encourage the individual to stay within their comfort zone.
- F . Both can function as a career guide to review career goals.
You are the youngest member of the senior management team and have recently been invited to become a member of the company’s Board.
You have been sent an outline agenda ahead of your Board induction meeting with the Company Secretary. The first item on the agenda is the role of the Board.
Which of the following statements is NOT the role of the Board?
- A . Establish the company’s vision, mission and values.
- B . Relinquish responsibility for implementation of strategy to management.
- C . Confirm the adequacy and alignment to strategy of internal control and risk management systems.
- D . Establish strategy with regard to the risk appetite of theOrganization.
Which of the following is NOT one of the main principles contained within the UK Corporate Governance Code?
- A . Remuneration
- B . Leadership
- C . Disclosure
- D . Accountability
Which of the following is an example of a value adding activity within the outbound logistics aspect of anOrganization’s value chain?
- A . Refunds offered to customers if they are dissatisfied with a purchase.
- B . Promotions and discounts offered to loyal customers.
- C . Delivery of customers’ purchases directly to their homes.
- D . Regular training provided to staff in customer care.