Started on Thursday, 26 September 2024, 11:20 AM
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Completed on Thursday, 26 September 2024, 12:04 PM
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Grade 92.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
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Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
National University is a university located in a medium-size city in a developed country. From the following assumptions,
select those that are most relevant to National University and its strategy?
(1) Good local infrastructure such as roads and telecommunications.
(2) A decline in the birth rate.
(3) A change in national government.
(4) Good transport systems.
(a) Statements (1) and (2)
(b) Statements (1), (2) and (3)
(c) Statements (2), (3) and (4)
Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
(a) Risk only relates to new issues.
(b) Risk is only concerned about things going wrong.
(c) Risk can recognise positive events, including opportunities.
(d) Big enterprises are the only ones who need to manage risks.
Select one:
a. Risk can recognise positive events, including opportunities.
b. Risk only relates to new issues.
c. Big enterprises are the only ones who need to manage risks.
d. Risk is only concerned about things going wrong.
Question 3
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
Risk appetite is the nature and strength of risk an organisation is prepared to bear. Select the correct classi cation that
indicates the risk appetite of an organisation that is an aggressive risk taker to get high returns.
XYPOX Company is a fast-growing online marketing company. It has applied to its bank for a substantial new ve-year loan.
Which ONE of the following is likely to be the LEAST important to the bank as part of their assessment of the loan to XYPOX
Company?
(a) An analysis of XYPOX Company’s strategic plan.
(b) Cash Flow forecasts for the next ve years.
(c) Detailed analysis of the current management team.
(d) Financial statements of XYPOX Company for the last three years.
Select one:
a. An analysis of XYPOX Company’s strategic plan.
b. Cash Flow forecasts for the next ve years.
c. Detailed analysis of the current management team.
d. Financial statements of XYPOX Company for the last three years.
Question 5
Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 2.00
FARM AGRI (Pty) Ltd is a South African company that manufactures agricultural machinery and other agricultural equipment.
All its products are sold in its home market, South Africa. It has a strong place in this market but has several competitors who
sell similar machinery. Which of the following examples would in uence strategic risk for FARM AGRI (Pty) Ltd?
(1) The risk that a new type of irrigation system for the agricultural industry will fail to be effective due to limited power
supply.
(2) The risk of resource depletion due to import restrictions, meaning that new sources of sheet metal will have to be found.
(3) The risk of competitors moving their production to a different country and being able to cut costs.
(4) The risk that the human resources director of FARM AGRI will be recruited by AgriMac company, a key competitor.
JUMPOS is a food manufacturer in a developed country that supplies a small number of selected customers in its domestic
market. The board of directors at JUMPOS has decided to appoint a risk manager whose rst job is to list all the major risks
that the Company faces. Having looked at the job description for the position, the risk manager has been asked to clarify the
difference between strategic and operational risks. Which combination of the following examples will fall under the strategic
risk category for JUMPOS?
(1) Power cuts interrupt production at the factory.
(2) Increasing awareness of customers regarding allergies to speci c ingredients in products.
(3) Failure to label foods accurately for nutritional information.
(4) Consumer resistance to testing their products using animals.
(5) Resignation of any factory workers on moral or ethical grounds.
(a) Alternatives (1), (2) and (3)
(b) Alternatives (2), (3) and (4)
(c) Alternatives (1), (2), (4) and (5)
(d) Alternatives (2) and (4)
Select one:
a. Alternatives (2), (3) and (4)
b. Alternatives (1), (2), (4) and (5)
c. Alternatives (1), (2) and (3)
d. Alternatives (2) and (4)
Question 7
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
The competitive strategy of setting a high price when a product is introduced and gradually lowering its price is known as
_________.
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