MNG2601 – Assignment 1 Feedback
Part 2 of 2 - Part 2: Theory Questions 10.0 Points
Question 5 of 14
1.0 Points
Office managers perform the following functions of management: _____. (Multiple correct answers)
A. motivating
B. controlling
C. leading
D. coordinating
E. delegating
F. organising
G. planning
Answer Key:B, C, F, G
Feedback:
Direct theory question. Correct answer:
planning
organising
control
leading
Reference in prescribed book and Learning outcome (LO): p. 31 LO2
Question 6 of 14
1.0 Points
The managerial skill "teambuilding" includes coaching, directing, coordination and cooperation skills.
Coaching involves _____.
A. imparts skills to a less experienced individual, who needs the skills to take greater
responsibilities
B. practical experience of the task at hand
C. the ability to achieve team work and to accomplish goals and objectives together
D. working together to accomplish the strategic, tactical and operational goals and objectives of
the organisation
Answer Key:A
Feedback:Direct theory question. Correct answer:
impart skills to a less experienced individual, who needs the skills to take greater responsibilities
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (LO): p. 41 LO5
Question 7 of 14
1.0 Points
Weaknesses and opportunities can only be identified in the organisation's micro environment, whilst
strengths and threats can be identified in the macro environment. Is this statement true or false?
A. True
, B. False
Answer Key:B
Feedback:Direct theory question. Correct answer:
False
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (LO): p. 85 LO4
Question 8 of 14
1.0 Points
Which one of the following does not form part of the components of planning?
A. Motivating employees to work towards the organisation's goals.
B. Identifying ways of reaching the organisation's goals.
C. Determining the organisation's vision, mission and goals.
D. Managing within a complex environment.
Answer Key:A
Feedback:
Correct answer (first column)
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (middle column)
Explanation (Last column)
motivating employees to work p. 213 LO1 Direct theory question
towards the organisation's goals
Question 9 of 14
1.0 Points
The timeframe for operational plans is _____ and they are _____.
A. long term; broadly focused
B. short term; narrowly focused
C. intermediate; more specific than strategic plans
D. long term; more specific than strategic plans
Answer Key:B
Feedback:
Direct theory question. Correct answer:
short term; narrowly focused
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (LO): p. 222 LO3
Question 10 of 14
1.0 Points
Which one of the following is not a criterion that a good objective should meet?
A. Expressed in qualitative terms
B. Is attainable
C. States the desired organisational results
D. Expressed in specific terms
,Answer Key:A
Feedback:
Correct answer (first column)
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (middle column)
Explanation (Last column)
Expressed in qualitative p. 215 LO1 Direct theory
terms question
Question 11 of 14
1.0 Points
_____ strategy is an example of a corporate growth strategy.
A. Turnaround
B. Integration
C. Focus
D. Cost leadership
Answer Key:B
Feedback:Correct answer (first column)
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (middle column)
Explanation (Last column)
Integration p. 247 LO2 Direct theory
question
Question 12 of 14
1.0 Points
_____ is concerned with financial soundness and the public image of the organisation.
A. Organisational philosophy
B. Strategic management
C. Organisational architecture
D. Strategic leadership
Answer Key:A
Feedback:
Correct answer (first column)
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (middle column)
Explanation (Last column)
Organisational p. 240 LO2 Direct theory
philosophy question
Question 13 of 14
1.0 Points
Which of the following are decision-making roles of a manager? (Multiple correct answers)
A. Spokesperson
B. Disseminator
C. Resource allocator
D. Figurehead
, E. Liaison
F. Entrepreneur
G. Problem solver
Answer Key:C, F, G
Feedback:
Correct answer (first column)
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (middle column)
Explanation (Last column)
resource allocator p. 42 LO5 Direct theory
problem-solver question
entrepreneur
Question 14 of 14
1.0 Points
A student was asked to give one practical example of each of the remote environment's sub-environments.
This is the answer the student gave:
"An example of the technological environment is the intranet of an organisation. Inflation is an example of
the economic environment, while tax regulation is an example in the political environment. Values of society
is an example of the cultural environment, and an organisation's resources is an example of the ecological
environment."
How would you rate this answer?
A. Excellent. The student has provided the correct practical examples of each sub-
environment.
B. Poor. The student gave more than two incorrect practical examples.
C. Unacceptable. None of the practical examples are correct.
D. Good. The student gave one or two incorrect practical examples.
Answer Key:D
Feedback:
Correct answer (first column)
Reference in Prescribed Book and Learning Outcome (middle column)
Explanation (Last column)
Good. The student gave one or p. 80 LO3 Direct theory question
two incorrect practical examples.
MNG2601 – Assignment 2 Feedback
Part 2 of 3 - Part 2: Theory Questions 11.0 Points
Question 5 of 29
1.0 Points
Under conditions of _____ managers can use _____ as a quantitative tool for decision-making.
A. uncertainty; queuing theory
B. uncertainty; probability analysis
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