MNG 2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2024
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Grade 15.00 out of 15.00 (100%)
Question 1
A strong brand, loyal customer base, strong financial position, unique technology and ethical conduct are examples of organisational strengths.
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Select one:
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True
False
Question 2 The structuring of an organisation into a hierarchy, where the organisation and its members are governed by clearly defined rational decision-making rules
Correct is known as management.
Mark 1.00 out of
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Flag question b. total quality
c. administrative management
d. systems
Question 3 Sustainability focus on the triple bottom line of the organisation, related to the systematic social, environmental and issues.
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Mark 1.00 out of a. international
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b. technological
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c. political
d. economic
Question 4 Unemployment rates, business confidence, interest rates and gross domestic product are examples of variables in the environment that affect the
Correct performance of organisations.
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Flag question b. international
c. social
d. technological
Question 5 (i) refers to a change in the average (ii) -term weather conditions or weather patterns, when the change lasts for an extended period of time,
Correct typically decades or even longer.
Mark 1.00 out of
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Flag question b. (i) Climate change; (ii) long
c. (i) Weather change; (ii) medium
d. (i) Global warming; (ii) long
Question 6 Mintzberg’s three categories of managerial roles are (i) ; (ii) and (iii) .
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Mark 1.00 out of a. (i) figure head role; (ii) leader role; (iii) liaison role
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b. (i) entrepreneurial role; (ii) problem-solver role; (iii) resource allocator role
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c. (i) interpersonal role; (ii) information role; (iii) decision-making role
d. (i) monitor role; (ii) disseminator role; (iii) spokesperson role
Question 7 Which one of the following can be considered a variable in an organisation’s internal environment?
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Mark 1.00 out of a. The organisation's objectives
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Flag question b. The country's economy
c. Customers
d. The physical environment
Question 8
A competitive advantage is a situation or condition that puts an organisation in a favourable or superior position – a position advantageous in comparison
Correct with peers’ positions, which commonly leads to above-average returns on investment for the owners of the organisation.
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True
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Question 9 When two or more subsystems are working together to produce more than they are working apart, it is known as .
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Mark 1.00 out of a. entropy
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b. quality
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c. synergy
d. productivity
Question 10 refers to directing the human resources of the organisation and motivating them in such a way that their actions are aligned with previously
Correct formulated goals and plans.
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Flag question b. Controlling
c. Planning
d. Organising
Question 11
Which one of the following would an organisation assess when conducting an internal environmental analysis? (Select all options you deem correct).
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a. Commitment to ethical conduct
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b. Investment in social development programmes
c. Changes in ownership
d. Mission and objectives
Question 12 Which one of the following principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) highlights that businesses should undertake initiatives to promote
Correct greater environmental responsibility? Principle .
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c. 6
d. 3
Question 13 Which one of the following is an example of the informal management of business ethics?
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Mark 1.00 out of a. Training in ethical matters
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b. Vision, mission and value statements
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c. Ethical culture
d. Reporting, advice and communication channels
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