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MNG2601 ASSESSMENT 7 SEMESTER 1 2024 (MCQ ANSWERS)
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MNG2601 ASSESSMENT 7 SEMESTER 1 2024 (MCQ ANSWERS)
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4/27/24, 7:24 AM Assessment 7: Attempt reviewMNG2601-24-S1 TOPIC 5 CONTROLLING: A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH Assessment 7
QUIZ
Started on Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:50 AM
State Finished
Completed on Saturday, 27 April 2024, 7:23 AM
Time taken 33 mins 32 secs
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
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Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following statements best describe the contingency approach
to leadership?
a. There is one consistently sound style for exercising leadership across
different situations
b. There are general characteristics – psychological, biological and
behavioural –that differentiate leaders from followers or non-leaders
c. There is no one best way of leadership, but various best ways that
should be applied in each different situation
d. The exchange of rewards for compliance is the best way to lead people
Question 2
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_____ is future oriented and involves the determination of the organisation’s
mission and goals, the ways of reaching it and finding the resources for the task
in a complex environment.
a. Planning
b. Organising
c. Leading
d. Controlling
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Question 3
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In the reinforcement theory of motivation, _____ strengthens behaviour by
following behaviour with desirable consequences.
a. punishment
b. negative reinforcement
c. positive reinforcement
d. extinction
Question 4
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Starbuck’s story began in 1971 in Seattle. The first Starbucks was opened in
Pike Place Market, offering fresh arabica sourced roasted coffee, tea and
spices. When it comes to human capital, Starbucks is compliant with the labour
legislation and health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by
government and legislation. Starbucks stores were frequently audited for food
safety, in accordance with the formal food safety management program. They
also have a code of ethics that specifies the desired conduct, as well as what to
do when in predicaments that can cause ethical issues in the workplace. The
code, for example, explained what to do when gifts are received. Any gifts to the
value of more than R250 must be reported to the supervisors. The legally
prescribed health and safety protocols stipulated is an example of a _____ plan.
a. single-use
b. tactical
c. standing
d. strategic
Question 5
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Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
In the expectancy theory of motivation, _____ refers to the attractiveness or
desirability of various rewards or outcomes.
a. instrumentality
b. reinforcement
c. valence
d. expectancy
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Question 6
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In a _____ organisational structure an organisation performs the core activities
itself and subcontracts some of its non-core operations to other organisation.
a. matrix
b. project
c. network
d. functional
Question 7
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Mr Maizey emphasised that the Starbucks brand is people-centric and have a
strong focus on the well-being of its employees, the environment, and guests.
Against the backdrop of the pandemic, RCC ensured that staff members and
customers were safe and protected through a vaccination drive. All staff were
encouraged to be vaccinated and on a voluntary basis. An incentive reward
program was implemented, rewarding employees who get vaccinated. The
vaccination drive that RCC introduced, is using _____ power to change the
behaviour of employees towards vaccinations.
a. reward
b. legitimate
c. motivation
d. referent
Question 8
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The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world.
Amazon.com, one of the top global online shopping organisations, took steps
to get their hands on inventory as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to spread.
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos spoke at a luncheon about the increase in
business, stating that “for everyone to be able to continue staying home
because of the high risk, our employees are expected to make deliveries of
essential goods, even more so than before the pandemic”. While speaking at a
luncheon, CEO of Amazon acted as a ________ which is the _________ role of
managers.
a. liaison; problem-solver
b. monitor; spokesperson
c. figure head; interpersonal
d. negotiator; decision-making
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Question 9
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The Starbucks brand is known for investing in their workforce. In 2019 they
have promoted two employees to store manager positions and have recruited
additional staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes
programme, developed by Starbucks and Khulisa Social Solutions, is a five-day
program to prepare unemployed South Africans for the workplace and assist
them with finding jobs. There is training and development opportunities for all
employees, and they have job specific remuneration. Job specific remuneration
ensures that all men and woman on the same job category receive equal pay.
The Changing Lanes programme is an example of the scientific management
principles of _____.
a. Mary Parker Follet
b. Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
c. Henri Fayol
d. Fredrick Taylor
Question 10
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_____ refers to the strategy where an organisation disposes of a subsidiary once
it has maximised return from it, with the aim to maximise cash flow in the short
run, regardless of the long-term effect.
a. Liquidation
b. Harvesting
c. Turnaround
d. Divestiture
Question 11
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The _____ is a document that describes an organisation’s core values.
a. Kyoto guidelines
b. corporate governance policy
c. sustainability policy
d. code of ethics
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