Question 1
Every project has constraints.When running a project it is critical that the constraints are known.
What are the primary constraints in a project?
Correct Answer:
D. Time, Cost & Quality
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Question 2
Under UK law, the case of constructive dismissal occurs in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer:
B. Because of resignation by the employee due to the conduct of the employer.
Question 3
In the model of the organisational iceberg, which of the following isNOTone of the hidden elements?
Correct Answer:
D. Structure
Question 4
According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge as outlined by the Project Management Institute, there are nine key areas of project management. Which of the following are areas identified by the PMI?
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer:
A. Integration; B. Resource Management; C. Procurement; D. Risk; E. Quality
Question 5
Acompany has used the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix to plot the position of its products according to their relative market share and the growth of the market.
Ithasidentifiedthatithasseveral products under the heading of star.
Which of thefollowingbest describesitslikely cash position?
Correct Answer:
B. Cash neutral
Question 6
Identify ways in which an orgnisation can undertake qualitative research.
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer:
A. Conducting a focus group; B. Carrying out observations; D. Carrying out interviews
Question 7
The Phase model of change, otherwise known as 'N step recipes for change', has come in for considerable criticism.
Which THREE of the following are common criticisms of this model of change?
Correct Answer:
A. There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.; C. The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of thechange process.; E. The approach does not encourage a critical perspective with regard to what is being changed, the outcomes and the ways in which change can maintain and reinforce power differences.
Question 8
T is a senior managertasked with planning the move of the company headquarters from a city centre location to a rural estate location. More than 70 staff will be impacted by the move.
T feels confident that the practical aspects of the move have been addressed well but is unsure about the reaction from staff, some of whom may have to move house. He has decided to apply a well known model to analyse the situation.
Drivers in favour of change and resisting factors to change are all plotted out on a diagram and then analysed in depth. What isthe name of this technique?
Correct Answer:
A. Lewin's Force-Field analysis
Question 9
An employee of acompanyhas been asked to explain the difference between a Grievance and DisciplinaryAction. The employee knows the definitions of both and, whilst they have two examples of actions which would result in Disciplinary Action, they can only think of one circumstance which may result in a Grievance, and this is Discrimination.
Which of the following could the employee use as anadditionalexample of a Grievance?
Correct Answer:
D. The employee feels that they have been given an unfair appraisal.
Question 10
Which THREE of thefollowingare benefits of having strong discipline and grievance procedures in place?
Correct Answer:
A. Cost savings due to legal costs being avoided.; B. Staff have higher morale andare more motivated.; D. Company meets its legal requirements.
Question 11
Mintzberg describes various forms of strategy and labels each form. Which of the following options contains the correct matching of label with description?
Correct Answer:
C. Pattern = consistent behaviour over time
Question 12
The scientific managementtheory of management suffers from a number of problems. Which THREE of the following apply?
Correct Answer:
A. Because under scientific management employees are trained to do just one part of a job they can become bored, motivation declines and labour turnover increases.; C. The approach assumes that people are only motivated by money but the evidence is that people are motivated by other things such as job satisfaction and a sense of achievement.; E. Theapproach leads to quality problems because the use of monetary incentives can lead employees to rush their work and be less careful in the completion of their tasks.
Question 13
As part of a project to refurbish a large hotel chain, the wiring of the computer network was subcontracted to a specialist IT organisation. In relation to managing risk in the project this approach can be referred to as:
Correct Answer:
C. Transfer
Question 14
X Company'sBoard ofDirectors usesitsexpertise to develop future strategies. The Board defines objectives that need to be achieved and then, through formal proactive planning and careful analysis, itselects the most appropriate means to achieve them.
Whichmethod of strategy formulationis the Boardusing?
Correct Answer:
B. Rational
Question 15
Stimulating conflict can provide benefits for the organisation. Select ALL of the following that apply.
Correct Answer:
A. Moderate levels of conflict will prevent an organisation from stagnating.; B. It is a means by which to bring about innovation and change.; C. It facilitates bringing problems to the surface so that they can be dealt with.