CIMA E2 Managing Performance (CIMAPRA19-E02-1) Free Practice Test
Question 1
Verbal and non-verbal communications often take place at the same time. Which of the following best describes the complementary nature of non-verbal communication?
Correct Answer: B
Question 2
According to Porter, there are THREE generic strategies through which an organisation can generate superior competitive performance. These are:
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Question 3
A company is considering introducing a new product into the market but has been advised to undertake some qualitative research prior to doing this. The marketing manager is uncertain as to what information it will get from this type of research.
Which of the following can be identified by carrying out qualitative research?
Which of the following can be identified by carrying out qualitative research?
Correct Answer: B
Question 4
China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam are high context cultures.
In business relationships in high context cultures, which THREE of the following are typical?
In business relationships in high context cultures, which THREE of the following are typical?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Question 5
The manager of Company A has decided to upgrade the IT systems in 18 months time. Although the employees understand the need and benefits from the change there is still some resistance from fear of the unknown and a question mark over the security of their jobs.
Which TWO of the methods below for dealing with change are most appropriate under these circumstances?
Which TWO of the methods below for dealing with change are most appropriate under these circumstances?
Correct Answer: B,D
Question 6
The functions of mentoring include which THREE of the following?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Question 7
A company has a number of Strategic Business Units (SBUs), one of which operates in a market that is experiencing high growth. The SBU has only been in operation for a short while and therefore its market share relative to its competitors is small.
Which of the following is the most appropriate term for the SBU according to the Boston Consulting Group model?
Which of the following is the most appropriate term for the SBU according to the Boston Consulting Group model?
Correct Answer: A
Question 8
A company is currently at the stage of organising the data which is captured within the big data process. What will they need to do next in order to complete all stages?
Select ALL that apply.
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Question 9
W is the supervisor of the house-keeping team in a large hotel. X, a member of the team, is consistently late to work which means that other team members have to perform extra work. A number of team members have also complained to W about X's aggressive behaviour. Two months ago W spoke to X informally about these issues and for a short period things improved.
But it is now clear that X is again displaying unacceptable behaviour and upsetting colleagues. W knows further action must now be taken to deal with the situation.
With reference to the disciplinary process, which is the best course of action for W to take?
But it is now clear that X is again displaying unacceptable behaviour and upsetting colleagues. W knows further action must now be taken to deal with the situation.
With reference to the disciplinary process, which is the best course of action for W to take?
Correct Answer: C
Question 10
Staff in Company A are sceptical that the new IT system being purchased will be properly implemented.
Which of the change management options below should management use to break down the resistance against the new system?
Which of the change management options below should management use to break down the resistance against the new system?
Correct Answer: C
Question 11
A Company is undertaking a project for the first time and has given the Finance Manager the task of managing the project. He has been advised to use PERT, as it will help him with his Critical Path Analysis (CPA).
What information will the calculation using PERT provide the Finance Manager with to use in his CPA?
What information will the calculation using PERT provide the Finance Manager with to use in his CPA?
Correct Answer: A
Question 12
K has recently qualified as a chartered management accountant after seven years in the military serving as a front-line infantry officer. He thrives in difficult situations requiring decisive action, and is accustomed to giving orders to subordinates and having them obeyed immediately.
He is known to give his staff big bonuses and hand out harsh punishments in equal measure. Although not particularly well liked by his team and as yet not very experienced in accountancy, he is regarded as useful by the company directors as someone who will not back away from a difficult task.
Based on the French and Raven model, which are the sources of power that K draws upon in the course of his work.
Select ALL that apply.
He is known to give his staff big bonuses and hand out harsh punishments in equal measure. Although not particularly well liked by his team and as yet not very experienced in accountancy, he is regarded as useful by the company directors as someone who will not back away from a difficult task.
Based on the French and Raven model, which are the sources of power that K draws upon in the course of his work.
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E