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Questions # 41:

Capturing and utilising big data is now a key element of many organisations' value adding process. Which of the following best describes the attribute of big data velocity*?

Options:

A.

The capability to process internal and external data

B.

The capability to validate data to tolerable levels

C.

The capacity to process large quantities of data

D.

The capability to swiftly capture and process data in real time

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Questions # 42:

Which of the following is an example of a computerised system that is used to plan production requirements of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods?

Options:

A.

Material requirement planning (MRP)

B.

Total quality management (TQM)

C.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)

D.

Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II)

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Questions # 43:

The Sales Manager has called his usual monthly meeting with his sales team and presented the monthly sales budget broken down into weekly targets for each member of the team. What type of planning is this?

Options:

A.

Tactical

B.

Strategic

C.

Operational

D.

Intermittent

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Questions # 44:

Mita has set up a number of food shops and spends a lot of her time finding suitable staff Her key strength is going to farmers' wholesale markets and selecting her suppliers She also carries out all the accounting functions and maintains the shops by acting as her own caretaker, carrying out repairs and maintenance at the weekends

Which aspect of the work would Mita be LEAST LIKELY to outsource?

Options:

A.

Sourcing the suppliers

B.

Human resources

C.

Repairs and maintenance

D.

Accounting

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Questions # 45:

A company sells double glazed windows. It has traditionally adopted a sales orientation and used aggressive direct selling techniques. As part of a new initiative, it is exploring its options to update its business philosophy.

 

Which of the following would be the most effective orientation for this business?

Options:

A.

Production orientation

B.

Product orientation

C.

Marketing orientation

D.

Selling orientation

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Questions # 46:

Which one of the following is NOT part of the role of Human Resource Management?

Options:

A.

Being concerned with operational and strategic people issues.

B.

Regarding the line manager's role as transactional with an emphasis on negotiation.

C.

Recognising employees are motivated by consent and involvement.

D.

Viewing employees as assets of the organisation.

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Questions # 47:

Company T has eight main products that it markets and sells. One particular product requires a low amount of ongoing investment, has low growth prospects but currently maintains a high market share.

 According to the Boston Consulting Group Matrix, which category is this product in?

Options:

A.

Cash cow

B.

Star

C.

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D.

Dog

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Questions # 48:

According to Ansoff, which of the following marketing strategies should be adopted when introducing an existing product to a new market?

Options:

A.

Market penetration

B.

Product development

C.

Diversification

D.

Market development

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Questions # 49:

Which THREE of the following refer to information sourced externally?

Options:

A.

Inflation rate

B.

Volume of pales

C.

Production capacity

D.

Taxation policy

E.

Tax deducted

F.

Share price

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Questions # 50:

XY Company manufactures in a highly competitive environment and achieves competitive advantage by regularly monitoring all the activities in its value chain. Which of the following would be affected by problems in the outbound logistics function?

Options:

A.

Distributing finished goods

B.

Storing raw material

C.

Increasing customer awareness

D.

Dealing with customer enquiries

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