CIMA CIMAPRA19-E02-1 問題集

質問 1：
An organisation facing difficult business conditions as a result of strong competition is aware of the need to improve its performance in bringing new products to market.
The director is aware of conflicting problems the organisation faces in its approach to new product development between the marketing department and the research and development department.
Which term best describes this type of conflict?
A. Constructive
B. Destructive
C. Vertical
D. Horizontal
正解：D

質問 2：
X is a Project Manager who works in a matrix organisational structure with an authoritarian leadership style. Team members are seconded on a part-time basis to teams led by X, who will then contribute to their individual performance appraisals at the end of each year.
X requires all team members to follow exactly what he tells them without question because he has the authority to provide negative feedback in their performance appraisals. According to the French and Raven model, select the type of power that X is using in these circumstances.
A. Referent
B. Reward
C. Coercive
D. Feedback
正解：C

質問 3：
A business manufacturing running trainers is considering exporting to a fast growing Asian market. Using Porter's Five Forces, which of the following statements is most likely to be incorrect?
A. Competitive rivalry is likely to be high
B. New entrants are likely to be low
C. Substitutes are likely to be high
D. Supplier power is likely to be high
正解：D

質問 4：
Which of the following statements relating to negotiation are incorrect?
Select ALL that apply.
A. There are always at least two parties present in any negotiation process.
B. Negotiation takes place when there are no established set rules for resolving the conflict, or the parties prefer to work outside of an established set of rules to reach a solution.
C. The bargaining phase is the last stage of the negotiation process.
D. The preparation phase is the first stage of the negotiation process.
E. The negotiation process isn't always voluntary and a contract of agreement should be signed.
F. Negotiation occurs when parties prefer to search for an agreement rather than openly fight.
正解：C,E

質問 5：
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?
A. The approach does not lend itself readily to the identification of practical recommendations for the effective management of change.
B. 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.
C. The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of the change process.
D. There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.
E. This approach to change is over complex, overwhelmingly confusing and thus unmanageable.
正解：B,C,D

質問 6：
PRINCE2 clearly defines a set of roles for every active participant on a project. What is the role described below?
This is the person ultimately responsible for the business success of the entire project. They must ensure the project gives value for money and balance the demands of business user and supplier.
This person is also the ultimate decision-maker in the project. For this reason they are appointed before the project starts. As the person is directly responsible for the project business case, it is expected that in most instances they are appointed from the customer side of the organisation.
A. Team Manager
B. Executive
C. Senior User
D. Project Manager
正解：B

質問 7：
Hersey and Blanchard developed a theory of situational leadership which suggested that successful leaders should change their leadership style according to the maturity of the subordinates they are leading. This includes an assessment of their professional ability and their readiness to undertake set tasks.
Based on this theory, which leadership style would be best suited to a subordinate showing the highest levels of maturity, readiness, ability and willingness to tackle the work available?
A. Telling
B. Delegating
C. Participating
D. Selling
正解：B

質問 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.
A. The type of data needed will be identified and proxosion made for recording it
B. A search system will need to be implemented in order to search across the vast data landscape
C. The data will need to be illustrated in a clear and digestible format
D. Proxosion needs to be made to retain the vast amounts of information the big data process produces
E. Data must be shared, allowing the relevant people access to the information produced
F. The data will need interpreting, so it can be used to answer questions and help illustrate results
正解：B,C,E,F

質問 9：
U is a retail chain of fashion outlets. It has invested in a new logistics system to control the movement of stock between its warehouses and high street retail outlets.
The project to develop and install the new system was significantly over budget and very late. Now, only three months after the new system has been installed, it is apparent that the project has not delivered its objectives. Many retail managers are complaining that they are not receiving the correct stock to sell. A meeting between the project team and project sponsor ended with everyone blaming each other.
Which of the following statements show how the use of PRINCE2 might have reduced the problems encountered?
Select ALL that apply.
A. A focus on the business case of the project.
B. An emphasis on quality assurance and testing.
C. An emphasis on finishing as soon as possible.
D. An organisation structure setting out clear roles.
E. Little need for PRINCE2 training by participants.
正解：A,B,D