CIMA E2 Managing Performance CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Questions in PDF

Many companies use Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to manage projects.

Which TWO of the options below could be identified from a CPA diagram?

F Company is an international fast food company and is committed to the rational model for strategy.

A senior team has carried out a comprehensive study of the environment in which it currently operates, its resources, distinctive competences and a corporate appraisal. The mission and objectives have been set in accord with stakeholder directives, which are based on twin objectives to grow profits by 5% year on year and become one of the top 100 global brands.

The team has generated a short-list of different strategic initiatives which it believes may deliver the primary objectives required by the stakeholders. Each initiative has been examined separately on its merits in terms of feasibility, suitablity and acceptablity. As many factors as possible have been taken into account such as market analysis, economic growth and competitors.

In terms of the rational model, select the actions that the company has now carried out:

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?

Conflict has heightened between the departments of a textile manufacturer, following a recent decision by the manager of the cloth inspection department to a tightening up of the inspection standards. She insists that the quality of output has to improve if the organisation is to remain competitive.

This has resulted in some staff being idle more frequently and the sight of this idle time has frustrated the management and other employees in the weaving department, due to the direct link between time and bonus payments.

Using the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument, which of the following would be the most appropriate method of resolving the conflict in this situation?

John is a young management accountant who, after completing his examinations recently, was put in charge of a small established accounts department.

At his first progress review with his superior, he was very confident and enthusiastic about numerous initiatives. John expressed disappointment that his staff were so reactionary and uncooperative.

It would seem most of the staff reporting to John are dissatisfied about his leadership. The younger ones are frightened of him and they say he his always in a hurry. The older ones who have worked in the department for years are worried about John's risky decisions. Others resent him and are frustrated that John never listens to their ideas.

Which behaviour should John adopt to improve motivation in the department?