(b) Explain what is meant by McGregor’s(i) Theory X; (5 marks)
(b) Explain what is meant by McGregor’s
(i) Theory X; (5 marks)
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Which of the following statements is in agreement with McGregor's concepts concerning Theory X and Theory Y managers?A . Theory X managers view subordinates as being lazy, irresponsible, and resistant to changeB . Theory Y managers view subordinates as being imaginative, creative, and willing to accept responsibilityC . Theory X managers tend to be autocratic whereas Theory Y managers are more likely to delegate responsibilityD . A and B.E . All of the above
141 Which of the following statements is in agreement with McGregor's concepts concerning Theory X and Theory Y managers?A. Theory X managers view subordinates as being lazy, irresponsible, and resistant to changeB. Theory Y managers view subordinates as being imaginative, creative, and willing to accept responsibilityC. Theory X managers tend to be autocratic whereas Theory Y managers are more likely to delegate responsibilityD. A and B.E. All of the above
2 An important part of management is understanding the style. of leadership.Required:(a) Explain what Blake and Mouton’s Managerial Grid measures. (5 marks)
3 The ‘person specification’ is derived from the job description.Required:(a) Explain what is meant by the terms:(i) ‘person specification’; (4 marks)
5 An organisation’s goals can only be achieved through the efforts of motivated individuals.Required:Explain what is meant by the following terms:(a) Hygiene factors. (8 marks)
6 The accountant communicates information to others in reports and statements. Understanding the nature andimportance of communication is therefore an important part of the accountant’s role.Required:(a) Explain the importance of good communication. (5 marks)
(b) Explain in the context of Flavours Fine Foods, what is meant by:(i) responsibility; (4 marks)
(c) To correct the problems at Flavours Fine Foods, explain to Alan Jones:(i) the need for delegation; (3 marks)
2 The activities of an organisation have to be managed and co-ordinated to ensure that its objectives are met. The organisation’s structure is designed to support this.Required:(a) What is meant by the term ‘organisational structure,’ often shown as an organisation chart? (5 marks)
(b) Explain the advantages and the disadvantages of:(i) the face to face interview between two people; (6 marks)
4 All organisations require trained employees. However, training can take many forms, some of which are internal to the organisation.Required:Explain what is meant by the terms:(a) Computer based training. (3 marks)
5 Your manager has heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory and how it has some relevance to motivational techniques.Required:(a) Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. (10 marks)
(d) Explain to the management of Bailey’s why consideration should be given to resolving the problems through:(i) job rotation; (5 marks)
5 All managers need to understand the importance of motivation in the workplace.Required:(a) Explain the ‘content theory’ of motivation. (5 marks)
Churchill Ice Cream has to date made two unsuccessful attempts to become an international company.(d) What reasons would you suggest to explain this failure of Churchill Ice Cream to become an internationalcompany? (5 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of Stephanie’s comment: ‘I would like to get risk awareness embedded in the cultureat the Southland factory.’ (5 marks)
(c) Explain what ‘fiduciary responsibility’ means and construct the case for broadening the football club board’sfiduciary responsibility in this case. (7 marks)
(c) Define ‘market risk’ for Mr Allejandra and explain why Gluck and Goodman’s market risk exposure isincreased by failing to have an effective audit committee. (5 marks)
(b) (i) Explain how the use of Ansoff’s product-market matrix might assist the management of Vision plc toreduce the profit-gap that is forecast to exist at 30 November 2009. (3 marks)
(c) (i) Explain the inheritance tax (IHT) implications and benefits of Alvaro Pelorus varying the terms of hisfather’s will such that part of Ray Pelorus’s estate is left to Vito and Sophie. State the date by which adeed of variation would need to be made in order for it to be valid; (3 marks)
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(b) (i) Explain the matters you should consider to determine whether capitalised development costs areappropriately recognised; and (5 marks)