QUESTION: 93

Which of the following statements concerning the use of balanced scorecards to measure divisional performance is correct?

Dysfunctional behaviour is more difficult than under traditional reporting because a wide range of factors will be measured and reported.
Dysfunctional behaviour is impossible because divisional managers are evaluated on so many different decisions.
Contradictory and inconsistent targets prevent balanced scorecards being a useful tool for performance evaluation.
The input for balanced scorecard reports comes from many sources so it is not possible to misrepresent performance.

Answer(s): A

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B uses a balanced scorecard to monitor the performance of its divisions. Classify each of the following decisions taken by a division's management team as either commercially sound or dysfunctional.

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Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 95

University B has several departments. Each department at times obtains funding from different sources such as government grants and industry sponsorships. The central management of the university has decided to develop a module within its current Information System to track these funds centrally.

The central management of the University has decided to utilise in-house expertise in order to build this module.
Which THREE of the following represent advantages of developing this module and doing so using in- house expertise?

Time will be saved because there will be no need to explain the basic structure and operations of the University to an outside contractor.
In-house experts will be more easily able to integrate the module into the existing system.
There is a better chance that in-house experts will spot long-standing inefficiencies or anomalies in the existing system.
The system may limit the freedom of heads of department to act with autonomy.
The system will make it easier for central management in the University to access the performance of individuals, departments and groups.

Answer(s): A,B,E

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QUESTION: 96

R is a manufacturer of biscuits. The market for biscuits is extremely competitive with many companies competing for contracts with large supermarkets. The intensity of the competition means that prices are kept low; and the buyers can demand higher levels of quality, and greater flexibility in supply arrangements.
Which of the following represent ways that the use of an Information System could help R to win and retain supermarket contracts in such a competitive market?

It could facilitate product ordering and selection by the use of Electronic Data Interchange.
If R's system is integrated with that of a particular supermarket, then this will make it more expensive for the supermarket to change to a different supplier.
It would mean that R's products would be more prominently displayed on the supermarket shelves.
It could be used to facilitate more timely and accurate delivery which would minimising waste.
If R's system is integrated to that of a particular supermarket then other supplier's systems cannot also be integrated to that supermarket system.

Answer(s): A,B,D

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