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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?

  1. Delegating
  2. Telling
  3. Selling
  4. Participating

Answer(s): A



Several researchers have identified strong connections between corporate culture and resistance to organisational change.

Which TWO of the following are likely to be most resistant to organisational change:

  1. H is a partnership of professionals with similar training, background and expertise. Power lies in senior individuals who generally believe themselves to be more important than the business. Co-operative and consistent behaviour is unusual.
  2. E is a small entrepreneurial firm controlled by an owner-manager. There are few rules and little bureaucracy. The firm can react quickly and decision making by the owner will be swift.
  3. F is a large bureaucratic organisation, structured by function. Staff working in F tend to be preoccupied with fulfilling their narrow job duties, with an emphasis on consistent, day- to-day routines.
  4. G is a project-based organisation where flexible teams are formed to solve particular problems. G is characterised by teamwork, flexibility and a strong commitment to making
    things happen.

Answer(s): A,C



The scientific management theory of management suffers from a number of problems.
Which THREE of the following apply?

  1. Because under scientific management employees are trained to do just one part of a job they can become bored, motivation declines and labour turnover increases.
  2. Managers may find that as the organisation grows in size there are increasing demands on their time and that it is therefore necessary to employ others to undertake supervision of day to day tasks.
  3. The approach assumes that people are only motivated by money but the evidence is that people are motivated by other things such as job satisfaction and a sense of achievement.
  4. This appoach depends on employees strong identification with management goals but this can sometimes be difficult to achieve.
  5. The approach leads to quality problems because the use of monetary incentives can lead employees to rush their work and be less careful in the completion of their tasks.

Answer(s): A,C,E



The ability to negotiate is an important management skill.
Which approach to negotiation is less likely to result in future further conflict?

  1. Lose - Win
  2. Win - Lose
  3. Lose - Lose
  4. Win - Win

Answer(s): D



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Stephen commented on September 07, 2023
Good Questions indeed , they eased my mind as I prepared for the exam and I managed to smash the CIMA E2 at first attempt !!!
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