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The marketing department at PVR Consultants includes sub-departments, such as sales and advertising, which all report to the marketing manager. Phineas Makaba is the marketing manager and he has authority over Thabiso Maseko, the sales manager, and John V

Phineas Makaba, as the marketing manager with authority over the sales manager and advertising manager, has: **c. line authority** Line authority refers to the direct authority that a manager has over their subordinates, enabling them to make decisions and issue directives. In this case, Phineas has direct control over Thabiso and John as they report to him.

Organising means that management ___________________. a. must allocate and coordinate resources to implement set plans and to accomplish predetermined goals b. is guaranteed that the goals of the business organisation will be accomplished

The correct answer is: **a. must allocate and coordinate resources to implement set plans and to accomplish predetermined goals.** This option accurately reflects the essence of organizing within management, which involves arranging resources and tasks to achieve specific objectives.

______________ is a management process whereby organisational goals are formulated. This process entails a systematic and clear description of the direction that a business must take to accomplish its organisational goals. a. Leading b. Contr

c. Planning

Planning helps top management to see the organisation as a total system in which the goals of all the different parts of the organisation are reconcilable with one another and with the organisation’s primary goal. To which benefit of planning does this st

The statement refers to the benefit of planning that is best described as: **b. Planning ensures cohesion.** This is because it emphasizes the alignment of goals across different parts of the organization with the organization's primary goal, thereby ensuring that all elements work together harmoniously.

Phineas Magoro, the sales manager at Pickitup Wholesalers, plans to increase the expenditure on advertising by 15% over the next two years. Nevertheless, the marketing manager at the company is planning to cut the marketing department’s budget starting fr

Phineas’ goal does not meet the requirements of a SMART goal, as it is not **c. strategic**. While the goal may be specific, measurable, and time-bound (increase expenditure by 15% over two years), it conflicts with the marketing manager's plan to cut the budget, indicating that it may not be aligned strategically with the overall company objectives.

Which one of the following statements about planning is NOT correct? a. It creates flexibility. b. It is not a static process but a dynamic one. c. It is the foundation on which the other management tasks rest. d. It restrains crea

The statement that is NOT correct about planning is: **d. It restrains creativity and innovation.** Planning can actually foster creativity and innovation by providing a framework within which new ideas can be generated and evaluated. While it may impose some constraints, effective planning often encourages creative solutions to achieve strategic objectives.

You are working for Shoprite as a teller and get promoted to a line management position where you are responsible for guiding your subordinates and keeping close control over their activities. You are therefore part of ________ management. a. top

You would be part of **b. middle** management. Middle management typically involves overseeing the activities of lower-level employees and ensuring that organizational policies and procedures are followed.

Mahlori Maluleke is the Human Resource (HR) manager at Mpumalanga Resorts and is responsible for setting the functional objectives for the HR department. As the head of a functional area within Mpumalanga Resorts, Mahlori forms part of the_____________ ma

Mahlori Maluleke, as the Human Resource manager responsible for setting functional objectives, would be part of the **b. middle** management team.

Which one of the following relates to the interpersonal role of a manager? a. entrepreneur b. leader c. spokesman d. negotiator

The option that relates to the interpersonal role of a manager is: **b. leader** In management, interpersonal roles primarily involve interactions with team members and other stakeholders, and a leader is responsible for motivating, guiding, and influencing their team.

Высадка на Луну Под воздействием каких факторов СССР/США удалось стать первым

Высадка на Луну, осуществленная США в рамках миссии Apollo 11 в 1969 году, была результатом совокупности нескольких факторов, которые сложились в это время. Вот основные из них: 1. **Холодная война и гонка вооружений**: Конкуренция между СССР и США за

Высадка на Луну США (дата, ключевые имена, значимые обстоятельства)

Первый успешный высадка человека на Луну состоялась в рамках миссии NASA «Апполон-11». Основные детали: - **Дата**: 20 июля 1969 года. - **Ключевые имена**: Нил Армстронг (командир), Базз Олдрин (пилот лунного модуля), Майкл Коллинз (пилот командного модуля). -

James is working for Sibanye Goldmine as an executive tasked with ensuring that Sibanye becomes a responsible business. He presents the benefits of incorporating good corporate social responsibility practices to the board of directors. Which one of the fo

The option that will NOT contribute to the organization's financial bottom line is: **d. Investing in high-energy consumption equipment.** Investing in high-energy consumption equipment would likely increase operational costs, thereby having a negative impact on the organization's financial bottom line. In contrast, the other options listed (energy-saving technology, positive company reputation, and fuel-saving technologies) would contribute

Which one of the following is NOT included in the KING IV Report on good corporate governance practices? a. Corporate citizenship. b. Traditional bottom line. c. Sustainability reporting. d. Social responsibility.

The correct answer is **b. Traditional bottom line.** The KING IV Report emphasizes broader governance issues, including corporate citizenship, sustainability reporting, and social responsibility, but it does not focus on the traditional bottom line in a narrow financial sense, instead advocating for a more integrated approach to value creation.

When Ackermans makes their financial matters, and social and environmental issues part of their financial reporting available to the public, this refers to_______ reporting. a. financial b. sustainability c. shareholder d. corpor

The correct answer is: b. sustainability Sustainability reporting includes financial matters as well as social and environmental issues.

Which one of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of the business environment? a. Changes in one variable will usually cause changes in another variable. b. There is evidence of an increase in instability. c. There is suffic

The statement that is NOT a characteristic of the business environment is: **c. There is sufficient and reliable information to predict the future.** This statement is inaccurate because one of the characteristics of the business environment is its unpredictability and the lack of reliable information to make accurate predictions about the future. The business environment is typically influenced by many variables that can change rapidly,

___________________ is NOT a component of the task environment. a. suppliers b. producers c. consumers d. competitors

b. producers

The idea of Bathu shoes came to Theo Baloyi in 2015 when he realised that Africa lacked a sneaker brand that authentically represents the African narrative. Source: Bizcommunity Which of the following advantages of a small business can be associated wi

The reason provided by Theo for starting Bathu shoes - that Africa lacked a sneaker brand authentically representing the African narrative - aligns most closely with: **a. passion** This is because his motivation stems from a personal passion for creating a brand that resonates with African identity and representation. While the other options might apply in broader contexts, the essence of his motivation is rooted in a passionate commitment to

Themba started his business by selling vegetables. Later, he noticed there was more demand for vegetables and other goods and services in his community. Three years ago, he took out a bank loan and used it to open a supermarket in Vosloorus. Since then, h

Based on the information provided about Themba's journey and actions as an entrepreneur, we can evaluate the entrepreneurial traits he possesses: a. **Product or service knowledge** - Given that Themba started with selling vegetables and expanded into a supermarket and petrol stations, he likely has knowledge about the products he sells. b. **Self-starter** - Themba took the initiative to start a business, recognize demand in his community, and