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WorksheetsMOB Mock Exam Paper 1
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
Which of the following is a benefit of a multinational corporation to the host country?
Increase in foreign exchange earnings
Better knowledge of consumers' taste
Better access to local natural resources
Lower transportation costs for the finished product
The 'system approach' applies BEST to management because it
emphasizes the humanistic approach
places emphasis on the classical approach
encourages and inspires all the other theories of management
sees management as a continuous flow between functions or departments
A public limited company may decide to 'go private' in order to
l. regain control of the business
ll. eliminate the threat of takeover
lll. raise additional finance to purchase now equipment
I and II only
I and lll only
ll and lll only
l, ll and lll
'Trade liberalization can be BEST described as the
removal of trade barriers
free movement of capital
unrestricted movement of goods
independence of trading partners
ln which of the following activities is the tertiary sector of the economy engaged?
Harvesting crops
Providing services
Manufacturing goods
Extracting raw materials
Nationalization is BEST defined as a situation where
a private company takes ownership of a government-owned business
a national corporation merges with a private business
government takes ownership of a private business
ownership of a business is transferred from a sole trader to a limited liability company
The term 'technological obsolescence' refers to technology being
outdated
inefficient
expensive
inappropriate
Growing interdependency and free movement of capital among countries are features of
free trade
integration
liberalization
globalization
Which of the following is LOWEST in the hierarchy of objectives?
Tactical
Strategic
Corporate
Decisional
Which of the following is NOT Iikely to be considered a corporate objective?
Labour relations
Profit maximization
Growth and survival
Corporate responsibility
Singhs Engineering Company and Ram's Architectural Firm have decided to work together on a government project to construct a bridge. This type of arrangement can be referred to as
a franchise
a co-operative
a joint venture
an unlimited company
President Lewis is concerned that although the business strategy adopted promises to make the company profitable, the business operations could have a negative impact on the community. Which of the following types of issues MOST accurately represents
the president's concerns?
Legal
Ethical
Political
Financial
Which of the following phrases BEST explains the costs of unemployment to a country?
A highly efficient workforce
An increase in foreign reserves
Increased costs for trade unions
Reduced demand for goods and services
Which of the following statements represents an advantage of a franchise to a franchisee?
Royalties are received from the franchiser.
The initial capital investment is relatively low.
The franchisee exercises total control over the franchise.
Research and development support is provided by the franchiser.
Which of the following is a non-financial reward?
Gain sharing
Job enrichment
Lump-sum bonus
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs would an organization be satisfying if it provides its workers with pension plans?
Social
Physiological
Self-esteem
Security
Employees at JC Ltd often complain that their manager does not give them the opportunity to express their views and feelings about decisions made by the
company. Confl ict is likely to result because
of the
management style
clash of personalities
lack of communication
lack of communication
Poor management and personality clashes in organizations often lead to
conflict
conciliation
competition
communication
A project-based firm assigns workers from each department to its various projects. The resulting structure is described as a
circle
matrix
network
hierarchy
Cindy is a new manager in charge of a group
of young, inexperienced employees. Which of the following types of leadership styles would be MOST suitable in a situation where Cindy's team must meet very tight deadlines?
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez faire
Transformational
When employees are allowed to develop and carry out plans with high levels of effort, they are applying Fayol's principle of
initiative
authority
discipline
unity of direction
What is the HIGHEST level in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Social
Safety
Esteem
Self-actualization
Which of the following would NOT be classified as a hygiene factor based on
Herzberg's two-factor theory?
Pay
Job security
Recognition
Working conditions
What stage of the decision-making process should follow after a course of action is determined?
Implementation
Evaluation
Problem analysis
Formulation of alternatives
In which of the following levels of production would bottling water fall?
Primary
Tertiary
Secondary
Subsistence
A firm practices ethical behaviour when it
recalls a specific batch of products because of flaws in a few
places more emphasis on social responsibilities over profits
delays paying its supplier in order to improve its liquidity position
pays large salaries to its executives during a redundancy exercise
The introduction of the CSME has provided numerous opportunities to Caribbean territories including
I. repayment of foreign debt
II. free movement of capital
III. removal of trade barriers
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
I, II and III
A & B Electronics is in the business of providing internet and cellular phone services. In which of the following economic activities is A & B Electronics involved?
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
Elementary
A multi-national company will MOST likely be located in a country which has
limited services
high employment rates
low taxation rates
limited access to raw materials
Which of the following factors is NOT a challenge of globalization to Caribbean firms?
Wider market access
Increased competition
Removal of protectionist policies
Conformity to international standards
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence group cohesiveness?
Size
Goal
Name
Diversity
Which of the following types of communication is illustrated by the grapevine?
Lateral
Formal
Informal
Diagonal
Which of the following is NOT classified as a current asset?
Stock
Debtor
Bank
Bank overdraft
Caribbean economies can be BEST described as
free market
centrally planned
capitalist
mixed
Which of the following ratios gives a measure of how easily a business could meet its short-term debt or liabilities?
Gearing
Liquidity
Efficiency
Profitability
Edward decided to start a sole proprietorship
in automobile repairs. In order to be competitive he will have to invest in the most current technology. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate source of finance for Edward?
Bank Loan
Share issue
Debenture
Retained earnings
John wishes to start a business with branches in different countries. However, he has no advertising experience but needs quick business success. He also needs easily available sources of raw materials.
Which of the following types of business is BEST suited for John?
Franchise
Partnership
Sole Trader
Multinational
One advantage of nationalization to a country
a more efficient public sector
greater profit to the business
better regulation of businesses
greater emphasis on social development
Sandra and Sophia work in the same department. They are in conflict as both are applying for the post of supervisor. Which of the following is the most likely source of this conflict?
Competition
Personality clash
Difference in objectives
Breakdown in communication
A company which owns or controls production or service facilities outside the country in which it is referred to as
conglomerate
multinational
international
export - oriented
What is the cost of goods sold?
9,000
9,300
10,600
10,700
Which of the following methods of investment appraisal uses profits in its calculation?
Payback period
Net present value
Internal rate of return
Average rate of return
Which of the following sources of finance is LEAST likely to be used as investment in a new product development?
Bank loan
Debentures
Share issues
Bank overdraft
The owner of a company withdrew from the company, goods worth $100 for personal use.
Which TWO accounts are required to post this transaction?
Sales and creditors
Sales and drawings
Purchases and creditors
Purchases and drawings
The balance brought forward for February 2014 is
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
