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MOB Mock Exam Paper 1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a benefit of a multinational corporation to the host country?

a)

Increase in foreign exchange earnings

b)

Better knowledge of consumers' taste

c)

Better access to local natural resources

d)

Lower transportation costs for the finished product

2.

The 'system approach' applies BEST to management because it

a)

emphasizes the humanistic approach

b)

places emphasis on the classical approach

c)

encourages and inspires all the other theories of management

d)

sees management as a continuous flow between functions or departments

3.

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

a)

I and II only

b)

I and lll only

c)

ll and lll only

d)

l, ll and lll

4.

'Trade liberalization can be BEST described as the

a)

removal of trade barriers

b)

free movement of capital

c)

unrestricted movement of goods

d)

independence of trading partners

5.

ln which of the following activities is the tertiary sector of the economy engaged?

a)

Harvesting crops

b)

Providing services

c)

Manufacturing goods

d)

Extracting raw materials

6.

Nationalization is BEST defined as a situation where

a)

a private company takes ownership of a government-owned business

b)

a national corporation merges with a private business

c)

government takes ownership of a private business

d)

ownership of a business is transferred from a sole trader to a limited liability company

7.

The term 'technological obsolescence' refers to technology being

a)

outdated

b)

inefficient

c)

expensive

d)

inappropriate

8.

Growing interdependency and free movement of capital among countries are features of

a)

free trade

b)

integration

c)

liberalization

d)

globalization

9.

Which of the following is LOWEST in the hierarchy of objectives?

a)

Tactical

b)

Strategic

c)

Corporate

d)

Decisional

10.

Which of the following is NOT Iikely to be considered a corporate objective?

a)

Labour relations

b)

Profit maximization

c)

Growth and survival

d)

Corporate responsibility

11.

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)

a franchise

b)

a co-operative

c)

a joint venture

d)

an unlimited company

12.

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?

a)

Legal

b)

Ethical

c)

Political

d)

Financial

13.

Which of the following phrases BEST explains the costs of unemployment to a country?

a)

A highly efficient workforce

b)

An increase in foreign reserves

c)

Increased costs for trade unions

d)

Reduced demand for goods and services

14.

Which of the following statements represents an advantage of a franchise to a franchisee?

a)

Royalties are received from the franchiser.

b)

The initial capital investment is relatively low.

c)

The franchisee exercises total control over the franchise.

d)

Research and development support is provided by the franchiser.

15.

Which of the following is a non-financial reward?

a)

Gain sharing

b)

Job enrichment

c)

Lump-sum bonus

d)

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

16.

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs would an organization be satisfying if it provides its workers with pension plans?

a)

Social

b)

Physiological

c)

Self-esteem

d)

Security

17.

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

a)

management style

b)

clash of personalities

c)

lack of communication

d)

lack of communication

18.

Poor management and personality clashes in organizations often lead to

a)

conflict

b)

conciliation

c)

competition

d)

communication

19.

A project-based firm assigns workers from each department to its various projects. The resulting structure is described as a

a)

circle

b)

matrix

c)

network

d)

hierarchy

20.

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?

a)

Autocratic

b)

Democratic

c)

Laissez faire

d)

Transformational

21.

When employees are allowed to develop and carry out plans with high levels of effort, they are applying Fayol's principle of

a)

initiative

b)

authority

c)

discipline

d)

unity of direction

22.

What is the HIGHEST level in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

a)

Social

b)

Safety

c)

Esteem

d)

Self-actualization

23.

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a hygiene factor based on

Herzberg's two-factor theory?

a)

Pay

b)

Job security

c)

Recognition

d)

Working conditions

24.

What stage of the decision-making process should follow after a course of action is determined?

a)

Implementation

b)

Evaluation

c)

Problem analysis

d)

Formulation of alternatives

25.

In which of the following levels of production would bottling water fall?

a)

Primary

b)

Tertiary

c)

Secondary

d)

Subsistence

26.

A firm practices ethical behaviour when it

a)

recalls a specific batch of products because of flaws in a few

b)

places more emphasis on social responsibilities over profits

c)

delays paying its supplier in order to improve its liquidity position

d)

pays large salaries to its executives during a redundancy exercise

27.

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

a)

I and II only

b)

II and III only

c)

I and III only

d)

I, II and III

28.

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?

a)

Tertiary

b)

Primary

c)

Secondary

d)

Elementary

29.

A multi-national company will MOST likely be located in a country which has

a)

limited services

b)

high employment rates

c)

low taxation rates

d)

limited access to raw materials

30.

Which of the following factors is NOT a challenge of globalization to Caribbean firms?

a)

Wider market access

b)

Increased competition

c)

Removal of protectionist policies

d)

Conformity to international standards

31.

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence group cohesiveness?

a)

Size

b)

Goal

c)

Name

d)

Diversity

32.

Which of the following types of communication is illustrated by the grapevine?

a)

Lateral

b)

Formal

c)

Informal

d)

Diagonal

33.

Which of the following is NOT classified as a current asset?

a)

Stock

b)

Debtor

c)

Bank

d)

Bank overdraft

34.

Caribbean economies can be BEST described as

a)

free market

b)

centrally planned

c)

capitalist

d)

mixed

35.

Which of the following ratios gives a measure of how easily a business could meet its short-term debt or liabilities?

a)

Gearing

b)

Liquidity

c)

Efficiency

d)

Profitability

36.

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?

a)

Bank Loan

b)

Share issue

c)

Debenture

d)

Retained earnings

37.

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?

a)

Franchise

b)

Partnership

c)

Sole Trader

d)

Multinational

38.

One advantage of nationalization to a country

a)

a more efficient public sector

b)

greater profit to the business

c)

better regulation of businesses

d)

greater emphasis on social development

39.

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?

a)

Competition

b)

Personality clash

c)

Difference in objectives

d)

Breakdown in communication

40.

A company which owns or controls production or service facilities outside the country in which it is referred to as

a)

conglomerate

b)

multinational

c)

international

d)

export - oriented

41.

What is the cost of goods sold?

a)

9,000

b)

9,300

c)

10,600

d)

10,700

42.

Which of the following methods of investment appraisal uses profits in its calculation?

a)

Payback period

b)

Net present value

c)

Internal rate of return

d)

Average rate of return

43.

Which of the following sources of finance is LEAST likely to be used as investment in a new product development?

a)

Bank loan

b)

Debentures

c)

Share issues

d)

Bank overdraft

44.

The owner of a company withdrew from the company, goods worth $100 for personal use.


Which TWO accounts are required to post this transaction?

a)

Sales and creditors

b)

Sales and drawings

c)

Purchases and creditors

d)

Purchases and drawings

45.

The balance brought forward for February 2014 is

a)

$1,000

b)

$2,000

c)

$3,000

d)

$4,000