MNG 2601
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
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28 MARCH 2025 TIME 03:00 PM
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, Started on Monday, 20 January 2025, 1:04 PM
State Finished
Completed on Saturday, 22 March 2025, 5:56 PM
Time taken 61 days 4 hours
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world. Read the list below and answer the question that follow:
Correct
1. Microsoft was unable to obtain parts
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1.00 2. Closure of South Africa’s borders
Flag 3. Chinese consumers were buying less
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4. Amazon taking steps to get hands on inventory despite the outbreak
5. Global financial markets are down by 30%
6. Federal Reserve Bank cut interest rates by half a per cent
Which of the variables in the list above could influence the outputs and performance of the Shoprite group?
a. 3; 6
b. 6; 5
c. 3; 5
d. 1; 3
Question 2 Starbucks’ story began in 1971 in Seattle. They have more than 30 000 stores worldwide, of which a few of these stores are in South Africa.
Correct The Starbucks brand is known for investing in their workforce, and this is evident at Starbucks too. In 2019 they have promoted two
Mark 1.00 out of employees to store manager positions and have recruited additional staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes
1.00 programme, developed by Starbucks and Khulisa Social Solutions, is a five-day program to prepare unemployed South Africans for the
workplace and assist them with finding jobs. There is training and development opportunities for all employees.
Flag
question The Changing Lanes programme addresses sustainability development goal number _____ at Starbucks.
a. 5
b. 4
c. 12
d. 7
Question 3 The four functions of a manager are (i) _____; (ii) _____; (iii) _____; and (iv) _____.
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of a. planning; organising; co-ordinating; directing
1.00
b. planning; organising; leading; controlling
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question c. goal-setting; organising; directing; motivating
d. envisioning; determining reporting lines; communicating; reporting
Question 4
A thorough study and testing of different work methods to identify the best, most efficient way to complete a job is known as _____
Correct
management
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00
Flag
question a. scientific
b. bureaucratic
c. administrative
d. total quality
Mintzberg’s three categories of managerial roles are (i) _____; (ii) _____ and (iii) _____.
a. (i) figure head role; (ii) leader role; (iii) liaison role
b. (i) monitor role; (ii) disseminator role; (iii) spokesperson role
c. (i) interpersonal role; (ii) information role; (iii) decision-making role
, d. (i) entrepreneurial role; (ii) problem-solver role; (iii) resource allocator role
Question 5
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00
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question
Question 6 Which one of the following is regarded as an internal stakeholder of an organisation?
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of a. Customers
1.00
b. Government
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question c. Media
d. Investors
Question 7 The first question to answer in an ethical decision-making process is:
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of a. Does it meet the business’ standards?
1.00
b. Is it fair to all stakeholders?
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question c. Can it be disclosed?
d. Is it legal?
Question 8 The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world. Amazon.com, one of the top global online shopping organisations,
Correct took steps to get their hands on inventory as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to spread. Amazon.com sources many products it sells on
Mark 1.00 out of
its e-platform from China, where plants were shuttered and production for all sorts of products slowed. On 4 March 2020, the company
1.00 issued a warning that their Prime service would be slower than normal as more consumers chose to shop online amid virus concerns.
Amazon.com Prime is a paid subscription service offered by the company that gives users access to services that would otherwise be
Flag
question unavailable, or cost extra, to the typical Amazon.com user, for example free two-day delivery. Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos spoke at a
luncheon about the increase in business, stating that “for everyone to be able to continue staying home because of the high risk, our
employees are expected to make deliveries of essential goods, even more so than before the pandemic”.
Jeff Bezos can be seen as _________ management of Amazon and will _________.
a. top; formulate long-term plans
b. middle; make long-term decisions
c. top; monitor environmental influences
d. middle; motivate subordinates
Question 9
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world. Read the list below and answer the question that follow:
Correct
1. Microsoft was unable to obtain parts
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 2. Closure of South Africa’s borders
Flag 3. Chinese consumers were buying less
question
4. Amazon taking steps to get hands on inventory despite the outbreak
5. Global financial markets are down by 30%
6. Federal Reserve Bank cut interest rates by half a per cent
Which of the variables in the above list have to do with a shortage of inputs or resources an organisation might experience?
a. 2; 1; 4
b. 3; 4; 1
c. 4; 1
d. 2; 6
Question 10 In South Africa, the impact of the COVID-19 virus was felt. China is South Africa’s largest supplier of imports and its biggest buyer of
Correct exports. In early March 2020, the Shoprite Group estimated that the impact of the virus on its business could mean a loss of R100 million in
Mark 1.00 out of turnover. CEO Pieter Engelbrecht decided on several responsible strategies, for example orders that would normally go to Chinese
1.00 companies were replaced by orders to other countries like India, Bangladesh, Romania, Ukraine and Poland.
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
28 MARCH 2025 TIME 03:00 PM
Use this document as a guide to learn, compare and reference
,EXPECTVIEW TUTORS EXPECTVIEW TUTORS EXPECTVIEW TUTORS
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, Started on Monday, 20 January 2025, 1:04 PM
State Finished
Completed on Saturday, 22 March 2025, 5:56 PM
Time taken 61 days 4 hours
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world. Read the list below and answer the question that follow:
Correct
1. Microsoft was unable to obtain parts
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 2. Closure of South Africa’s borders
Flag 3. Chinese consumers were buying less
question
4. Amazon taking steps to get hands on inventory despite the outbreak
5. Global financial markets are down by 30%
6. Federal Reserve Bank cut interest rates by half a per cent
Which of the variables in the list above could influence the outputs and performance of the Shoprite group?
a. 3; 6
b. 6; 5
c. 3; 5
d. 1; 3
Question 2 Starbucks’ story began in 1971 in Seattle. They have more than 30 000 stores worldwide, of which a few of these stores are in South Africa.
Correct The Starbucks brand is known for investing in their workforce, and this is evident at Starbucks too. In 2019 they have promoted two
Mark 1.00 out of employees to store manager positions and have recruited additional staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes
1.00 programme, developed by Starbucks and Khulisa Social Solutions, is a five-day program to prepare unemployed South Africans for the
workplace and assist them with finding jobs. There is training and development opportunities for all employees.
Flag
question The Changing Lanes programme addresses sustainability development goal number _____ at Starbucks.
a. 5
b. 4
c. 12
d. 7
Question 3 The four functions of a manager are (i) _____; (ii) _____; (iii) _____; and (iv) _____.
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of a. planning; organising; co-ordinating; directing
1.00
b. planning; organising; leading; controlling
Flag
question c. goal-setting; organising; directing; motivating
d. envisioning; determining reporting lines; communicating; reporting
Question 4
A thorough study and testing of different work methods to identify the best, most efficient way to complete a job is known as _____
Correct
management
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00
Flag
question a. scientific
b. bureaucratic
c. administrative
d. total quality
Mintzberg’s three categories of managerial roles are (i) _____; (ii) _____ and (iii) _____.
a. (i) figure head role; (ii) leader role; (iii) liaison role
b. (i) monitor role; (ii) disseminator role; (iii) spokesperson role
c. (i) interpersonal role; (ii) information role; (iii) decision-making role
, d. (i) entrepreneurial role; (ii) problem-solver role; (iii) resource allocator role
Question 5
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00
Flag
question
Question 6 Which one of the following is regarded as an internal stakeholder of an organisation?
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of a. Customers
1.00
b. Government
Flag
question c. Media
d. Investors
Question 7 The first question to answer in an ethical decision-making process is:
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of a. Does it meet the business’ standards?
1.00
b. Is it fair to all stakeholders?
Flag
question c. Can it be disclosed?
d. Is it legal?
Question 8 The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world. Amazon.com, one of the top global online shopping organisations,
Correct took steps to get their hands on inventory as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to spread. Amazon.com sources many products it sells on
Mark 1.00 out of
its e-platform from China, where plants were shuttered and production for all sorts of products slowed. On 4 March 2020, the company
1.00 issued a warning that their Prime service would be slower than normal as more consumers chose to shop online amid virus concerns.
Amazon.com Prime is a paid subscription service offered by the company that gives users access to services that would otherwise be
Flag
question unavailable, or cost extra, to the typical Amazon.com user, for example free two-day delivery. Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos spoke at a
luncheon about the increase in business, stating that “for everyone to be able to continue staying home because of the high risk, our
employees are expected to make deliveries of essential goods, even more so than before the pandemic”.
Jeff Bezos can be seen as _________ management of Amazon and will _________.
a. top; formulate long-term plans
b. middle; make long-term decisions
c. top; monitor environmental influences
d. middle; motivate subordinates
Question 9
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak were felt throughout the world. Read the list below and answer the question that follow:
Correct
1. Microsoft was unable to obtain parts
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 2. Closure of South Africa’s borders
Flag 3. Chinese consumers were buying less
question
4. Amazon taking steps to get hands on inventory despite the outbreak
5. Global financial markets are down by 30%
6. Federal Reserve Bank cut interest rates by half a per cent
Which of the variables in the above list have to do with a shortage of inputs or resources an organisation might experience?
a. 2; 1; 4
b. 3; 4; 1
c. 4; 1
d. 2; 6
Question 10 In South Africa, the impact of the COVID-19 virus was felt. China is South Africa’s largest supplier of imports and its biggest buyer of
Correct exports. In early March 2020, the Shoprite Group estimated that the impact of the virus on its business could mean a loss of R100 million in
Mark 1.00 out of turnover. CEO Pieter Engelbrecht decided on several responsible strategies, for example orders that would normally go to Chinese
1.00 companies were replaced by orders to other countries like India, Bangladesh, Romania, Ukraine and Poland.
