2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Assessment 1
Started on Tuesday, 28 January 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 28 January 2025,
Time taken
Grade 17.00 out of 20.00 (85%)
Question 1
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.
Which one of the following options would be an example of internal stakeholders at
Starbucks?
a.
Shoprite Checkers with whom Starbucks’ has an agreement
b.
All men and woman, on the same job category, receive equal pay
c.
CEO Adrian Maizey
d.
South African coffee consumers
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.
Which one of the following options would be an example of external stakeholders at
Starbucks?
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a.
Investors not wanting to invest
b.
All men and woman, on the same job category, receive equal pay
c.
CEO Adrian Maizey
d.
South African coffee consumers
Question 3
To view employees merely in terms of their efficiency may result in abusive
management and the abuse of power by managers.
Select one:
True
False
Question 4
Which one of the following researchers was best known for his/her contribution to the
bureaucratic approach to management?
a.
Frank Gilbreth
b.
FW Taylor
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c.
Lillian Gilbreth
d.
Max Weber
Question 5
The Starbucks brand is known for investing in their workforce. In 2019 they have
promoted two employees to store manager positions and have recruited additional
staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes 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, and they
have job specific remuneration. Job specific remuneration ensures that all men and
woman on the same job category receive equal pay.
The Changing Lanes programme is an example of the scientific management
principles of _____.
a.
Fredrick Taylor
b.
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
c.
Henri Fayol
d.
Mary Parker Follet X
Feedback
3
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Your answer is incorrect. Please read the content in section 1.1.1 again and
reconsider your answer. If you still do not understand why your answer is incorrect
you are encouraged to speak to your peers through the appropriate Discussion
Forum topic.
Question 6
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. The Starbucks brand is
known for investing in their workforce, and this is evident at Starbucks too. In 2019
they have promoted two employees to store manager positions and have recruited
additional staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes
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,
and they have job specific remuneration. Job specific remuneration ensures that all
men and woman on the same job category receive equal pay.
Job specific remuneration addresses sustainability development goal number _____
at Starbucks.
a.
5
b.
15
c.
12
d.
7 X
4
Assessment 1
Started on Tuesday, 28 January 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 28 January 2025,
Time taken
Grade 17.00 out of 20.00 (85%)
Question 1
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.
Which one of the following options would be an example of internal stakeholders at
Starbucks?
a.
Shoprite Checkers with whom Starbucks’ has an agreement
b.
All men and woman, on the same job category, receive equal pay
c.
CEO Adrian Maizey
d.
South African coffee consumers
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.
Which one of the following options would be an example of external stakeholders at
Starbucks?
1
,2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
a.
Investors not wanting to invest
b.
All men and woman, on the same job category, receive equal pay
c.
CEO Adrian Maizey
d.
South African coffee consumers
Question 3
To view employees merely in terms of their efficiency may result in abusive
management and the abuse of power by managers.
Select one:
True
False
Question 4
Which one of the following researchers was best known for his/her contribution to the
bureaucratic approach to management?
a.
Frank Gilbreth
b.
FW Taylor
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c.
Lillian Gilbreth
d.
Max Weber
Question 5
The Starbucks brand is known for investing in their workforce. In 2019 they have
promoted two employees to store manager positions and have recruited additional
staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes 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, and they
have job specific remuneration. Job specific remuneration ensures that all men and
woman on the same job category receive equal pay.
The Changing Lanes programme is an example of the scientific management
principles of _____.
a.
Fredrick Taylor
b.
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
c.
Henri Fayol
d.
Mary Parker Follet X
Feedback
3
, 2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Your answer is incorrect. Please read the content in section 1.1.1 again and
reconsider your answer. If you still do not understand why your answer is incorrect
you are encouraged to speak to your peers through the appropriate Discussion
Forum topic.
Question 6
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. The Starbucks brand is
known for investing in their workforce, and this is evident at Starbucks too. In 2019
they have promoted two employees to store manager positions and have recruited
additional staff from the changing lanes programme. The Changing lanes
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,
and they have job specific remuneration. Job specific remuneration ensures that all
men and woman on the same job category receive equal pay.
Job specific remuneration addresses sustainability development goal number _____
at Starbucks.
a.
5
b.
15
c.
12
d.
7 X
4
