2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
Assessment 3
Started on Tuesday, 11 February 2025,
State Finished
Completed Tuesday, 11 February 2025,
on
Time taken
Grade 29.00 out of 30.00 (96.67%)
Question 1
_____ leaders have the capacity to motivate people to transcend the performance
expected from them
a.
Transactional
b.
Servant
c.
Charismatic
d.
Transformational
Question 2
Starbuck’s story began in 1971 in Seattle. The first Starbucks was opened in Pike
Place Market, offering fresh arabica sourced roasted coffee, tea and spices.
Starbucks, the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, has been
committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee ever since.
They have more than 30 000 stores worldwide, of which a few of these stores are in
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South Africa.
Which one of the following is an example of weakness for Starbucks?
a.
Investors not wanting to invest.
b.
South Africa consumers do not like strong coffee.
c.
South Africa, a country with 57% poverty and harsh inequality.
d.
The Starbucks business model not being suited for the South African market.
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Question 3
In 2019, Taste Holdings restructured their operations to eliminate inefficiencies.
Taste Holding’s six brands (The Fish & Chip Co, Maxi’s, Domino’s Pizza, NWJ,
Arthur Kaplan and World’s Finest Watches) each had their own dedicated executive
team. The respective executive team was responsible for implementing brand
strategy and operational functions such as human resources and marketing, with
little interference or interaction between the six brand divisions. Looking at the
annual report of Taste Holdings, a few highlights are evident concerning the
business, its activities, and its business environment. Taste Holdings’ executive
team, with CEO Dylan Pienaar, made a difficult decision. They announced their exit
out of the food business industry. Taste Holdings reported that its Starbucks stores
are more expensive to set up and run compared to their competitors. Subsequently,
they started the process to sell their food businesses, rebranded as Luxe, and will
only be focussing on their luxury divisions - NWJ, Arthur Kaplan and World’s Finest
Watches. However, in March 2020, just when the Covid-19 pandemic hit South
Africa, Taste Holdings started to liquidate its food division as they could not find a
buyer for Domino’s Pizza.
The restructuring that Taste Holdings implemented in 2019, is an example of _____
interdependence coordination.
a.
progressive
b.
pooled
c.
sequential
d.
reciprocal
Question 4
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, 2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
Starbuck’s story began in 1971 in Seattle. The first Starbucks was opened in Pike
Place Market, offering fresh arabica sourced roasted coffee, tea and spices.
Starbucks, the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, has been
committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee ever since.
When it comes to human capital, Starbucks is compliant with the labour legislation
and health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by government and
legislation. Starbucks stores were frequently audited for food safety, in accordance
with the formal food safety management program. They also have a code of ethics
that specifies the desired conduct, as well as what to do when in predicaments that
can cause ethical issues in the workplace. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs, health and safety policies and procedure would satisfy the desire for _____ in
the workforce.
a.
survive
b.
belong
c.
comfort
d.
important
Question 5
4
Assessment 3
Started on Tuesday, 11 February 2025,
State Finished
Completed Tuesday, 11 February 2025,
on
Time taken
Grade 29.00 out of 30.00 (96.67%)
Question 1
_____ leaders have the capacity to motivate people to transcend the performance
expected from them
a.
Transactional
b.
Servant
c.
Charismatic
d.
Transformational
Question 2
Starbuck’s story began in 1971 in Seattle. The first Starbucks was opened in Pike
Place Market, offering fresh arabica sourced roasted coffee, tea and spices.
Starbucks, the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, has been
committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee ever since.
They have more than 30 000 stores worldwide, of which a few of these stores are in
1
,2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
South Africa.
Which one of the following is an example of weakness for Starbucks?
a.
Investors not wanting to invest.
b.
South Africa consumers do not like strong coffee.
c.
South Africa, a country with 57% poverty and harsh inequality.
d.
The Starbucks business model not being suited for the South African market.
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,2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
Question 3
In 2019, Taste Holdings restructured their operations to eliminate inefficiencies.
Taste Holding’s six brands (The Fish & Chip Co, Maxi’s, Domino’s Pizza, NWJ,
Arthur Kaplan and World’s Finest Watches) each had their own dedicated executive
team. The respective executive team was responsible for implementing brand
strategy and operational functions such as human resources and marketing, with
little interference or interaction between the six brand divisions. Looking at the
annual report of Taste Holdings, a few highlights are evident concerning the
business, its activities, and its business environment. Taste Holdings’ executive
team, with CEO Dylan Pienaar, made a difficult decision. They announced their exit
out of the food business industry. Taste Holdings reported that its Starbucks stores
are more expensive to set up and run compared to their competitors. Subsequently,
they started the process to sell their food businesses, rebranded as Luxe, and will
only be focussing on their luxury divisions - NWJ, Arthur Kaplan and World’s Finest
Watches. However, in March 2020, just when the Covid-19 pandemic hit South
Africa, Taste Holdings started to liquidate its food division as they could not find a
buyer for Domino’s Pizza.
The restructuring that Taste Holdings implemented in 2019, is an example of _____
interdependence coordination.
a.
progressive
b.
pooled
c.
sequential
d.
reciprocal
Question 4
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, 2025 – S1 – MNG2601 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
Starbuck’s story began in 1971 in Seattle. The first Starbucks was opened in Pike
Place Market, offering fresh arabica sourced roasted coffee, tea and spices.
Starbucks, the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, has been
committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee ever since.
When it comes to human capital, Starbucks is compliant with the labour legislation
and health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by government and
legislation. Starbucks stores were frequently audited for food safety, in accordance
with the formal food safety management program. They also have a code of ethics
that specifies the desired conduct, as well as what to do when in predicaments that
can cause ethical issues in the workplace. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs, health and safety policies and procedure would satisfy the desire for _____ in
the workforce.
a.
survive
b.
belong
c.
comfort
d.
important
Question 5
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