MNB1501
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 102872
Due Date: 22 April 2026
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, MNB1501-26-S1 Welcome to MNB1501! Assessment 2
QUIZ
Started on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 10:22 AM
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 11:24 AM
Time taken 1 hour 1 min
Marks 30.00/30.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following statements about the middle management level is correct?
a. Middle management is mainly concerned with long-term planning, providing leadership and controlling the
business.
b. Middle management is also referred to as supervisory management.
c. The duties of middle managers mainly involve the daily activities and tasks of a particular section.
d. Middle managers design and carry out tactical plans.
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is that middle managers design and carry out tactical plans. Refer to section 6.4.
The correct answer is:
Middle managers design and carry out tactical plans.
,Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Mr Yusuf Affi is the new Executive Dean of Management Studies College. He has realised that, unlike his previous workplace
in a manufacturing environment where employees were micromanaged, lecturers at the college prefer to be given a space to
do their work with minimal interference from management. Should Yusuf attempt to adapt his management style in a given
situation to reach the objectives of the College, he would be applying _____________________________.
a. diversity management
b. the scientific school of management
c. the quantitative school of management
d. the contingency approach to management
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is the contingency approach to management. According to this approach, managers must adapt their
management style to the particular characteristics of individual employees. Refer to section 6.8.
The correct answer is:
the contingency approach to management
Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
You are working for Cleveland Wholesalers as the spokesperson for the company and your main responsibility is to address
the media during big corporate events. As a spokesperson, you play a/an ___________ role within the business.
a. entrepreneurial
b. informational
c. decision-making
d. interpersonal
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is informational role. The spokesperson’s sub-role falls under the information role. Refer to table 6.1.
The correct answer is:
informational
, Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Victor Lashoff is the CEO of Tshwane Business Hub and is mainly responsible for formulating long-term strategic goals and
strategic plans. Victor forms part of ___________________ management.
a. top
b. lower
c. tactical
d. middle
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is top. Top management refers to a small group of people who lead the organisation (for example, CEO,
president, chairman, board members and vice president). The main responsibility of top management is to develop strategic
plans and long-term goals for the organisation by focusing on issues, such as the industries, to compete in, the way market
share will be improved, and actions to be implemented to invest. Refer to section 6.4.
The correct answer is:
top
Question 5
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
When Vusi Thembekwayo, the CEO of a boutique investment and advisory firm in Africa, evaluates business proposals from
aspiring entrepreneurs, he is fulfilling a/an _________________ role.
a. interpersonal
b. decision-making
c. managerial
d. information
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is decision-making. The sub-role of an entrepreneur falls under the role of decision-making. As an
entrepreneur, Vusi searches for new opportunities and drives change in the organisation. Refer to table 6.1.
The correct answer is:
decision-making
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 102872
Due Date: 22 April 2026
Terms of use
+27 81 278 3372 By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, MNB1501-26-S1 Welcome to MNB1501! Assessment 2
QUIZ
Started on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 10:22 AM
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 11:24 AM
Time taken 1 hour 1 min
Marks 30.00/30.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Which one of the following statements about the middle management level is correct?
a. Middle management is mainly concerned with long-term planning, providing leadership and controlling the
business.
b. Middle management is also referred to as supervisory management.
c. The duties of middle managers mainly involve the daily activities and tasks of a particular section.
d. Middle managers design and carry out tactical plans.
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is that middle managers design and carry out tactical plans. Refer to section 6.4.
The correct answer is:
Middle managers design and carry out tactical plans.
,Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Mr Yusuf Affi is the new Executive Dean of Management Studies College. He has realised that, unlike his previous workplace
in a manufacturing environment where employees were micromanaged, lecturers at the college prefer to be given a space to
do their work with minimal interference from management. Should Yusuf attempt to adapt his management style in a given
situation to reach the objectives of the College, he would be applying _____________________________.
a. diversity management
b. the scientific school of management
c. the quantitative school of management
d. the contingency approach to management
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is the contingency approach to management. According to this approach, managers must adapt their
management style to the particular characteristics of individual employees. Refer to section 6.8.
The correct answer is:
the contingency approach to management
Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
You are working for Cleveland Wholesalers as the spokesperson for the company and your main responsibility is to address
the media during big corporate events. As a spokesperson, you play a/an ___________ role within the business.
a. entrepreneurial
b. informational
c. decision-making
d. interpersonal
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is informational role. The spokesperson’s sub-role falls under the information role. Refer to table 6.1.
The correct answer is:
informational
, Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Victor Lashoff is the CEO of Tshwane Business Hub and is mainly responsible for formulating long-term strategic goals and
strategic plans. Victor forms part of ___________________ management.
a. top
b. lower
c. tactical
d. middle
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is top. Top management refers to a small group of people who lead the organisation (for example, CEO,
president, chairman, board members and vice president). The main responsibility of top management is to develop strategic
plans and long-term goals for the organisation by focusing on issues, such as the industries, to compete in, the way market
share will be improved, and actions to be implemented to invest. Refer to section 6.4.
The correct answer is:
top
Question 5
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
When Vusi Thembekwayo, the CEO of a boutique investment and advisory firm in Africa, evaluates business proposals from
aspiring entrepreneurs, he is fulfilling a/an _________________ role.
a. interpersonal
b. decision-making
c. managerial
d. information
Your answer is correct.
The correct answer is decision-making. The sub-role of an entrepreneur falls under the role of decision-making. As an
entrepreneur, Vusi searches for new opportunities and drives change in the organisation. Refer to table 6.1.
The correct answer is:
decision-making
