MNB1501 – ASSESSMENT 4 – Q&A – S1 - 2023
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Shuttle drivers of Mzwanele Travellers cannot be scheduled for more than 45 hours in a
seven-day week and no more than 150 hours in a 28-day cycle, and they must have a 36-
hour break every seven days and 20 days off in an 84-day cycle. This is an example of a
__________, which is a __________ plan.
Select one:
a.
project; standing
b.
rule; single-use
c.
policy; standing
d.
programme; single-use
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The correct answer is: policy; standing
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The Stellenbosch Group has invested more than R100 million over the last five years to
expand, refurbish and maintain their retail stores. This is an example of
______________________________.
Select one:
1
,a.
vertical integration
b.
concentration growth
c.
diversification
d.
horizontal integration
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The correct answer is: concentration growth
Question 3
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By maintaining product relevance to the customer experience through constantly
improving its products and services, Capitec is adopting a corporate growth strategy
known as ______________.
Select one:
a.
integration
b.
concentration growth
c.
innovation
d.
diversification
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The correct answer is: innovation
Question 4
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African Destination Hotels has invested heavily in projects in Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya and
Mozambique and continues to look for opportunities to add to their businesses in other
regions to expand their market offering. This is an example of a __________________
corporate growth strategy.
Select one:
a.
market development
b.
diversification
c.
turnaround
d.
product development
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The correct answer is: market development
Question 5
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Around May 2020, it was reported that Cell C was set for a takeover by MTN, with the
Competition Commission working on terms that could rescue the company and save
jobs. The strategy adopted by MTN to take over Cell C is known as _____________________.
Select one:
a.
horizontal integration
b.
vertical integration
3
, c.
market development
d.
concentration growth
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The correct answer is: horizontal integration
Question 6
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in HBF Hotels having a big decline in profits. They
were forced to cut costs and get rid of unprofitable hotels in certain areas for the survival
of their business. What specific corporate strategy did HBF Hotels adopt to cope during
the pandemic?
Select one:
a.
Innovation strategy
b.
Divestiture strategy
c.
Diversification strategy
d.
Turnaround strategy
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The correct answer is: Turnaround strategy
Question 7
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Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
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Question text
Shuttle drivers of Mzwanele Travellers cannot be scheduled for more than 45 hours in a
seven-day week and no more than 150 hours in a 28-day cycle, and they must have a 36-
hour break every seven days and 20 days off in an 84-day cycle. This is an example of a
__________, which is a __________ plan.
Select one:
a.
project; standing
b.
rule; single-use
c.
policy; standing
d.
programme; single-use
Feedback
The correct answer is: policy; standing
Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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Question text
The Stellenbosch Group has invested more than R100 million over the last five years to
expand, refurbish and maintain their retail stores. This is an example of
______________________________.
Select one:
1
,a.
vertical integration
b.
concentration growth
c.
diversification
d.
horizontal integration
Feedback
The correct answer is: concentration growth
Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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Question text
By maintaining product relevance to the customer experience through constantly
improving its products and services, Capitec is adopting a corporate growth strategy
known as ______________.
Select one:
a.
integration
b.
concentration growth
c.
innovation
d.
diversification
Feedback
The correct answer is: innovation
Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
2
, Flag question
Question text
African Destination Hotels has invested heavily in projects in Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya and
Mozambique and continues to look for opportunities to add to their businesses in other
regions to expand their market offering. This is an example of a __________________
corporate growth strategy.
Select one:
a.
market development
b.
diversification
c.
turnaround
d.
product development
Feedback
The correct answer is: market development
Question 5
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Around May 2020, it was reported that Cell C was set for a takeover by MTN, with the
Competition Commission working on terms that could rescue the company and save
jobs. The strategy adopted by MTN to take over Cell C is known as _____________________.
Select one:
a.
horizontal integration
b.
vertical integration
3
, c.
market development
d.
concentration growth
Feedback
The correct answer is: horizontal integration
Question 6
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in HBF Hotels having a big decline in profits. They
were forced to cut costs and get rid of unprofitable hotels in certain areas for the survival
of their business. What specific corporate strategy did HBF Hotels adopt to cope during
the pandemic?
Select one:
a.
Innovation strategy
b.
Divestiture strategy
c.
Diversification strategy
d.
Turnaround strategy
Feedback
The correct answer is: Turnaround strategy
Question 7
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