Question 1

Which of the following processes for managing change is the most passive?

Options :

A : coercion

B : bribery

C : persuasion

D : education

Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the Critical Path are true? Select all that apply

Options :

A : the critical path is calculated by combining the expected duration of each activity which needs to be completed in order for the project to achieve its objectives

B : the critical path shows activities which have no slack

C : the critical path shows dependencies between activities

D : the critical path is often depicted pictorially with activities in boxes and arrows between the activities

Answer: A,B,C,D

Question 3

In a fixed lump sum contract, this pricing mechanism doesn't allow for any changes in price. Is this statement TRUE?

Options :

A : yes- the price is fixed before the contract is signed

B : yes- the contractor assumes all risks should they exceed the budget

C : no- price changes are allowed as it is impossible to predict prices concretely in advance

D : no- price variations are permitted if they are written into the contract

Answer: D

Question 4

Below are descriptions of five companies located in the UK:

Company 1: This company has a highly centred authority around the founder. The culture is characterised by strict financial systems and a reward/ bonus scheme for meeting targets.

Company 2: People who work here see themselves as individuals and often bring in their own clients. There is strong branding and corporate identity including the use of a strict colour palette.

Company 3: A person’s salary and job title is decided by a strict hierarchy structure. The organisation is often described as bureaucratic and has stringent rules about who can do what.

Company 4: Employees often work individually or in small teams to complete projects as they arise. There is a strong emphasis on Monday Morning Meetings where each person/ team will describe what they are working on for the upcoming week.

Company 5: Authority is held by a small group of senior people who make all the decisions. There are few rules, and culture is reinforced by people talking about past successes.

For each company, select the type of culture at each as well as the most relevant cultural web influence. Note some answers may be used twice. Power (x2), Role (x2), Person, Task, Symbols, Organisation Structure, Control System, Stories, Ritual, Power Structure.

Which of the following will you put into box 1?

2022-05-29-10-59-49-fc33541a90869ef5d88f1d31ca7b9976

Options :

A : Power

B : Role

C : Person

D : Task

Answer: A

Question 5

Manchester City Council is looking to construct a new hospital and will be using a EPC style of contract. Which two of the following are the greatest risks to the Council?

Options :

A : ensuring the specification is correct

B : setting an accurate budget before the contract is signed

C : accurately communicating the requirements to the contractor

D : including a time-is-of-the-essence clause within the contract

E : ensuring the contractor limits the use of subcontractors

Answer: A,C

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