Updated CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Practice Questions BY Yang
Question 1
M is a car manufacturer in Country C. Every day, at 09.00, members of M's staff practice meditation and Tai Chi for 30 minutes, before their normal workday commences.
M's staff are paid during this time and M considers the practice to be a benefit both to staff and the company. Staff operate with high levels of efficiency and absenteeism levels are low.
The auditors of M have recommended that M stop these sessions, stating that they consider them to be a waste of time and a drain on resources.
Which of the following aspects of M's culture would the auditors recommendation impact on?
Question 2
GV is a manufacturer and retailer of high quality suede gloves. GV makes all of its sales in country F, and is extremely profitable. After many successful years trading, GV has accumulated significant cash reserves and would like to grow the business organically.
After some investigation work, GV has discovered an opportunity to sell leather shoes in country P.
Which of the following strategic directions is GV taking if it pursues this opportunity, according to Ansoff's product / market matrix?