E3 E3 Strategic Management

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Question 10

BBB discharges small quantities of non-harmful material into the atmosphere as a by-product of its manufacturing process. BBB has been criticised by an environmental journalist who called BBB a polluter.

BBB wishes to influence opinion in its favour and has identified a number of strategic responses to achieve this objective.

Which of the following strategic responses should BBB implement?

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  • Employ Public Relations consultants.

  • Change its manufacturing process to eliminate the by-product

  • Do nothing.

  • Lobby its National Government


Question 11

Which of the following structures would you recommend for the Board of Directors of a UK public company in order to fulfill its legal responsibilities?

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  • The Board of Directors should have a minimum of six directors with the Board's tasks divided amongst them. The Board should also have a Chairman or Chairwoman who may serve as the Chief Executive if time permits.

  • The Board should have no more than six members with clearly defined executive and non-executive responsibilities. To make the role more efficient Chairman or Chairwoman of the Board should also be the Chief Executive.

  • There should be no restriction placed on the minimum or maximum number of Directors. The Directors' roles should be shared but the Chairman or Chairwoman should not act also as the Chief Executive.

  • The Chairman or Chairwoman should not have an executive role within the company. There should be at least two directors to carry out the Board's roles.


Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle specified in CIMA's Code of Ethics?

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  • Integrity

  • Objectivity

  • Confidentiality

  • Sustainability