When considering the financial impact of whether to launch a new product (using the payback, NPV or IRR methods), which of the following costs would not be relevant costs? (Select two options only)

Select one or more:

Depreciation of machinery

Advertising expenditure

Investment in additional working capital

Staff recruitment fees

Cost of preparing the project proposal

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When entering information in a spreadsheet it is important that you construct the formulae correctly. Which of the following formulae are correct? (Select two options only.)

Select one or more:

=power(d39,3)

=average(b23:b29)

=round(g25:g27)

=sumf1:f15)

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A project to reduce cost at ABC Ltd has been proposed. It will require a cash outlay of 800,000 and the project will generate cost savings 300,000 in year 2 and 600,000 in year 3. The companys cost of capital is 8%.

What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?

Select one:

66,530 positive

7,250 negative

7,850 negative

66,530 negative

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According to the framework of Johnson et al. (2005) which evaluates the relative power of each stakeholder, which one of the following options best describes the relative influence of a group of environmental activists?

Select one:

Low power and high interest

Low power and low interest

High power and low interest

High power and high interest

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Classify the following, as they apply to models of organisational culture, as manifestations of role culture (RC), task culture (TC), power culture (PWC) or person culture (PSC):

The emphasis is on the realisation of individual talent. blank The emphasis is on centralised control. blank The emphasis is on problem solving in small, flexible teams. blank The emphasis is on bureaucratic control. blank

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Which of the following factors are regarded as motivating employees to deliver good performance in an organisation? (Select two options only)

Select one or more:

Company rules.

Personal achievement.

Personal recognition.

Poor working conditions.

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Which of the following are characteristics of groups in an organisation or society? (Select three options only.)

Select one or more:

Share common goals.

Adherence to group norms.

A clear sense of identity.

Similar personal background.

Similar age range.

Long-term acquaintance with other group members.

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A job specification details the knowledge, skills and competencies required for a job. Match the following job requirements with each category. (Drag and drop the options below.)

1. Motivational skills blank

2. Ability to use specialist software blank

3. Qualified with a suitable professional body blank

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Which of the following relate to the purpose of a job specification, rather than a job description? (Select two options only.)

Select one or more:

Specifying the required practical or theoretical understanding.

Specifying the required obligations.

Specifying the required abilities.

Specifying the required activities.