An international car manufacturer has decided to produce several models using the same basic components, e.g. floor pans, electronics, engines, frames etc. They are also introducing multi-model production lines that allow different models to be worked on at the same time on the same production line. Robotics read the car’s bar code and adjust their settings accordingly.According to Neumann, what form of competitive advantage is most likely to be obtained by the firm?

1 .Which one of the following statements is true?

A The total variable cost varies with the level of activity B A variable cost is an unavoidable cost C A variable cost is not relevant for decision making D A variable cost becomes fixed in the long run

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2 .If the external auditor wishes to provide other services, e.g. internal audit, which of the following, under good corporate governance practice, must determine if the external auditor will remain sufficiently independent to be able to provide that service?

A Directors B Audit committee C Shareholders D Nominations committee

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3 .Which TWO of the following can be used for job enrichment?(i)Combining work activities to provide a more challenging and complex work assignment, moving thejob away from a narrow specialisation.(ii)Significantly increasing “task ownership” by allowing staff to be involved in a job from start to finish.(iii)Move employees through a variety of jobs that allow them to see different parts of the organisation,learn different skills and acquire different experiences(iv)Increase the scope of an employee’s job through extending the range of their duties and responsibilities.

A (ii) and (iii) B (i) and (ii) C (iii) and (v) D (ii) and (iv)

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5 .Which of Porter’s five forces would cover the fact that companies within an industry are seeingtheir profitability decline and/or spending on quality and innovation increase?

A Competitive rivalry B Bargaining power of buyers C Threat of new entrants D Threat of substitutes

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