How often Control is asked
3 of 3
papers asked it
avg 8 marks · last Oct 2018
Where it was asked
The questions
Oct/Nov 2018, Q631 mark · multiple choice
Identify which pair of words correctly completes the statement that the hallmarks of a sound, effective control system are ___ and ___.
Oct/Nov 2018, Q641 mark · multiple choice
Maria Ramos and her management team at Transnet have had to deal with two major problems during the company's transformation. In a presentation she identified four key issues, two of which relate to controlling human resources and two to controlling financial resources; the financial concerns she raised included weak financial performance and weak financial controls. Given this, identify in which step of the control process Maria Ramos would have gathered data in order to quantify activities and produce dependable reports on the company's performance.
Oct/Nov 2018, Q651 mark · multiple choice
Continuing with the Transnet scenario involving Maria Ramos, the human resources problem she identified included low staff morale and insufficient investment in human capital. Determine which of the following tools Transnet could use to control its human resources.
Oct/Nov 2018, Q661 mark · multiple choice
There is an unwritten rule of effective control stating that a control system should not be made so intricate that putting it into practice costs more than the benefits it produces. Name the characteristic of an effective control system being described here.
Oct/Nov 2018, Q671 mark · multiple choice
Suppose MTN decides to undertake economic forecasting as part of its planning activities. Identify which area of control this activity would fall under.
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