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9 ACCA Business and Technology questions with answers and explanations.
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Which of these describes the difference between leadership and management?
Correct answer: Leadership sets direction and inspires, while management plans, organises and controls resources
The two are related but different.
Adair's action-centred leadership model is based on:
Correct answer: The needs of the task, the team and the individual
Adair balances task, team and individual needs.
In Tuckman's model of team development, which stage comes after forming?
Correct answer: Storming
The stages are forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.
Which writer is known for describing nine team roles?
Correct answer: Belbin
Belbin described the roles needed in a balanced team.
According to Herzberg, which of these is a hygiene factor?
Correct answer: Working conditions
Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction but do not motivate. Achievement and recognition are motivators.
Maslow's hierarchy has which need at the top?
Correct answer: Self-actualisation
The order is physiological, safety, social, esteem and self-actualisation.
McGregor's Theory Y assumes that people:
Correct answer: Seek responsibility and can direct themselves
Theory X is the opposite view.
Which of these is a stage of the training process?
Correct answer: Identifying training needs
Training starts by identifying needs, then sets objectives, designs, delivers and validates.
Which of these is a barrier to effective appraisal?
Correct answer: A lack of trust between the manager and the employee
Without trust, appraisal is not honest or useful.