Assignment 01 (1 Semester 2020) Questions based on Chapter 1 of METS-3 (The environment in which Technical People work) 1 Which environment is intluenced by the level of scientific and technological development in society that impact on the success of an organisation? 11) Institutional political environment [2] Physical environment (3) Technological environment. [4] Economical environment. Read the following three statements: a) Professionalism and ethics are important knowledge areas for an engineer. b) The political and regulatory environment in which companies operate can pose a risk in the form of higher taxes and tougher legislation c) The 3Ps refer to profit, people and planet. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 11) a [2] a and b [3] a banda 14 a and (5) None of the options (1, 2, 3, or 4) is correct. 3. Which one of the following is a non-technical skill and/or knowledge area that an engineer is not expected to have detailed knowledge of? 11) Professionalism and ethics 12) Engineering economics (3) Managing people 14) Problem solving (5) Archaeology Questions based on Chapter 2 of METS-3 (General Management 4 Which one of the following activities does not form part of the planning process? [1] Searching and identification of opportunities [2] Formulation of objectives (3) Measuring actual performance 14] Identification of alternatives EMA2601/101/3/2020 5. Read the following three statements: a) Managers focus on the accomplishment of tasks and objectives. b) Leaders focused on the big picture with a long term view while managers keep their eyes on the bottom line of the organisation c) Managers implement solutions that top management craft for the organisation Which of the above statements is/are correct? [2] a and b 13) a banda 14c 15 None of the options (1, 2, 3, or 4) is correct. The best organisational structure to employ in arganisation manufacturing board that is both functional and project imposed will be: 11 Team based structure [2] Functional structure (3) Matrix organisation structure (4) Customer organisation structure (5) Product or project organisation structure 7. Which one of the following statements was not made by Bennis regarding the difference between leaders and managers? 11) Leaders innovate, while managers administers. [2] Leaders develop while managers maintain 13) Leaders focus on systems and structures, while managers focus on people. 17 a Read the following three statements: a) An organisation that is grouped into different functions such as finance, personnel, engineering, production and marketing is known as a functional organisation, b) A team based structure can be described as an organisational structure that is designed around products, projects or product groups. Each product group or project may have its own production, engineering and marketing functions. c) A customer organisation structure is designed around customer profiles. Different types of clients may therefore be catered for differently in order to respond better to specific customer needs (e.g personal banking versus corporate banking). Which of the above statements is/are correct? [2] a and c 13) (4) bande 15 None of the options (1, 2, 3, or 4) is correct. Questions based on Chapter 3 of METS-3 (HRM) 9. During an interview, closed questions are formulated for the interviewee to provide a specific answer. Which of the following is not a closed question? [1] In which year did you start your engineering studies? (2) What is your current salary package? (3) What motivates you to apply for this position? [4] How many years of experience do you have in the position? (5) What is your current position in the organisation? EMA2601/101/3/2020 10. Read the following 3 statements regarding rating errors that may occur when evaluating employee performance a) The Halo effect is the name of the rating error when a supervisor or manager concentrates on an employee's good attributes which then influence all other ratings b) Bias, prejudice and stereotyping may result in all employees being appraised as average performers. c) Leniency is when the same criteria is applied to both management and technicians Which of the above statements is/are correct? (3) What motivates you to apply for this position? [4] How many years of experience do you have in the position? 15) What is your current position in the organisation? EMA2601/101/3/2020 10. Read the following 3 statements regarding rating errors that may occur when evaluating employee performance: a) The Halo effect is the name of the rating error when a supervisor or manager concentrates on an employee's good attributes which then influence all other ratings b) Bias, prejudice and stereotyping may result in all employees being appraised as average performers c) Leniency is when the same criteria is applied to both management and technicians. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 11 a [2] a and b 3) a and c [4] a banda [5] None of the options (1, 2, 3, or 4) is correct. Assignment2014 Semester 2020)