CIMA Related Exams
E3 Exam
The CIMA E3 exam focuses on various aspects of strategic management, including:
The CIMA E3 and F3 exams are both part of the Strategic Level of the CIMA qualification, but they focus on different areas of expertise. Here are the key differences:
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) defines exactly what services a service provider will provide and the required level or standard for those services.
Which of the following statements regarding Service Level Agreements is NOT correct?
PQR is a software design company. The Board of PQR has always openly encouraged partnerships with a wide range of designers and other Organizations in its industry, to continually develop and enhance the services it offers and to utilise the expertise and knowledge of a range of individuals and Organizations. PQR's staff have also been highly creative and innovative in the design services they provide. PQR regularly analyses and keeps up to date with changes in the environment in which it operates. PQR operates a sophisticated website to promote its services and keep in touch with its service users.
Which TWO of the following attributes of a change adept Organization, as defined by Kanter, has PQR demonstrated?
DEF is a medium sized business which manufactures children's clothing. In the last 5 years demand has steadily increased and DEF is struggling to meet this demand within its current manufacturing capacity. DEF's current manufacturing machinery was installed over 10 years ago and now requires updating, if DEF is to survive in the marketplace.
DEF has established that the latest manufacturing technology would cost $2 million. This would be funded by the shareholders. It would payback within 2 years and would allow DEF to double output from its current level within this 2 year period. It will also improve product consistency and quality. However, it will result in the loss of 20% of DEF's manufacturing staff, most of whom are low paid and low skilled.
DEF is currently reviewing this proposed investment strategy, in terms of whether it meets the criteria of Suitability, Acceptability and Feasibility.
Which of the following correctly identifies the criteria which are met, in regard to DEF's proposed investment strategy?