The production and operations manager will consider which of the following key aspects when developing tactical plans:

Which of the following is NOT one of the disadvantages of planning?

Sarah Mthembu is a lecturer working for the University of Zululand. She was made aware of a workshop she had been hoping to attend for a very long time to broaden her skills in research methodology. However, the workshop was to be held in a week’s time. Because the university could not approve her request to attend the workshop at short notice, she was advised to pay for herself and claim for a refund at a later stage. Sarah needs to follow a particular process to get a refund for the workshop she attended. This is known as a ________________.

Sipho Maluleke is the Chairman of a South African holding company, Ubuntu Holdings (UH). The company is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and has invested intensively in the mining, banking, hospitality and security industries. In his position as the chairman of UH, Sipho needs to have sufficient ___________________ skills to view the business in a holistic manner.

Soccer coaches, as managers of soccer teams are expected to attend functions, such as awards and media briefings, on behalf of their teams. The coaches need to act as the _______________ of the teams, which is linked to the _____________ role of managers.

In terms of the principle of corporate governance, ______ensures that the organisation can motivate every action taken, build confidence among stakeholders and assist in ownership of risks. 

Which one of the following statements is NOT one of the aspects of corporate governance? 

A SWOT analysis is a tool that can be used to identify where risks should be managed (threats) and areas where there is potential to create value, which refers to ______.

CSR cuts across the business, including all business functions. In the ______ management function, CSR practices can create market opportunities and increase the competitiveness of companies that use innovation to develop products or services based on sustainability criteria. 

Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?