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This document is an exam for an Information and Communication Technology course assessing problem solving and decision making skills. It contains 5 questions testing various concepts related to managerial functions, strategic planning using SWOT analysis, the steps of decision making, different types of decisions, cause and effect analysis, critical and creative thinking in problem solving, and decision making tools and techniques. Students are instructed to answer 4 of the 5 questions, which range from short answers to longer explanations and discussions of management and decision making concepts.

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Problem Solving Decision Making

This document is an exam for an Information and Communication Technology course assessing problem solving and decision making skills. It contains 5 questions testing various concepts related to managerial functions, strategic planning using SWOT analysis, the steps of decision making, different types of decisions, cause and effect analysis, critical and creative thinking in problem solving, and decision making tools and techniques. Students are instructed to answer 4 of the 5 questions, which range from short answers to longer explanations and discussions of management and decision making concepts.

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TERTIARY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION

COMMON PRACTICAL EXAMINATION – 2020

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NVQ Level 06 - Semester I
Information and Communication Technology

Problem Solving & Decision Making EMP 04 Three Hours

Answer any four (04) Questions

Question No. 01
1. “Managerial functions work together in the creation, execution and realization of
organizational goals.”
Briefly discuss about four (04) basic managerial functions. (10 marks)

2. “Most organizations have three management levels: Low-level managers; Middle-


level managers; and Top-level managers. These managers are classified in a
hierarchy of authority and perform different tasks.”
Critically evaluate the above statement. (15 marks)

Question No. 02

1. “An analysis of your company’s strengths and weaknesses should be a key


component of your strategic planning process. Also it is easy to use tool that
identifies your company’s opportunities and any threats it faces.
Briefly explain the steps of making a decision using a SWOT analysis. (10 marks)

2. Managerial skills are the knowledge and ability of the individuals in a managerial
position to fulfil some specific management activities or tasks.
i. Describe briefly about such three skills (08 marks)
ii. Describe the variation of relevance of the skills to different
management levels. (07 marks)

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TERTIARY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION
COMMON PRACTICAL EXAMINATION – 2020

Question No. 03

1. “Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision,


gathering information and assessing alternative resolutions. Using a step-by-
step decision-making process can help you make more deliberate,
thoughtful decisions by organizing relevant information and defining alternatives.”
Briefly explain about each of the steps of Decision Making. (16 marks)

2. Briefly discuss the following decision types.


I. Programmed and non-programmed decisions
II. Routine and strategic decisions
III. Tactical (Policy) and operational decisions (09 marks)

Question No. 04

1. “Cause and Effect Analysis is a technique that helps you identify all the
likely causes of a problem and there by finding the best solution.” Briefly describe
this statement.
(05 marks)
2. How do you use critical thinking and creative thinking in solving problems?
(10 marks)
3. Explain briefly the four quadrants of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix in
strategic decision making.
(10 marks)

Question No. 05

1. Write Short notes on the followings


I. Brainstorming technique
II. Nominal group technique
III. Vroom - Yetton decision tree
IV. Front - end analysis
V. Decision making styles (05 X 05 = 25 Marks)

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