ACCA BT — Business & Technology Practice Exam 2

[Section A] A global non-governmental organization (NGO) providing clean water infrastructure in developing nations relies heavily on a single major philanthropic donor for 80% of its funding. The donor rarely interferes with daily operations but requires annual impact reports. According to Mendelow's Stakeholder Matrix, how should the NGO classify and manage this donor?

[Section A] 'NovaTech', a rapidly growing AI startup, was initially built around its charismatic founder who made all critical decisions. As the company expanded to 500 employees, it restructured into specialized departments (e.g., R&D, Marketing, Finance) with strict job descriptions and hierarchical reporting lines. According to Charles Handy's cultural typologies, what cultural shift has NovaTech experienced?

[Section A] A multinational pharmaceutical company is implementing blockchain technology to track the provenance of active ingredients across its global supply chain. Which of the following represents the PRIMARY control advantage of using blockchain in this specific context?

[Section A] A newly assembled cross-border remote team of software developers is currently experiencing high levels of friction. Team members are arguing over coding standards, resisting the appointed team leader's authority, and competing for status within the group. According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is this team currently in?

[Section A] An emergency room administrator at a busy urban hospital uses the Urgent/Important matrix for time management. She receives a notification that the hospital's main backup generator requires its scheduled annual maintenance check next month. How should she categorize this task, and what is the appropriate action?