ACCA · Question 48 · Business & Technology
Section B — Multi-Task Question (Syllabus Area B)
Scenario: "TechNova" is a rapidly growing software company. It recently reorganized so that developers report to both a Head of Engineering and a specific Product Manager. The company culture is highly focused on getting the job done, forming temporary teams to solve specific coding bugs. To improve governance, the board established a committee consisting solely of independent NEDs to recommend new board appointments. Furthermore, TechNova has voluntarily committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, well ahead of any legal requirements.
Evaluate the scenario and complete the following 4 tasks:
Task 1: Identify TechNova's new organizational structure.
Task 2: Identify TechNova's culture according to Charles Handy.
Task 3: Identify the corporate governance committee described.
Task 4: Identify TechNova's CSR strategy stance.
Which of the following combinations correctly answers Tasks 1 to 4?
Answer options:
1: Divisional, 2: Role culture, 3: Audit committee, 4: Reactive
1: Matrix, 2: Task culture, 3: Nomination committee, 4: Proactive
1: Functional, 2: Power culture, 3: Remuneration committee, 4: Defensive
1: Matrix, 2: Person culture, 3: Nomination committee, 4: Accommodating
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