ExpertACCA · Question 48 · Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainability
SECTION B - SCENARIO 2 (Syllabus B)
'NeuroLinker' is a neuro-tech startup transitioning into a publicly traded company.
Task 1: They are moving from a structure where everyone reports to the founder, to one grouped by specialties (R&D, Marketing, Finance).
Task 2: The culture is shifting from a 'web' of influence centered on the founder, to a bureaucratic culture focused on job descriptions.
Task 3: To comply with listing rules, they must appoint independent board members.
Task 4: They publish a report detailing their carbon footprint and community investments.
Which of the following correctly identifies the concepts in Tasks 1 to 4?
SECTION B - SCENARIO 2 (Syllabus B)
'NeuroLinker' is a neuro-tech startup transitioning into a publicly traded company.
Task 1: They are moving from a structure where everyone reports to the founder, to one grouped by specialties (R&D, Marketing, Finance).
Task 2: The culture is shifting from a 'web' of influence centered on the founder, to a bureaucratic culture focused on job descriptions.
Task 3: To comply with listing rules, they must appoint independent board members.
Task 4: They publish a report detailing their carbon footprint and community investments.
Which of the following correctly identifies the concepts in Tasks 1 to 4?
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1: Divisional structure, 2: Shift from Task to Person culture, 3: Executive Directors, 4: Financial reporting
1: Matrix structure, 2: Shift from Power to Task culture, 3: Shareholders, 4: Greenwashing
1: Functional structure, 2: Shift from Power to Role culture, 3: Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), 4: Sustainability/CSR reporting
1: Functional structure, 2: Shift from Role to Power culture, 3: Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), 4: Corporate Governance
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