Question : Case Study 33: Creative Solutions
Creative Solutions, a design agency, is considering the concept of decentralization.
Question:
A limitation of decentralization is:
Option 1: Enhanced innovation
Option 2: Reduced decision-making speed
Option 3: Streamlined communication
Option 4: Improved employee empowerment
Correct Answer: Reduced decision-making speed
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Reduced decision-making speed
A limitation of decentralization is reduced decision-making speed. Decentralization involves dispersing decision-making authority across various levels of an organization. While this can promote employee empowerment, creativity, and innovation, it can also slow down decision-making processes as multiple decision-makers may need to be consulted or involved in the decision-making process. This can sometimes result in delays, especially in situations where quick and decisive decisions are necessary.
Answer laterQuestion : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Heat exhaustion can be a recreational hazard, (1) ______ for athletes playing sports outdoors (2) ______ wearing heat-trapping clothing and gear when temperatures are high, (3) ______ as the case in American football. Small studies (4) ______ aimed to design more (5) ______ football uniforms.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: have
Option 2: will
Option 3: has
Option 4: did
Correct Answer: have
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation:
The sentence structure suggests that the missing word should fit in with the context of ongoing actions or studies related to the design of football uniforms. Have is the correct form to align with the present tense of the sentence. It indicates that small studies in the past have aimed to design more efficient football uniforms.
Therefore, the correct answer would be have.
Question : Statement 1: The concept of green building design promotes the construction of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable buildings.
Statement 2: Green buildings incorporate features such as efficient insulation, use of renewable energy sources, and water-saving measures.
Option 1: Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1 .
Option 2: Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1 .
Option 3: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true.
Correct Answer: Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1 .
Solution : The correct answer is (A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1 .
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true. The concept of green building design emphasizes the construction of buildings that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable. Green buildings incorporate various features and practices that reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impacts, and enhance occupant comfort. These features include efficient insulation to reduce energy loss, the use of renewable energy sources such as solar panels, and the implementation of water-saving measures like rainwater harvesting and low-flow fixtures.
Therefore, both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1 .
Question : Case Study 13: Creative Solutions
Creative Solutions, a design agency, has introduced job rotation to enhance employee development.
Question:
The focus on employee development aligns with which principle of organizing for Creative Solutions?
Option 1: Equity
Option 2: Unity of command
Option 3: Scalar chain
Option 4: Unity of direction
Correct Answer: Equity
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Equity
The focus on employee development through job rotation aligns with the principle of "equity" in organizing for Creative Solutions. Equity in this context refers to fairness and impartiality in treating employees. By providing opportunities for job rotation and development to all employees, the organization is demonstrating a commitment to treating its employees fairly and providing equal chances for growth and skill enhancement. This aligns with the principle of equity, ensuring that all employees have access to developmental opportunities within the organization.
Question : Case Study:
FreshTech Electronics releases an ad showcasing its new smartphone, highlighting its advanced features and design. Some customers, however, feel that the ad lacks innovation and is repetitive. What objection to advertising is presented here?
Option 1: Lack of Appeal
Option 2: Lack of Credibility
Option 3: Lack of Creativity
Option 4: Exaggeration and Deception
Correct Answer: Lack of Creativity
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Lack of Creativity.
Customers expressing that the ad lacks innovation and is repetitive are raising concerns about the creativity of the advertisement. Creativity is a key aspect of advertising that involves presenting information in a fresh, unique, and engaging way. If customers find the ad to be repetitive or lacking in creativity, it implies that the advertisement might not be effectively capturing their attention or providing new and exciting perspectives about the product. This objection emphasizes the need for creativity to make advertisements more appealing and interesting to the target audience.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Heat exhaustion can be a recreational hazard, (1) ______ for athletes playing sports outdoors (2) ______ wearing heat-trapping clothing and gear when temperatures are high, (3) ______ as the case in American football. Small studies (4) ______ aimed to design more (5) ______ football uniforms.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: casually
Option 2: individually
Option 3: especially
Option 4: radically
Correct Answer: especially
Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.
The sentence is discussing heat exhaustion as a recreational hazard, particularly focusing on certain groups susceptible to it. The word especially signifies a specific emphasis on a particular group, in this case, athletes playing sports outdoors. It aligns well with the context of discussing a hazard that particularly affects this group due to their activities and environment.
Therefore, the correct answer is especially.
Question : Case Study:
FreshTech Electronics releases an ad showcasing its new smartphone, highlighting its advanced features and design. Some customers, however, feel that the ad lacks innovation and is repetitive. What objection to advertising is presented here?
Option 1: Lack of Appeal
Option 2: Lack of Credibility
Option 3: Lack of Creativity
Option 4: Exaggeration and Deception
Correct Answer: Lack of Creativity
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Lack of Creativity.
Customers expressing that the ad lacks innovation and is repetitive are raising concerns about the creativity of the advertisement. Creativity is a key aspect of advertising that involves presenting information in a fresh, unique, and engaging way. If customers find the ad to be repetitive or lacking in creativity, it implies that the advertisement might not be effectively capturing their attention or providing new and exciting perspectives about the product. This objection emphasizes the need for creativity to make advertisements more appealing and interesting to the target audience.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Heat exhaustion can be a recreational hazard, (1) ______ for athletes playing sports outdoors (2) ______ wearing heat-trapping clothing and gear when temperatures are high, (3) ______ as the case in American football. Small studies (4) ______ aimed to design more (5) ______ football uniforms.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: since
Option 2: while
Option 3: instead
Option 4: otherwise
Correct Answer: while
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence structure suggests a contrast or a simultaneous situation between heat exhaustion being a recreational hazard and athletes playing sports outdoors. The conjunction, while fits best in this context by indicating the contrast between these two situations, and implies that, despite heat exhaustion being a hazard, athletes are engaging in outdoor sports.
Therefore, the correct answer would be while.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cutting corners
Option 1: Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange.
Option 2: Doing something poorly in order to save time or money.
Option 3: Stitching clothes with a unique design.
Option 4: Cutting the edges to make it small and round.
Correct Answer: Doing something poorly in order to save time or money.
Solution : The second option is correct.
Cutting corners means doing something in the fastest way possible to save time and money. It means to not do something in a thorough manner.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
What if globally designed products could radically change how we work, produce and consume? Several examples across continents show the way we are producing and consuming goods could be improved by relying on globally shared digital resources, such as design, knowledge and software.
Imagine a prosthetic hand designed by geographically dispersed communities of scientists, designers and enthusiasts in a collaborative manner via the web. All knowledge and software related to the hand is shared globally as a digital commons. People from all over the world who are connected online and have access to local manufacturing machines (from 3D printing and CNC machines to low-tech crafts and tools) can, ideally with the help of an expert, manufacture a customised hand. This is the case of the Open Bionics project, which produces designs for robotic and bionic devices.
There are no patent costs to pay for. Less transportation of materials is needed, since a considerable part of the manufacturing takes place locally; maintenance is easier, products are designed to last as long as possible, and costs are thus much lower.
Question:
What is the tone of the author?
Option 1: speculative
Option 2: caustic
Option 3: acerbic
Option 4: belligerent
Correct Answer: speculative
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The tone of the author is speculative. The author explores the idea of globally designed products radically changing how we work, produce, and consume. The use of phrases like "what if" and "imagine" suggests a speculative and exploratory approach, contemplating the potential transformative impact of globally shared digital resources.
Therefore, the correct answer is speculative.
