Developing Operational Review Programmes Quiz
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What type of issues are identified by being in the sequence starting 1.1 and printed in bold text?

  • Top-Level Issues
  • Key Issues (correct)
  • Critical Issues
  • Detailed Issues
  • How many key issues are normally noted on each system/activity SAPG?

  • Less than 5
  • Between 6 and 10 (correct)
  • Exactly 10
  • More than 15
  • What is the purpose of the Seq. column in the SAPG table?

  • To list all detailed issues
  • To provide compliance measures
  • To highlight the most critical issues
  • To identify each risk/control issue sequentially (correct)
  • Which column in the SAPG table discusses the measures in place to ensure management is informed of production activities?

    <p>Effective Compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an auditor always consider when reviewing a system/activity using SAPG?

    <p>Key Issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can management be assured that production downtime caused by plant breakdown is minimized?

    <p>By implementing effective control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of involving external consultants during the planning process?

    <p>To provide objectivity during reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of conducting an initial pilot exercise for subsidiary X?

    <p>To incorporate procedure amendments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are divisional plans subject to review?

    <p>To ensure compliance with Group plan objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analyzing each business activity in respect of internal and external influences?

    <p>To understand factors affecting the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure all plans (e.g., IT, Manpower) are co-ordinated?

    <p>To maintain awareness of organizations' strengths and weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are all potential projects subject to feasibility study and assessment?

    <p>To ensure the projects are viable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing accurate and reliable information for planning purposes?

    <p>To ensure that corporate goals are realistic and measurable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of measurable targets allocated to each goal?

    <p>Monitoring progress and achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to monitor actual progress against the plan(s)?

    <p>To ensure medium to long-term corporate objectives are achieved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the control objectives described in Figure 3.2?

    <p>To ensure organizational structure is appropriate to business needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should responsibilities and authorities be adequately segregated according to the text?

    <p>To enhance communication within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should all planning activity remain realistic and objective?

    <p>To ensure management understands what is happening at the operational level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ensuring adequate staff involvement in the planning process play?

    <p>Maintaining high motivation levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can edit and update the text in the last section of the page as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Any user with access rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for periodically reviewing the organizational structure according to the text?

    <p>To maintain alignment with business objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to have a suitable and robust strategic planning framework?

    <p>To establish a mechanism addressing sustained competitive advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of span of control mentioned in the control objectives (point g)?

    <p>Optimizing managerial workload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the prevailing organizational structure to be suitably documented and communicated?

    <p>To demonstrate transparency and accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the YES/NO Testing Testing to Report WP as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To ensure management is kept informed of production activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of examining the November and December 2010 reports in detail?

    <p>13 instances of production shortfall reported with no follow-up action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Regular Management Report (type PRO78X) mentioned in the text?

    <p>It is reviewed, discussed, and signed off at weekly team meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the completed SAPG file as described in the text?

    <p>It is saved as a permanent audit file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Production Manager play in the context provided in the text?

    <p>To recommend actions to address production problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Flow Chart PRD04 and System Interfaces aim to achieve based on the text?

    <p>To alert auditors to system interfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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