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Why is access to ExamSys limited on Wednesday 1st May?

For essential maintenance (correct)
For a new version of Moodle
For log-in issues
Due to incompatible browsers

What is the time of maintenance in China and Malaysia?

12pm UK time
10pm China and Malaysia time (correct)
3pm UK time
10am UK time

What is the purpose of the notification about browsers?

To request feedback
To advise of incompatibility (correct)
To inform users of an upgrade
To explain an outage

What is the expected duration of the maintenance?

Thirty minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to ExamSys on Wednesday 1st May?

It will be unavailable for maintenance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges that organizations investing in emerging economies may face, and how can they address these challenges?

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What are some of the consequences of unsustainable population growth in developing countries, and how do they differ from the challenges posed by an ageing population in developed countries?

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What are some of the new organizational structures that organizations may adopt to manage uncertainty and stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment?

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Why is it important for workers to continuously develop new skills, and what are the implications for management and organizational development?

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What are some of the key challenges that organizations face in striving for gender balance and inclusivity, and how can they address these challenges?

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How can organizations promote the development of workers as individuals, and what are the benefits of doing so?

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What are some of the implications of the 'gig economy' for management and organizational development, and how can organizations respond to these challenges?

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What are some of the key challenges that management faces in responding to global megatrends, and how can they address these challenges?

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What are some of the benefits of adopting new managerial styles and organizational structures, and how can they contribute to improved organizational performance?

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How can organizations capitalize on diversity and promote inclusivity, and what are the benefits of doing so?

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