Boardroom Dynamics Revision Kit (Past papers with answers) – Click to download Sample
TOPIC 1
THE EMERGENCE OF BOARDROOM DYNAMICS IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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QUESTION 1
August 2025 Question Two C
Organisational failures can significantly influence governance and leadership at the highest level of an institution.
Assess FIVE ways in which such failures can affect boardroom dynamics within an organisation. (5 marks)
QUESTION 2
April 2025 Question Two A
Explain TWO differences between “boardroom dynamics” and “board dynamics”. (4 marks)
QUESTION 3
December 2024 Question Three C
“Organisational failure can have a significant impact on boardroom dynamics and could change the way boards function and make decisions”.
With reference to the above statement, examine SEVEN ways in which organisational failure could affect boardroom dynamics. (7 marks)
QUESTION 4
August 2024 Question Three C
Describe SIX features of a ceremonial board. (6 marks)
QUESTION 5
April 2024 Question Five B
In group dynamics, analyse FIVE blocking roles that are played by board members in the boardroom. (5 marks)
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QUESTION 6
December 2023 Question Five D
Highlight FOUR characteristics of a progressive board. (4 marks)
QUESTION 7
August 2023 Question Five C
Explain FIVE ways through which information architecture influences boardroom dynamics. (5 marks)
QUESTION 8
April 2023 Question Two B
Ram Charan, a world-renowned expert in corporate governance, classified the evolution of boards into three stages.
Describe these THREE stages. (6 marks)
QUESTION 9
December 2022 Question Five B
Outline FIVE types of information that should be provided to newly recruited board members. (5 marks)
QUESTION 10
August 2022 Question Two B
Examine five principles of group dynamics. (5 marks)
QUESTION 11
April 2022 Question Two A
(i) Explain the term “boardroom dynamics”. (1 mark)
(ii) Analyse four steps critical in developing an agile board (8 marks)
QUESTION 12
April 2022 Question Three A
Analyse the five characteristics of an effective Board. (5 marks)
QUESTION 13
December 2021 Question Two C
By looking at the long-term interests of the organisation, directors could foster an environment that creates sustainable value for all stakeholders.
With reference to the above statement, explain how you would tell whether a Board is focused on the long-term strategies. (3 marks)
QUESTION 14
December 2021 Question Four A
Discuss the following building blocks of a progressive Board.
(i) Group dynamics. (5 marks)
(ii) Information architecture. (3 marks)
(iii) Focus on substantive issues. (2 marks)
QUESTION 15
December 2021 Question Five A
Corporate governance in King IV report on corporate governance is defined as the exercise of ethical and effective leadership by the governing body towards the achievement of certain governance outcomes.
With reference to the above statement:
(i) Distinguish between “ethical leadership” and “effective leadership”. (4 marks)
(ii) By giving two examples, explain the term “governance outcomes”. (3 marks)
