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In the light of this situation, the directors of Roar wish to make changes to the
information systems which would prevent this situation reoccurring.

Which of the following IS changes could Roar introduce whilst still
maintaining the integrity of their current strategy? Select all that apply.

A All journalists to submit work to the directors for approval before posting
online.

B Introduce automatic sentinel or watchdog programs to flag when a
password has been keyed incorrectly several times.

C Ensure access to the office is through a locked door or a door with an ID
card entry system or entry system requiring the user to enter a personal
identification code (PIN number)

D Allow journalists to post articles online but only allow removal by
administration.

E All articles to be posted to company archives/hard drive at the same time
as posted on the internet.

11 YY is a large listed company which has recently undergone a period of rapid
growth, launching new products and setting up new divisions overseas. Several
new executive directors have been appointed to manage the more complex
operations and some investors are concerned these new appointments do not
have enough industry knowledge to question the CEO’s growth strategy. These
investors consider the strategy to be excessively risky.

Which of the following are advantages of appointing experienced and
effective non-executive directors to the YY board during the period in
which the company was growing rapidly? Select all that apply.

A Investors are reassured by an effective non-executive presence on the
board.

B The NED’s could advise the board on the appropriate recruitment of
executive directors.

C NED’s could monitor the strategies for excessive risk.

D Experienced and effective NED’s could set more appropriate strategies for
YY, avoiding excessive risk.

E NED’s could support the executive directors in pursuing the growth
strategy.

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