Prerequisites for Exam Application
To apply for the exam, candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in business management. The prerequisites for exam application include a thorough understanding of the following key topics:
- Strategic Management:
- SWOT analysis
- BCG matrix
- Mission statements
- Blue ocean strategy
- Delphi method
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior:
- Leadership styles
- Groupthink
- Organizational culture
- Power dynamics
- Change management
- Project Management:
- PERT analysis
- Gantt charts
- Feasibility studies
- Project life cycle
- Risk assessment
- Financial Management:
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Current ratio
- Cash flow statements
- Force field analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Marketing Management:
- Market positioning
- Product life cycle
- SWOT analysis in marketing
- Brand loyalty
- Disruptive innovation
- Human Resource Management:
- Recruitment
- Performance appraisal
- 360-degree feedback
- Employee motivation
- Organizational culture
- International Business:
- Cultural intelligence
- Joint ventures
- Disruptive innovation in international markets
- Supply Chain Management:
- Bullwhip Effect
- Supply chain dynamics
- Negotiation and Decision-Making:
- Integrative negotiation
- Distributive negotiation
- Concessionary negotiation
- Decision-making tools (e.g., force field analysis)
- Statistics and Data Analysis:
- Regression analysis
- Corporate Governance:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) role
Candidates are advised to ensure they have a comprehensive understanding of these topics before applying for the exam. This foundational knowledge will be essential for successfully navigating the challenging multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of business management.
