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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 3 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 81
Topic #: 3
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All of the following are requirements for a successful employee involvement (EI) program EXCEPT

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Suggested Answer: A

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Brandon
3 months ago
Definitely not D, rewards are important but not a must!
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Pamella
3 months ago
I think management needs to step up for EI to succeed.
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Jarod
3 months ago
Wait, are rewards really necessary for EI to work?
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Peggy
4 months ago
Totally agree, authority to change processes is key!
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Jeanice
4 months ago
EI programs need clear roles and defined problems.
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Josphine
4 months ago
I could be wrong, but I think all of these are important for EI, except maybe C. It seems like authority might not always be necessary.
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Tambra
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like providing authority to change processes is crucial, so I would lean towards A.
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Ashlyn
4 months ago
I'm not sure, but I remember something about management needing to define problems clearly, so maybe B is the one that doesn't fit?
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Elliot
5 months ago
I think the answer might be D because while rewards are important, they aren't always a requirement for EI programs.
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Weldon
5 months ago
I've got a good strategy for this. I'll go through each option and think about whether it's truly essential for a successful EI program. That should help me identify the one that is not a requirement.
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Josephine
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Providing teams with authority to change work processes seems like it could be the odd one out here. The other options all seem critical for employee involvement to be successful.
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Lilli
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options all seem like important elements of an EI program. I'll have to carefully consider each one to determine which one is the exception.
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Madalyn
5 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to identify the one requirement that is not necessary for a successful EI program.
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Dominic
5 months ago
I'm feeling a bit confused by this question. All of these requirements seem important for an EI program to thrive. I'll have to re-read the question and options carefully to try to identify the one that is not necessary.
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Shalon
5 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at now. Based on my understanding of broadcast variables, I believe the correct answer is option C. But I'll double-check my work just to be sure.
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Tien
5 months ago
The key here is to pay close attention to the wording of the question. It says the process should be restarted if it fails, and then an email should be sent if it fails a second time or more. So I think we need all three: First Failure, Subsequent Failure, and Send Email.
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Gearldine
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky situation. I'd need to really understand the specific details and regulations in each town before deciding how to proceed. Maintaining ethical integrity is crucial, so I'd want to ensure I'm not advocating for conflicting positions.
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Iola
10 months ago
Wait, they want me to identify the *exception*? Oh, I get it - it's like a trick question. The correct answer must be C. Giving the employees that kind of authority? What is this, a democracy?
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Alesia
8 months ago
Management probably wants to maintain control over the direction of the company.
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Carey
8 months ago
Yeah, it could lead to chaos if everyone has the power to make major decisions.
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Noelia
9 months ago
I think you're right, giving employees authority to change work processes seems risky.
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Jacquelyne
10 months ago
I think the correct answer is C as well. Giving the EI teams the authority to change work processes would be too much power. We don't want the inmates running the asylum, now do we?
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Brande
9 months ago
It's important for management to set clear boundaries for the EI teams.
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Stephanie
9 months ago
I think the key is finding the right balance of empowerment and control.
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Monte
9 months ago
I agree, giving too much authority to the EI teams could cause chaos.
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Hailey
10 months ago
Ha! I bet the test writers thought they were being clever with this one. But I've got it - the answer is C. No way are you giving those pesky employees the power to change things. That's what management is for!
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Ira
8 months ago
For sure, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards are great motivators for employees.
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Daron
8 months ago
Exactly, employees should focus on their roles within the plant's strategy.
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Benedict
8 months ago
Definitely, management should be the ones making those decisions.
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Lashaunda
9 months ago
I agree, giving employees the power to change work processes could cause chaos.
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Daisy
9 months ago
D) Developing intrinsic and extrinsic reward to recognize jobs done well
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Amber
9 months ago
C) Providing the EI teams with authority to change work processes
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Jaclyn
9 months ago
B) Management clearly identifying and defining the problems to be solved
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Lyndia
9 months ago
A) Common understanding of the employee's role in achieving the plant's strategy
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Elza
10 months ago
But doesn't a successful EI program require management to clearly identify and define the problems to be solved?
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Aleisha
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I feel like all of these are important requirements for a successful EI program. Maybe they're trying to trick us with this question?
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Freeman
9 months ago
D) Developing intrinsic and extrinsic reward to recognize jobs done well
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Marci
10 months ago
C) Providing the EI teams with authority to change work processes
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Lang
10 months ago
B) Management clearly identifying and defining the problems to be solved
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Dolores
10 months ago
A) Common understanding of the employee's role in achieving the plant's strategy
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Ora
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B.
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Fannie
11 months ago
I think the correct answer is C. Providing the EI teams with authority to change work processes is not a requirement for a successful EI program. The teams need to have the ability to influence changes, not necessarily the authority to make changes on their own.
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Elza
11 months ago
I think the answer is D.
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