APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 6 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 6

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Which is a desired characteristic of a vision statement for a change?

AIt is veritable so its achievement can be confirmed

BExplains the future organization structure in detail

CLists all the activities needed to achieve the changes

DSets out several promises that may be hard to measure

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Suggested Answer: A

A vision statement for a change is a concise and compelling description of the desired future state that the change aims to achieve. A vision statement should have several characteristics, such as being clear, inspiring, realistic, and verifiable. Being verifiable means that the vision statement can be measured and confirmed when it is achieved. The other options are not desired characteristics of a vision statement, as they are either too detailed, vague, or irrelevant. Reference: https://apmg-international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper%2014%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)

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Merri

5 months ago

C just complicates things, we need a clear vision, not a checklist.

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Bronwyn

5 months ago

Option B is too detailed, it’s not a blueprint!

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Gail

5 months ago

Really? Can a vision statement even be measured?

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Ettie

5 months ago

Totally agree, option A is the way to go!

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Kattie

6 months ago

A vision statement should be verifiable for clarity.

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Felton

6 months ago

D sounds tempting because it talks about promises, but I wonder if that makes it too vague to be effective.

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Giuseppe

6 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was about clarity rather than detail. Maybe B is too specific?

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Lon

6 months ago

I think it might be A, since a good vision statement should be something we can actually measure, right?

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Thaddeus

6 months ago

I remember discussing that a vision statement should be clear and inspiring, but I'm not sure which option fits that best.

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Juan

6 months ago

I've got this! A vision statement needs to be clear and achievable, not just a bunch of vague promises. I think A is the right answer here - it's the only one that mentions being verifiable, which is crucial.

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Britt

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know a vision statement should inspire people, but I'm not sure about the other details. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Sean

6 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the characteristics of a good vision statement, like being aspirational but measurable.

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Jesusa

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. A vision statement shouldn't just be a list of activities, that's more of an action plan. And it shouldn't make promises that are hard to measure. I'm leaning towards A or B as the best answer.

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Chau

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Based on my understanding, "deter" would be the control that should happen first when setting objectives for physical security. The goal is to discourage potential threats before they even attempt to breach the environment.

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Hermila

2 years ago

D reminds me of that one time my boss promised us a 'fun company retreat' that turned out to be a mandatory team-building exercise in the middle of nowhere. Hard pass.

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