APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 7 Question 45 Discussion

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

Question #: 45
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following statements about the use of symbolic actions and symbolism to appeal to people's hearts and minds are true?

Leaders must lead by example

Only leaders can influence change

AOnly 1 is true

BOnly 2 is true

CBoth 1 and 2 are true

DNeither 1 nor 2 is true

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Suggested Answer: A

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Symbolic actions and symbolism are powerful tools in change management to emotionally engage stakeholders, as per the APMG Change Management Foundation. Statement 1 ('Leaders must lead by example') is true because leaders' visible actions (e.g., adopting new behaviors) reinforce change messages and build trust, appealing to hearts and minds. Statement 2 ('Only leaders can influence change') is false, as the framework recognizes that change agents, line managers, and even peers can influence change---not just leaders. Thus, only Statement 1 holds true in the context of symbolic influence.

by Edmond at Apr 08, 2025, 05:56 PM

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Rosenda

5 months ago

I think both statements have some truth to them.

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Candra

6 months ago

Wait, can only leaders really influence change?

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Leota

6 months ago

Totally agree, only 1 is true!

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Corrinne

6 months ago

Hmm, I’m not sure about that second one.

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Verona

6 months ago

Leaders definitely need to lead by example.

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Sylvie

7 months ago

I feel like neither statement is entirely true; change can come from anywhere, not just leaders.

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Kimbery

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards A, but I feel uncertain about whether the second statement is too absolute.

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Christiane

7 months ago

I think we practiced a question like this in class, and it seemed like both statements could be true in some contexts.

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Iluminada

7 months ago

I remember discussing how leaders should set an example, but I'm not sure if only leaders can influence change.

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Laurel

7 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is understanding how symbolic actions and leadership are connected. I'll select the answer that best captures that relationship.

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Alpha

8 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The first statement is about leading by example, which seems important for symbolic actions. The second statement is about who can influence change, which is also relevant. I think I have a good handle on this.

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Ruby

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully read through the statements and think about how they relate to the use of symbolism in leadership.

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Josephine

8 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key points about symbolic actions and leadership before selecting an answer.

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Hortencia

1 year ago

I'm going with D. Neither statement is entirely true. Leaders can influence change, but they're not the only ones who can do it. And leading by example is just one way to lead.

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Theodora

11 months ago

I'm going with D. Neither statement is entirely true. Leaders can influence change, but they're not the only ones who can do it. And leading by example is just one way to lead.

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