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BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 46 Discussion

Posted by Raelene on Aug 03, 2025 at 12:20 AM

At a recent Board Meeting the Directors of an office fitting company ratified the company's mission as:

To meet or undercut all our competitors' prices'

Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be the company's vision?

Suggested Answer: A

A vision statement is a concise and inspiring statement of what the organisation aspires to be in the future. It should reflect the organisation's core values and purpose, and provide direction and motivation for its stakeholders. A vision statement should not be too specific or focused on the current state of the organisation, but rather on the desired future state. Therefore, option A is the best choice, as it expresses a clear and aspirational vision that aligns with the company's mission of meeting or undercutting all its competitors' prices. Option B is too narrow and does not capture the essence of the organisation's purpose. Option C is too vague and does not indicate how the organisation will achieve its goal. Option D is too generic and does not differentiate the organisation from its competitors.


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24 comments · newest first
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Earleen 10 months ago
Wait, are they really just aiming to undercut everyone? That seems risky.
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Youlanda 11 months ago
I think option D makes more sense for a vision.
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Selma 11 months ago
Sounds like they’re really focused on pricing!
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Wayne 11 months ago
Not sure if undercutting is a sustainable strategy...
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Merrilee 11 months ago
Definitely agree with option A for best value!
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Dusti 11 months ago
I was leaning towards D as well. It seems like the most ambitious option, which fits a vision statement better than just focusing on costs.
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Halina 12 months ago
I'm a bit confused. I feel like C makes sense since increasing market share is a long-term goal, but it doesn't really tie back to the mission.
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Rueben 12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about mission and vision statements, and I think a vision should inspire. So, A could be a good choice too.
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Man 1 year ago
I think the vision should reflect a broader goal than just pricing, so maybe D? But I'm not entirely sure.
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Krystina 1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The mission is all about pricing, so the vision is most likely going to be something that reflects that, like offering the best value or reducing costs. I'm going with option A.
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Ezekiel 1 year ago
This is a tricky one. The mission is clear, but the vision could go in different directions. I'm leaning towards option C, increasing market share, since that would align with the pricing focus. But I'm not 100% sure.
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Lavonda 1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The mission is all about pricing, so the vision is most likely going to be something that supports that, like reducing costs or offering the best value. I'm going with option A.
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Buck 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The mission is focused on pricing, but the vision could be about different things like market share or being the premier company. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Velda 1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question. The company's mission is to meet or undercut competitors' prices, so their vision is likely to be about offering the best value or reducing costs.
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Sylvia 1 year ago
Option D all the way! 'To be the premier office fitting company' sounds like a bold and ambitious vision that the company should strive for.
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Winfred 1 year ago
I think option B is the correct answer. Reducing the cost of office fitting by 5% is a clear, measurable goal that fits the company's mission.
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Eliseo 10 months ago
↳ replying to Winfred
True, but a vision should inspire, not just measure.
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Loren 10 months ago
↳ replying to Winfred
But B is specific and measurable, which is important!
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Sherman 10 months ago
↳ replying to Winfred
I agree, A captures the essence of what they want to be.
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Jestine 10 months ago
↳ replying to Winfred
I see your point, but option A seems more visionary.
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Vincenza 1 year ago
I agree with Iola, it makes sense to focus on providing value to customers.
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Iola 1 year ago
I think the company's vision is to offer the best value office fitting service.
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Shawnta 1 year ago
The company's mission focuses on undercutting competitors' prices, so their vision is most likely to be 'To offer the best value office fitting service' - that aligns with their cost-focused mission.
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Golda 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shawnta
A) To offer the best value office fitting service
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