CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 109 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E01-1 exam

Question #: 109
Topic #: 2

Organisation X is 6 months into an overhaul initssupply chain management and production process.

The organisation aims to prevent errors before they occur, demands participation by all, including customers and suppliers, and the structure is driven by the entireBoard ofDirectors. Which method of management has Organisation X adopted?

ATotal Quality Management

BSix Sigma

CQuality Circles

DKaizen

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by Trinidad at Mar 24, 2025, 06:21 AM

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Allene

5 months ago

Definitely TQM, it's all about everyone participating.

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Pete

5 months ago

Wait, are they really involving customers too? That's surprising!

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Noble

6 months ago

Sounds like Total Quality Management to me!

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Thersa

6 months ago

I think it's more like Six Sigma.

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Isreal

6 months ago

Not sure, but Kaizen seems too focused on small changes for this scale.

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Jeanice

6 months ago

Kaizen is about continuous improvement, but it doesn't really mention the whole board being involved like this question does.

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Ronald

6 months ago

Quality Circles seem more about small groups working on specific issues, so I don't think that's it.

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Yuki

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Six Sigma focusing on preventing errors too. Maybe that's the right answer?

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Danica

7 months ago

I think this sounds a lot like Total Quality Management since it emphasizes participation from everyone, including customers and suppliers.

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Annamaria

7 months ago

The key details that stand out to me are the focus on error prevention and the involvement of the entire organization, including customers and suppliers. Based on that, I think the most likely answer is Total Quality Management.

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Nobuko

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused by all the different quality management approaches we've covered. I'll need to carefully review the details in the prompt and compare them to what I know about each method to make the best guess.

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Tanja

8 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. Preventing errors, broad participation, and executive-level oversight - that sounds a lot like Total Quality Management to me. I'm pretty confident that's the right answer here.

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Tequila

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The details mention preventing errors, customer/supplier involvement, and board-level direction, but I'm not sure which specific approach that corresponds to.

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Jeniffer

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about quality management approaches. I'll focus on the key details provided in the prompt to identify the correct method.

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Sylvie

1 year ago

I'm feeling good about Kaizen. After all, it's the 'continuous improvement' method that's all the rage in the business world these days. Time to show off my management expertise!

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Stephaine

1 year ago

Haha, Kaizen for sure! I bet the exam designers are hoping to catch some candidates with the 'Six Sigma' option, but us savvy test-takers know better.

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Portia

1 year ago

Quality Circles? Really? This question is too easy. The key details about participation and the Board of Directors involvement clearly point to Kaizen as the correct answer.

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Cristal

12 months ago

Yes, Quality Circles wouldn't involve the entire Board of Directors like Kaizen does.

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Stephane

12 months ago

I agree, Kaizen focuses on continuous improvement and involvement of all stakeholders.

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Tess

12 months ago

Yes, Quality Circles wouldn't involve the entire Board of Directors like Kaizen does.

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Fabiola

1 year ago

I agree, the involvement of the Board of Directors and focus on prevention of errors before they occur align with Kaizen principles.

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Deeann

1 year ago

I think the answer is Kaizen.

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Kristine

1 year ago

I think the answer is Kaizen.

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Casie

1 year ago

I'm going to go with Six Sigma on this one. The goal of eliminating defects and the emphasis on data-driven decision-making seem to fit the description.

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Hildegarde

1 year ago

Total Quality Management also involves everyone in the organization to prevent errors before they occur.

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Jutta

1 year ago

I agree, Six Sigma focuses on reducing errors and improving processes.

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Tamar

1 year ago

Looks like Organization X has embraced the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). The focus on preventing errors, involving all stakeholders, and top-level commitment are hallmarks of this approach.

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