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CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 107 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E02-1 exam
Question #: 107
Topic #: 1
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The Phase model of change, otherwise known as 'N step recipes for change', has come in for considerable criticism.

Which THREE of the following are common criticisms of this model of change?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

by Marti at Feb 07, 2025, 12:50 AM

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Alishia
3 months ago
B is just wrong, it’s not that complicated if you break it down.
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Lamar
3 months ago
Wait, E really? I hadn’t thought about power dynamics in change!
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Julene
3 months ago
D seems a bit harsh, but I see the point.
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Verlene
4 months ago
Totally agree with C, it’s messy out there!
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Kina
4 months ago
A is spot on! No one-size-fits-all for change.
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Zita
4 months ago
I recall that one of the critiques mentioned was about how it overlooks power dynamics in change, which seems pretty important.
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Vilma
4 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think the model's complexity makes it hard to apply practically.
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Patrick
4 months ago
I’m not sure, but I think one criticism is that it doesn’t really reflect the messy reality of change processes.
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Trina
5 months ago
I remember discussing how the Phase model oversimplifies change; it’s hard to believe there’s a 'one best way' to manage it.
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Tyra
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The Phase model is criticized for being too rigid and not accounting for the messy, iterative nature of change. I'll choose the options that speak to that lack of flexibility and real-world applicability.
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Stephaine
5 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at here. The key is recognizing that the Phase model is overly simplistic and doesn't capture the true complexity of organizational change. I'll make sure to select the options that highlight those limitations.
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Diego
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. The Phase model is a pretty well-known concept, but the criticisms seem quite nuanced. I'll need to really think through each option to make sure I understand the differences between them.
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Mirta
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward - I just need to identify the three most common criticisms of the Phase model of change. I'll carefully read through the options and select the three that best fit the description.
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Freeman
9 months ago
The 'N step recipes for change'? Sounds more like '10 steps to a migraine' if you ask me.
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Micheal
9 months ago
This Phase model sounds like a recipe for disaster, not change. Where's the 'add a pinch of common sense' step?
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Estrella
8 months ago
E) The approach does not encourage a critical perspective with regard to what is being changed, the outcomes and the ways in which change can maintain and reinforce power differences.
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Huey
8 months ago
C) The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of the change process.
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Arminda
8 months ago
A) There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.
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Lizbeth
9 months ago
A is the key issue. There is no 'one size fits all' approach to change management. Each situation is unique and requires a tailored solution. This model ignores that reality.
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Glen
8 months ago
E) The approach does not encourage a critical perspective with regard to what is being changed, the outcomes and the ways in which change can maintain and reinforce power differences.
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Winifred
8 months ago
C) The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of the change process.
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Kelvin
8 months ago
A) There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.
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Yuriko
10 months ago
E is an important criticism. Change should be scrutinized, not just implemented blindly. We need to consider the underlying motives and power dynamics at play.
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Hubert
9 months ago
E) The approach does not encourage a critical perspective with regard to what is being changed, the outcomes and the ways in which change can maintain and reinforce power differences.
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Micaela
9 months ago
C) The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of the change process.
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Janine
9 months ago
A) There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.
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Mindy
10 months ago
B is spot on. This model is way too complex and confusing. Who has time to follow a 'N step recipe' when you're trying to manage change? Give me something more practical and streamlined.
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Alayna
9 months ago
E) The approach does not encourage a critical perspective with regard to what is being changed, the outcomes and the ways in which change can maintain and reinforce power differences.
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Olga
9 months ago
C) The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of the change process.
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Lisha
10 months ago
A) There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.
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Laurena
10 months ago
The Phase model of change is too rigid and simplistic. Real-world change is messy and unpredictable. I agree with C - it doesn't capture the true nature of the process.
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Edda
9 months ago
E) The approach does not encourage a critical perspective with regard to what is being changed, the outcomes and the ways in which change can maintain and reinforce power differences.
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Roselle
9 months ago
C) The model does not capture the complex, untidy and iterative nature of the change process.
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Genevieve
10 months ago
A) There can be no 'one best way' or simple recipe for change management.
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Kirby
11 months ago
I also think that the approach does not encourage a critical perspective on what is being changed.
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Celestina
11 months ago
I agree with that. Another criticism is that the model does not capture the complex nature of the change process.
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Reuben
11 months ago
I think one common criticism is that there can be no 'one best way' for change.
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