CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Topic 2 Question 106 Discussion

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Question #: 106
Topic #: 2

An organisation undertakes a planned strategy and it is currently at the stage of completing a strategic analysis.

It has defined what it is seeking to achieve, identified the strengths and weaknesses of the company and has undertaken a corporate appraisal.

What stage of its strategic analysis has the organisation failed to carry out?

AAn external analysis of the business's environment

BIdentification of strategic options

CIdentification of functional policies

DMaking strategic choices

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by Laurel at Jan 26, 2025, 04:43 PM

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Harrison

6 months ago

Haha, yeah, they're probably sitting in their office scratching their heads, wondering why their strategy isn't working. Shoulda done their homework!

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Karan

6 months ago

Yes, identifying strategic options is crucial, but without knowing the external factors, it's hard to make informed choices.

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Pansy

6 months ago

Hmm, I bet they're kicking themselves for not doing the external analysis. That's like building a house without checking the foundation first.

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Sharee

5 months ago

User 2: I agree, it's like trying to make decisions without knowing what's going on outside of your company.

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Jenise

5 months ago

User 1: Yeah, they definitely missed a crucial step by not doing the external analysis.

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Stevie

6 months ago

I'm going to have to go with option A) on this one. Skipping the external analysis is like trying to navigate without a map - you're bound to get lost.

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Ernest

5 months ago

User 4: So true, the external analysis sets the foundation for the rest of the strategic analysis process.

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Sanjuana

5 months ago

User 3: It's like trying to drive blindfolded, you need to see the road ahead to know where you're going.

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Mirta

6 months ago

User 2: Definitely, without knowing what's going on outside the company, it's hard to make informed decisions.

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Edison

6 months ago

User 1: I agree, an external analysis is crucial for understanding the business environment.

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Lisandra

6 months ago

But what about identifying strategic options? Isn't that important too?

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Donette

6 months ago

Ah, I see. They've done the internal analysis but failed to look at the external factors that could impact their strategy. Rookie mistake!

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Ria

5 months ago

They need to go back and complete the external analysis before making any strategic choices.

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Sharen

5 months ago

D) Making strategic choices

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Felicia

5 months ago

Exactly, they can't make informed decisions without looking at all the options available.

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Basilia

5 months ago

B) Identification of strategic options

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Jame

5 months ago

That's right, they need to consider the external factors before making strategic choices.

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Larae

5 months ago

A) An external analysis of the business's environment

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Mayra

6 months ago

The organization has clearly missed out on conducting an external analysis of the business environment. That's a crucial step in the strategic analysis process.

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