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CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E02-1 exam

Question #: 103
Topic #: 3

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Charles Handy described organisational culture as:

AThe way we do things around here

BValues embedded in an organisation

CAn invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together

DThe way of the employees and their beliefs

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Suggested Answer: A

by Merlyn at Nov 15, 2024, 11:15 PM

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Tenesha

9 months ago

Definitely A! It captures the essence of culture perfectly.

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Peggie

10 months ago

Wait, is it really just about beliefs? Seems too simple.

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Malcolm

10 months ago

I think it's more about the invisible bonds that connect us.

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Laurel

10 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about how we do things!

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Sheron

10 months ago

I always thought it was about values embedded in an organisation.

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Kristofer

10 months ago

I vaguely recall a practice question that mentioned beliefs and behaviors of employees, which makes me lean towards option D.

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Lashon

11 months ago

I feel a bit confused about this one. I thought it was more about the invisible aspects that connect people, like option C.

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Valentin

11 months ago

I remember studying about values in organisational culture, so I feel like option B could be relevant too.

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Mertie

11 months ago

I think Handy said something like "the way we do things around here," but I'm not entirely sure if that's the exact wording.

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Essie

11 months ago

I'm a bit stuck on this one. Maybe I should review my notes on organizational culture before deciding.

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Bulah

11 months ago

I remember learning about this in class. I'll try to recall the main points and see if that helps me choose the right answer.

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Kallie

11 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. I think the key is understanding Handy's definition of organizational culture.

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Bettye

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Shala

11 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I'm pretty confident I know the answer.

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Vanna

1 year ago

B is the classic definition, but I think Handy was really trying to emphasize the 'how' rather than the 'what' of organisational culture.

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Joanne

1 year ago

C) An invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together

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Dahlia

1 year ago

I agree, Handy was more focused on the 'how' aspect of organisational culture.

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Jettie

1 year ago

C) An invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together

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Della

1 year ago

B) Values embedded in an organisation

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Selene

1 year ago

A) The way we do things around here

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Kara

1 year ago

A) The way we do things around here

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Hubert

1 year ago

Haha, I was hoping for an answer choice that mentioned the mandatory Friday pizza parties. That's the real glue that binds us together!

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Michael

1 year ago

D is too focused on just the employees. Organisational culture is more than just individual beliefs.

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Abraham

1 year ago

C) An invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together

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Glory

1 year ago

B) Values embedded in an organisation

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Lavelle

1 year ago

A) The way we do things around here

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Casie

1 year ago

I'd go with C. It captures the intangible yet unifying aspect of culture in a way that resonates with me.

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Renato

1 year ago

I believe it could also be B) Values embedded in an organisation, as values play a significant role in shaping the culture.

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Tegan

1 year ago

Option A seems to be the most comprehensive and accurate description of organisational culture.

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Tammy

1 year ago

An invisible bond tying the people together is crucial for a strong organizational culture.

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Joni

1 year ago

I think values embedded in an organization also play a significant role in shaping its culture.

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Viva

1 year ago

It's true, the way we do things around here really defines the culture of an organization.

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Shawana

1 year ago

I agree, option A really captures the essence of organisational culture.

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Edgar

1 year ago

I agree with Deja, because the culture of an organization is reflected in the way things are done.

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Deja

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) The way we do things around here.

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