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

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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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Vanna

4 months 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

2 months ago

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

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Dahlia

3 months ago

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

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Jettie

3 months ago

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

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Della

3 months ago

B) Values embedded in an organisation

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Selene

3 months ago

A) The way we do things around here

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Kara

3 months ago

A) The way we do things around here

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Hubert

4 months 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

4 months ago

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

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Abraham

3 months ago

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

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Glory

3 months ago

B) Values embedded in an organisation

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Lavelle

3 months ago

A) The way we do things around here

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Casie

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months ago

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

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Tammy

3 months ago

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

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Joni

3 months ago

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

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Viva

3 months ago

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

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Shawana

3 months ago

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

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Edgar

4 months ago

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

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Deja

4 months ago

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

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