CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 6 Question 117 Discussion

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

Question #: 117
Topic #: 6

AW is a newly appointed manager of the accounts department in organisation S. Her appointment has been well received by members of the department who recognise AW as a skilled and well qualified accountant.

However, AW has been frustrated by progress in departmental team meetings which tend to be unruly, unproductive and disorganised. AW recognises a need to improve the effectiveness of the meetings.

WhichTHREE actionsshouldAW takein order to have more effective meetings?

AProduce an agenda at the meeting

BDetermine the purpose of the meeting

CPublish lengthy and detailed minutes

DManage the plan of action

EEstablish who should attend

FAllow attendees to talk through issues with each other independent of the chairperson

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Suggested Answer: B, D, E

by Louvenia at Oct 31, 2025, 12:17 AM

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Meaghan

26 days ago

D is important. A plan of action ensures we follow through.

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Chun

1 month ago

Agreed! A clear agenda helps too. A is definitely needed.

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Jame

1 month ago

Independent discussions? Sounds risky to me.

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Kristel

1 month ago

Wait, can meetings really be that disorganized?

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Maira

2 months ago

Lengthy minutes? Nah, that just adds confusion.

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Tricia

2 months ago

I think determining the purpose is key too.

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Asuncion

2 months ago

Haha, C - publishing lengthy minutes is a surefire way to put everyone to sleep in the next meeting.

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Evangelina

2 months ago

Agreed, those three options will help AW get the meetings back on track.

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Wava

2 months ago

B, D, E are the key actions to have more effective meetings.

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Renay

2 months ago

I feel like establishing who should attend is important too, but I wonder if allowing attendees to talk independently could lead to more chaos instead of order.

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Clorinda

3 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this where managing the plan of action was key. It seems like a good way to ensure follow-through on decisions made.

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Nicolette

3 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think determining the purpose of the meeting is crucial. It sets the tone and expectations, right?

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Miesha

3 months ago

I think B is crucial. Knowing the purpose keeps everyone focused.

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Venita

3 months ago

A clear agenda is a must!

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Nickolas

4 months ago

E is key! The right people should be there to make decisions.

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Lenna

4 months ago

I'd also add F - allowing attendees to discuss issues freely can lead to better solutions.

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Belen

4 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of having a clear agenda before meetings. It really helps keep everyone focused.

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Shaun

4 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. I'd say the top three actions are: establish who should attend, determine the purpose, and manage the plan of action. Those seem like they'd make the biggest difference in improving the effectiveness of the meetings.

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Royal

4 months ago

I think producing an agenda would be a good first step. That could help provide some structure and keep the discussions on track. And determining the purpose upfront is a smart move too.

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Trinidad

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a few ideas. I'd definitely say establishing who should attend is important - that could help cut down on the unruliness. And managing the plan of action seems key to keeping things productive.

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Marge

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure where to start. Maybe I'd try to determine the purpose of the meetings first, as that could help guide the other actions to take.

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Paul

5 months ago

I think I'd start by looking at the key points in the question - it seems like the main issue is that the team meetings are unruly and unproductive. So I'd focus on actions that could help make the meetings more structured and effective.

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Derick

2 days ago

Definitely! Managing the plan of action can guide discussions effectively.

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Vannessa

7 days ago

Yes, knowing the purpose of the meeting helps everyone stay focused.

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Sarah

3 months ago

I agree, an agenda is crucial for keeping things on track.

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