CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 6 Question 89 Discussion

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

Question #: 89
Topic #: 6

Four orthopaedic surgeons in a busy hospital department have very different work habits. Each has their own team of medical technicians who are used to the surgeons' personal preferences and are very comfortable with their routines; they basically do the same things every day. This way of working has gone on for several years.

When a new administration manager suggested that they train all of the technicians to work with all the surgeons this led to significant resistance from all of the parties involved. The technicians were concerned that they would no longer be able to perform their usual daily tasks.

On the basis ofthe scenariowhat would bethe main cause of their resistance?

AThe technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.

BThe technicians' concern over personal loss such as benefits and privileges.

CThe technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.

DThe technicians' belief that role ambiguity and uncertainty would increase.

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by Lashaunda at Jun 01, 2024, 11:25 AM

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Horace

3 months ago

Wait, are they really worried about efficiency? That seems odd!

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Isaac

3 months ago

Totally agree, role ambiguity is a big concern here.

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Cordie

3 months ago

Change can be tough, but it could improve efficiency too!

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Virgie

4 months ago

Really? I feel like it's more about job security and benefits.

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Julian

4 months ago

I think it's definitely about fear of losing their routines.

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Lillian

4 months ago

I was thinking about option B too, but I wonder if their personal benefits are really at risk. It seems more about their daily tasks and comfort level.

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Annabelle

4 months ago

This scenario reminds me of a practice question we did on change management. I think option C makes sense since they might worry about efficiency dropping with all the changes.

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Clarence

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option D could also be a big factor. If they have to adapt to different surgeons, it might create confusion about their roles.

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Royal

5 months ago

I remember studying about resistance to change in organizations, and I think the technicians might fear losing their established routines. So, maybe option A is correct?

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Elinore

5 months ago

I think the technicians are probably worried that the changes would harm the efficiency of the department. They know their surgeons' preferences inside and out, so having to adapt to new ways of working could slow things down and impact patient care.

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Rodolfo

5 months ago

Okay, I've got it! The main cause of their resistance is definitely the technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits. They've been doing the same things for years and are comfortable with their routines, so the proposed changes would be really disruptive for them.

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Lizbeth

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few options that seem plausible, but I'm not totally sure which one is the main cause of their resistance. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Lai

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about organizational change and resistance. I think the key is to focus on the technicians' perspective and what they might be most concerned about.

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Lashandra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the terminology here. I'll need to review my notes on Juniper devices and QoS configurations to make sure I understand the concepts.

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Lynda

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question before, and I feel like the multi-device broker was relevant, but I can't remember its exact role in balancing.

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Jacklyn

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking about how Drake's actions impacted Spain's power, or something more specific like their territory or treaties? I'll have to read through the options closely.

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Ranee

5 months ago

Based on the requirements, I think option C is the best approach. Deploying the APs for 5 GHz coverage and enabling the 2.4 GHz radios should give us the desired characteristics.

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Ty

10 months ago

I heard the technicians are threatening to go on strike if they have to work with 'those other weirdos.' They're probably afraid the new surgeons will make them do the chicken dance during operations or something.

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Karl

8 months ago

D) The technicians' belief that role ambiguity and uncertainty would increase.

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Mila

8 months ago

C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.

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Phyliss

9 months ago

A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.

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Roosevelt

10 months ago

Ha! I bet the technicians are worried that the surgeons won't be able to perform as well without their familiar routines. They probably think we'll mess everything up.

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Dean

10 months ago

You know, I bet the technicians are also worried about losing their special privileges and benefits. Change can be a real threat to their status quo.

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Dorothea

8 months ago

You're right, change can be unsettling for everyone involved.

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Aleshia

9 months ago

C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.

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Rodrigo

9 months ago

A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.

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Lenita

10 months ago

I agree. Those technicians have been doing the same things for years, and they're worried that the new system will disrupt their workflow and make their jobs more complicated.

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Karan

8 months ago

D) The technicians' belief that role ambiguity and uncertainty would increase.

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Gretchen

9 months ago

C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.

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Yuette

10 months ago

A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.

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Tricia

10 months ago

The technicians' fear of losing their established routines and comfort zones is definitely the main cause of the resistance. Change is often uncomfortable, even when it's for the better.

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