Discuss CIMA CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam Topic 7 Question 109

Several researchers have identified strong connections between corporate culture and resistance to organisational change.

Which TWOof the followingare likely to bemost resistantto organisational change:

AH is a partnership of professionals with similar training, background and expertise. Power lies in senior individuals who generally believe themselves to be more important thanthe business. Co-operative and consistent behaviour is unusual.

BE is a small entrepreneurial firm controlled by an owner-manager. There are few rules and little bureaucracy. The firm can react quickly and decision making by the owner will be swift.

CF is a large bureaucratic organisation, structured by function. Staff working in F tend to be preoccupied with fulfilling their narrow job duties, with an emphasis on consistent, day-to-day routines.

DG is a project-based organisation where flexible teams are formed to solve particular problems. G is characterised by teamwork, flexibility and a strong commitment to making things happen.

Suggested Answer: A, B, C

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29 comments · newest first

Whitley 10 months ago

Wait, how can G be resistant? They sound super flexible!

Grover 10 months ago

I’m not so sure about B, they seem pretty adaptable with that owner-manager setup.

Cyril 11 months ago

Totally agree, C is definitely going to struggle with change too.

Wilson 11 months ago

A and C are both likely to resist, but I think A might be worse.

Staci 11 months ago

A seems like a classic case of resistance, especially with that power dynamic.

Noelia 11 months ago

G seems like it would adapt well to change, but I wonder if A's partnership model could really hold back progress.

Lavonda 12 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we discussed how strong hierarchies can lead to resistance. A and C seem to fit that pattern.

Bambi 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like partnerships like A could also resist change because of the power dynamics involved.

Raylene 12 months ago

I remember studying how bureaucratic organizations often resist change due to their rigid structures. So, I think C might be one of the answers.

Pearlene 1 year ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The descriptions make it clear that the partnership (A) and the large bureaucratic organization (C) would be the most resistant to change, given their emphasis on seniority, consistency, and narrow job duties.

Crista 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. The key is to look for cultures that are more rigid, hierarchical, and focused on maintaining the status quo. A and C seem like the best options based on that.

Clare 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different corporate cultures described. I'll need to carefully read through each one and think about which ones would be most resistant to change.

Tiera 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward - I just need to identify the two corporate cultures that are most resistant to change based on the descriptions provided.

Loren 1 year ago

Option D is the clear winner for me. A project-based organization with a focus on teamwork and flexibility is practically begging for change to happen. They'll be the first ones out the door with their new ideas.

Juliana 1 year ago

Haha, I can just imagine the owner-manager of Option B trying to make decisions 'swiftly' while their employees are trying to keep up. Sounds like a recipe for disaster during a change!

Irving 1 year ago

Option A seems like the second most resistant. Professionals with a strong belief in their own importance and a lack of cooperative behavior are not going to be receptive to change.

Anisha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Irving

C) F is a large bureaucratic organisation, structured by function. Staff working in F tend to be preoccupied with fulfilling their narrow job duties, with an emphasis on consistent, day-to-day routines.

Haydee 1 year ago

↳ replying to Irving

A) H is a partnership of professionals with similar training, background and expertise. Power lies in senior individuals who generally believe themselves to be more important than the business. Co-operative and consistent behaviour is unusual.

Gussie 2 years ago

I think Option C is the most resistant to organizational change. A large bureaucratic organization with a focus on consistent routines is unlikely to embrace new approaches quickly.

Deeanna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

Yeah, they are probably stuck in their old ways and resistant to trying something new.

Jaclyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

I agree, large bureaucratic organizations tend to be slow to adapt to change.

Jeniffer 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

That's true. Project-based organizations like G are usually more agile and willing to try new approaches.

Cordell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

On the other hand, Option G, with its flexible teams and strong commitment to making things happen, seems more open to change.

Dona 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

Option C is definitely resistant to change. They are too focused on their routine job duties.

Delila 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

I agree, large bureaucratic organizations tend to be slow to adapt to change.

Sherly 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gussie

Option C is definitely resistant to change. They are too focused on their narrow job duties and routines.

Trinidad 2 years ago

I disagree. I believe E and F are the most resistant. E because of the owner-manager control and F because of the bureaucratic structure.

Melita 2 years ago

I agree with you, Merilyn. H because of the senior individuals and F because of the narrow job duties.

Merilyn 2 years ago

I think H and F are likely to be most resistant to change.

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