CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 112 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E03-1 exam

Question #: 112
Topic #: 3

Company GG is consideringitsfuture strategy on delivering a long-term competitive advantage. The Finance Director has recommended that the Board includes in the strategy a separate section on sustainability.

Which of the following is NOT a correct sustainability statement?

AThe creation of wealth should be integrated with long-term sustainable development.

BAn advantage of sustainable development is the reduction of costs though efficiency.

CWhen establishing sustainability only financial key performance indicators should beconsidered.

DResources are used at a rate that allows them to be replaced.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Tawna at Jul 08, 2025, 06:42 PM

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Alishia

4 months ago

Reducing costs through efficiency is a major plus for sustainable practices!

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Ashanti

4 months ago

Isn't it obvious that wealth creation and sustainability go hand in hand?

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Cherry

4 months ago

Wait, are people really suggesting we ignore environmental factors?

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Tiera

5 months ago

Sustainability should definitely include more than just financials!

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Allene

5 months ago

I agree, focusing only on financial KPIs is a huge mistake.

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Krissy

5 months ago

I thought we learned that sustainability involves social and environmental factors too, not just financial ones. So, option C seems wrong to me.

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Magnolia

5 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice case we did where we talked about integrating sustainability into business strategy. I think option C contradicts that idea.

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Genevive

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like all the other statements align with sustainability principles. Maybe option C is the odd one out?

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Annabelle

6 months ago

I remember discussing how sustainability should encompass more than just financial metrics, so I think option C might be the one that's incorrect.

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Roxane

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm going to re-read the options carefully and try to spot the key differences before making my choice.

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Paola

6 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. I remember discussing the importance of integrating financial and non-financial factors when considering sustainability, so I think I know which option is the odd one out.

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Lorita

6 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking which statement is NOT a correct sustainability statement, so I need to identify the one that doesn't align with the principles of sustainable development.

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Cassie

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I want to make sure I understand the differences between them before selecting an answer.

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Yolande

7 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think I can identify the correct sustainability statement based on the key concepts we've covered in class.

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Goldie

8 months ago

Ah, the age-old debate: sustainability vs. profitability. I think we all know which one the board is really interested in. *sigh* Guess I'll go with C and call it a day.

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An

9 months ago

Hold up, are we sure option B is correct? Reducing costs through efficiency? That's just good business, not necessarily sustainable. Gotta think bigger picture here, folks.

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Franklyn

9 months ago

I'm gonna go with C on this one. Who needs to worry about the environment when you've got those sweet, sweet profits? Am I right, or am I right? *wink wink*

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Winfred

9 months ago

D sounds like the most sustainable approach to me. Using resources at a rate they can be replaced is key for long-term success.

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Tony

7 months ago

User 3: I think option C is not a correct sustainability statement. We should consider more than just financial indicators when it comes to sustainability.

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