CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 98 Discussion

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Question #: 98
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following is adirectexternal change trigger?

AA powerful competitor forcing an Organization to cut its prices.

BA general increase in the use of the Internet by society.

CThe introduction of new environmental protection policies by the government.

DAn economic recession in an Organization's home country.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

by Desirae at Sep 18, 2024, 09:17 AM

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Nada

6 months ago

A powerful competitor can really shake things up!

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Clarinda

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure D counts as external?

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Cherry

6 months ago

C is a clear external trigger, no doubt!

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Lang

7 months ago

I think B is more about societal trends, not direct.

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Marci

7 months ago

Definitely A, competition drives change!

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Tijuana

7 months ago

I feel like the increase in Internet use is more of a general trend rather than a direct trigger. I think I lean towards the competitor's actions being the right answer.

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Katie

7 months ago

I'm torn between the economic recession and the competitor's actions. Both seem like they could directly impact an organization, but I can't recall which one is classified as external.

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Val

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think the introduction of new environmental policies could also be considered an external change, but it feels less direct.

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Tamie

8 months ago

I think a powerful competitor forcing an organization to cut prices is a direct external change trigger, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Barbra

8 months ago

I've got it! The answer is A. A powerful competitor forcing price cuts is a clear external change that the organization has to respond to. The other options are more general environmental changes.

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Ling

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Is it B, the general increase in Internet use? Or maybe C, the new environmental policies?

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Augustine

8 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is A - a powerful competitor forcing an organization to cut its prices.

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Bettye

8 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. A direct external change trigger would be something that directly impacts the organization from outside. I'm leaning towards A or D as the best options.

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Zena

1 year ago

Wait, isn't the government introducing new environmental policies a 'direct' external change trigger? C gets my vote!

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Felton

1 year ago

A powerful competitor forcing an organization to cut prices? Sounds like a classic case of external pressure. I'll go with A on this one.

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Carol

11 months ago

I think it's important for organizations to be aware of these external triggers and adapt accordingly.

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Christiane

11 months ago

It's true, external pressure like that can really impact a company's decisions.

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Barrie

12 months ago

I agree, a powerful competitor can definitely force an organization to cut prices.

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Denae

1 year ago

Haha, an economic recession in the home country? That's a tough one, but I'd go with D. Talk about a real direct external change trigger!

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Melodie

11 months ago

Yeah, it can really shake things up for an organization.

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Tawny

11 months ago

I agree, an economic recession is definitely a direct external change trigger.

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Johnathon

12 months ago

D) An economic recession in an Organization's home country.

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Sanjuana

12 months ago

C) The introduction of new environmental protection policies by the government.

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Merilyn

12 months ago

B) A general increase in the use of the Internet by society.

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Mozell

12 months ago

Annice: It's a tough situation to navigate for sure.

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Cordie

1 year ago

A) A powerful competitor forcing an Organization to cut its prices.

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Annice

1 year ago

User 2: Definitely, it can have a huge impact on an organization's operations.

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Alida

1 year ago

User 1: I agree, an economic recession can really shake things up.

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Tasia

1 year ago

B seems like the most logical choice to me. A general increase in the use of the Internet by society is a significant external change that can drive organizations to adjust their strategies.

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An

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is C. The introduction of new environmental protection policies by the government is a direct external change trigger that can force an organization to adapt.

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