CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 86 Discussion

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

Question #: 86
Topic #: 5

LMN is a medium sized Organization which has faced a number of challenges due to the recent economic recession. In the last 3 years, its profits have fallen each year and it has made 10% of its staff redundant during the same period. LMN has a hierarchical structure with formal lines of communication. All of the key business decisions are made by a small senior management team, as the senior managers believe that they have the most experience to make these decisions.

LMN has recently hired an external change agent to review its activities and to make recommendations on what it must do to ensure its survival. Having spent several weeks talking to staff and observing the activities and management processes of LMN, the external change agent has made the following recommendations:

1. Reduce the management levels within LMN, as this is limiting its ability to respond effectively to customer demands.

2. Allow some of its staff to take part in the decision making process, as much experience and expertise is being overlooked when making key business decisions.

WhichTWO ofthe followingelements of the Cultural Web will bemostaffected by the change agent's recommendations?

AOrganizational structure

BSymbols

CRoutines and rituals

DPower structures

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Suggested Answer: A, D

by Kenneth at May 14, 2024, 12:32 AM

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Lindsey

3 months ago

Not sure if reducing management levels is the best idea, could lead to chaos.

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Susana

3 months ago

Wait, are they really going to let staff make decisions? That sounds risky!

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Gerald

3 months ago

I agree with A and D, makes total sense!

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Azzie

4 months ago

I think B might be affected too, symbols can shift with new management.

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Barbra

4 months ago

Definitely A and D, the structure and power dynamics will change.

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Paris

4 months ago

Routines and rituals might change too, especially if they start involving more staff in decisions. But I’m not entirely confident about that one.

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Hubert

4 months ago

I remember a similar practice question where we discussed how decision-making involvement could shift power dynamics. Maybe that’s relevant here?

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Kathryn

4 months ago

I'm not so sure about the power structures, though. It seems like the senior management might still hold a lot of influence even after changes.

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Theodora

5 months ago

I think the organizational structure will definitely be affected since the recommendation is to reduce management levels.

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Aleta

5 months ago

The key here is to identify the specific elements of the Cultural Web that will be most affected by the proposed changes. Organizational structure and power structures seem like the obvious choices, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.

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Kristian

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The recommendations to reduce management levels and involve more staff in decision-making will definitely impact the organizational structure and power dynamics within the company. Those are two key elements of the Cultural Web.

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Rolande

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions the "Cultural Web" but I'm not entirely sure how that concept relates to the changes being proposed. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Niesha

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. The change agent's recommendations are clearly aimed at changing the organizational structure and power structures within LMN.

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An

5 months ago

Wait, reducing IT infrastructure costs by 30%? That seems like a stretch. I don't think that's a realistic benefit of just following service desk procedures. I'll have to rule that one out.

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Kenny

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about risk assessment. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key differences between relative, absolute, comparable, and total risks.

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Sue

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know the resources need to be identical, but I'm not sure if they have to have the same name or path on each server. I'll need to review the Citrix documentation to be sure.

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Annice

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question on the types of short-term loans offered by banks. I'll need to carefully review the options and think about which one is the exception.

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Fabiola

9 months ago

I'm just wondering if the change agent has a flak jacket handy. Ticking off a 'small senior management team' is a bold move, but I admire the chutzpah!

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Corrinne

8 months ago

A: I wonder how the staff will react to being more involved in decision making.

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Georgiann

9 months ago

B: Definitely, but it sounds like the change agent has some solid recommendations.

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Danica

9 months ago

A: I agree, it takes guts to challenge the senior management like that.

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Merissa

9 months ago

Organizational structure and power structures, no doubt. Although I'm curious to see how the senior managers will react to having their authority challenged. Might be time to update those business cards.

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Samuel

9 months ago

Wow, this is a classic case of a top-heavy, outdated management style. I bet the senior managers are going to put up a fight against these changes. Popcorn, anyone?

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Laurel

9 months ago

It's going to be interesting to see how the cultural web elements are affected.

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Rebbecca

9 months ago

Including staff in decision making could lead to better outcomes.

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Marshall

9 months ago

Reducing management levels will definitely shake things up.

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Katy

9 months ago

Senior managers are not going to like giving up their power.

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Eugene

10 months ago

I agree with the change agent's recommendations. The hierarchical structure and centralized decision-making are clearly holding the organization back. Time to flatten that pyramid!

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Nikita

9 months ago

C) Routines and rituals

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Shanice

9 months ago

A) Organizational structure

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Fairy

10 months ago

I'm not sure about the routines and rituals being affected. But I can see how the power structures and organizational structure will need to change for the better.

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Jesus

10 months ago

Reducing the management levels and involving staff in decision-making will definitely impact the organizational structure and power structures within LMN. This makes perfect sense to me.

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