CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Exam - Topic 8 Question 61 Discussion

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

Question #: 61
Topic #: 8

Z is a medium-sized UK based accounting practice. Z operates a graduate training scheme. The trainees are given an induction and then placed on a three-year training programme designed to help develop professional skills and experience.

The training programme has been in existence for many years. However, there is no clear consensus amongst the partners of Z about what the trainees should be able to do on completion of the programme and therefore what the training programme should emphasize. This lack of clarity is affecting the morale and commitment of the trainees and significant numbers are failing the programme or leaving to join a rival firm.

Z's HR Department recognizes the need for committed and well motivated accountants to meet the increased expectations of clients and the competition from rival firms. The HR Department has identified changes to the training programme that can be implemented gradually through a series of initiatives.

Which TWO of the following statements regarding the change required in Z are correct? (Choose two.)

AUnderstanding which day-to-day behaviors to reinforce within the training programme, is about 'routines and rituals' according to the Cultural Web.

BThe change would be classified as a 'revolutionary change' according to Balogum and Hope Hailey.

CThe need to manage the competitive position is an example of an 'external direct trigger' for change.

DThe plans to combat competition would be considered as a 'structure' factor according to the McKinsey 7 S model.

EThe skills, abilities and competences of the organization's employee's are a 'hard' factor according to the McKinsey 7 S model.

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Suggested Answer: C, E

by Kimbery at Dec 06, 2022, 05:38 PM

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Cristal

4 months ago

'Hard' factors in the McKinsey model? That's spot on!

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Lacresha

4 months ago

The external triggers for change are definitely a big deal here.

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Justine

4 months ago

Wait, are they really going to change anything?

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Olive

4 months ago

Totally agree, it's crucial for trainee morale!

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Harris

4 months ago

Sounds like they really need to clarify their training goals.

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Reita

5 months ago

I recall the McKinsey 7 S model, and I believe the skills and competences of employees are considered 'hard' factors, but I need to double-check that.

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Georgiana

5 months ago

I think the need to manage competition is definitely an 'external direct trigger' for change. That sounds familiar from our case studies.

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Kenda

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the change at Z could be seen as a 'revolutionary change' since it seems pretty significant.

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Gracie

5 months ago

I remember discussing the Cultural Web in class, and I think 'routines and rituals' might relate to how the training programme is structured.

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Tayna

5 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The file size is 2600 bytes, and we need to determine how many sectors are allocated. I think I can work this out.

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Lisha

5 months ago

I think I practice a question on this where cloud solutions could increase latency, so wouldn't we want to avoid Azure entirely?

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Leigha

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about the category of disaster that includes things like terrorism and sabotage. That has to be "Organized or deliberate disruptions." I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Sonia

5 months ago

Hmm, this question seems a bit tricky. I'll need to carefully read through the information provided and think through the different call handling rules.

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Yoko

5 months ago

Ah, this is a good one. Auto Scaling is all about dynamically scaling resources up and down to meet demand. I'll make sure to select the options that highlight that flexibility and responsiveness to changing business requirements.

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