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CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-P03-1 exam
Question #: 46
Topic #: 3
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GHY is a listed company. Tom isGHY'sCEO and Peter isitsnon-executive Chair of the Board. Tom and Peterbothhave substantial relevant business and industrial experience andboth are believed to have considerable integrity. Tom and Peter quickly developed a good working relationship after Peter's appointment. They have become close friends.

Tom briefs Peter on every aspect of the business. Tom and Peter jointlyagreethe agenda foreveryboard meetingandboth agree on the manner in which matterswill be presented to theboard.

Taking account of the principles of goodcorporategovernance, which of the following statements is correct?

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Suggested Answer: B, C, E

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Sheridan
3 months ago
D is a bit optimistic, isn't it? Dominance can sneak in unnoticed.
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Elenor
4 months ago
Non-contentious meetings can be misleading, though.
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Caprice
4 months ago
Really? I'm not sure if this is a good thing for unbiased decision-making.
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Rodolfo
4 months ago
I think it's great they have a good relationship! Cohesion is key.
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Leota
4 months ago
Sounds like a classic case of too much buddy-buddy in the boardroom.
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Carey
5 months ago
I recall that good governance requires transparency and objectivity. So, I lean towards option C as well, but I’m not completely confident.
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Remedios
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like close relationships between the CEO and Chair could lead to biased decision-making.
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Caitlin
5 months ago
I think I saw a similar question about board dynamics in our practice exams. It feels like option C might be the right choice here.
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Bobbye
5 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of independence in board relationships. This situation seems to blur those lines a bit.
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Shawnna
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about the principles of good corporate governance, but there are a lot of nuances to consider. I'll need to re-read the passage carefully and make sure I understand the implications before selecting an answer.
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Gertude
5 months ago
Ah, this is a classic corporate governance scenario. The key is to identify any potential threats to the Board's ability to provide effective oversight and challenge management. I've got a good handle on this topic, so I'm feeling confident about answering this one.
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Margot
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. The close relationship between the CEO and Chair could undermine the independence of the Board, but it's not clear-cut. I'll need to think through the potential risks and benefits to make the right call.
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Barney
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward - the relationship between the CEO and Chair raises concerns about corporate governance and potential conflicts of interest. I'll need to carefully consider the principles of good governance to determine the best answer.
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Peggy
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to review the material again before deciding.
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Carmela
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. Let me walk through the options systematically.
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Ricarda
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the impact of each profile on CPU load and server-side bandwidth.
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Alishia
10 months ago
The fact that Tom briefs Peter on every aspect of the business and they jointly agree on everything sounds a bit too cozy for my liking. I hope they don't start braiding each other's hair during the meetings.
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Wei
10 months ago
Wow, Tom and Peter are like the Siegfried and Roy of corporate governance! I hope they don't start performing any tiger acts in the boardroom.
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Alecia
9 months ago
C) The relationship between Peter and Tom may have a detrimental effect on company decision making as the Board is not always being informed about matters in an unbiased manner.
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Cristina
9 months ago
B) Non-contentious board meetings show how well Tom and Peter are running the company and shows that the management is cohesive.
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Jose
9 months ago
A) It is entirely appropriate that Tom and Peter have this kind of relationship and both are acting in the best interests of the company.
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Tawna
10 months ago
While a good working relationship is important, the fact that they jointly agree on the agenda and how matters are presented to the Board suggests a lack of independent oversight. This could be problematic.
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Mose
9 months ago
B) Non-contentious board meetings show how well Tom and Peter are running the company and shows that the management is cohesive.
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Ernest
9 months ago
C) The relationship between Peter and Tom may have a detrimental effect on company decision making as the Board is not always being informed about matters in an unbiased manner.
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Rikki
9 months ago
A) It is entirely appropriate that Tom and Peter have this kind of relationship and both are acting in the best interests of the company.
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Sena
11 months ago
The close relationship between Tom and Peter raises concerns about the objectivity and independence of the Board's decision-making process. The non-executive chair should maintain a certain distance to ensure proper oversight.
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Zita
9 months ago
D) Since the non-executive chair clearly has a significant role within this company there is little danger that any individual will become excessively dominant.
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Helene
9 months ago
C) The relationship between Peter and Tom may have a detrimental effect on company decision making as the Board is not always being informed about matters in an unbiased manner.
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Herschel
9 months ago
A) It is entirely appropriate that Tom and Peter have this kind of relationship and both are acting in the best interests of the company.
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Dwight
10 months ago
B) Non-contentious board meetings show how well Tom and Peter are running the company and shows that the management is cohesive.
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Deeanna
10 months ago
C) The relationship between Peter and Tom may have a detrimental effect on company decision making as the Board is not always being informed about matters in an unbiased manner.
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Craig
10 months ago
A) It is entirely appropriate that Tom and Peter have this kind of relationship and both are acting in the best interests of the company.
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Natalie
11 months ago
That's a valid point, Nidia. It's important for the board to be informed in an unbiased manner.
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Nidia
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe option C is more accurate. Their close friendship could lead to biased decision making.
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Natalie
11 months ago
I think option A is correct. Tom and Peter's relationship seems beneficial for the company.
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