CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRO19-P03-1 exam

Question #: 100
Topic #: 2

YY is a company which generates electricity from alternative energy sources It has just begun constructing a wind farm near a well-known beauty spot The protect has been controversial as campaigners say it will be noisy and unsightly.

The campaigners took legal action but lost the case Some of them have started a campaign of direct action against YY and are physically blocking roads leading to the site and attempting to intimidate YY's staff

YY has hired a security company to help it to protect its staff

Which of the following statements are view in relation to the ethics of this scenario''

Select ALL that apply.

AYY is within its rights to hire the security firm because it has duty of care to its employees

BThe security firm must take care not to use more force against the protestors than is absolutely necessary.

CYY no longer has any duty of care to the protestors since their actions are illegal because they lost their court case

DThe generation of electricity from clean renewable and sustainable sources is too important for the protestors' concerns to be considered

ESince the protestors have already lost their court case they would no longer be ethically justified in engaging in political lobbying to try to get the government to change the law in this area

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

by Effie at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Gregg

3 days ago

Haha, the protestors must be really desperate if they're trying to "intimidate" the staff. C is just plain wrong - YY still has a duty of care.

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Belen

8 days ago

I agree with A, B, and D. The protestors lost their case, so YY is justified in hiring security. But the security firm should avoid excessive force.

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Lili

14 days ago

A, B, and D are correct. YY has a duty to protect its employees, but the security firm must use only necessary force. The environmental benefits of the wind farm outweigh the protestors' concerns.

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Evangelina

19 days ago

D feels a bit extreme to me; I think the protestors' concerns should still be taken seriously, even if renewable energy is important.

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Cherilyn

24 days ago

I think B makes sense too, as the security firm should only use necessary force, but I wonder how that would be measured in practice.

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Colene

29 days ago

I'm not sure about C; just because the protestors lost in court doesn't mean they don't have rights or that YY can ignore their safety.

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Fernanda

1 month ago

I remember discussing the duty of care in class, so I think A is definitely a valid point for YY.

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Micaela

1 month ago

This is a classic case of conflicting ethical obligations. I'll need to weigh the rights and responsibilities of the company, the protestors, and the broader public interest. My approach will be to try to find a balanced solution that respects the different ethical considerations.

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Aliza

1 month ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to consider the competing ethical obligations and rights of the different parties involved. I'll make sure to address the nuances and avoid taking a strong stance on any one position.

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Reita

2 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. There are valid arguments on both sides. I'll need to carefully analyze the different ethical principles at play, like duty of care, the right to protest, and the importance of renewable energy.

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Quentin

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. It's not totally clear to me how the different statements relate to the ethics of the scenario. I'll need to read through it carefully and think about the underlying ethical principles.

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Geoffrey

2 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I'll focus on identifying the key ethical considerations and weighing the different perspectives.

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