CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 64 Discussion

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

Question #: 64
Topic #: 4

The safety guard on a piece of equipment was broken. The factory manager suspended an operator who refused to operate the equipment until it was repaired.The factory manager paid another operator a bonus for operating the damaged equipment until the safety guard could be repaired.

What does this incident say about the control environment within that factory?

AManagement is not particularly concerned with managing risks.

BEmployees will perceive that management does not care about health and safety risks.

CThis factory's safety record is likely to be poor.

DEmployees are motivated to maintain productivity.

EManagement has a proportionate and considered attitude towards risk.

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by Mirta at Apr 09, 2024, 02:18 PM

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Hyun

3 months ago

But maybe they just wanted to keep things running smoothly?

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Dahlia

3 months ago

I think it shows a lack of proper risk management, for sure.

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Winfred

3 months ago

Wait, they actually rewarded someone for using broken equipment? That's wild!

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Josphine

4 months ago

Totally agree, this sends a bad message to everyone.

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Evangelina

4 months ago

Sounds like management doesn't care about safety at all.

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Ryann

4 months ago

I want to say that option D could be a possibility, but it seems more like management is prioritizing productivity over safety, which isn't a good sign.

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Rosenda

4 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we talked about safety culture. I think option C could be valid since a poor safety record might stem from such incidents.

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Ramonita

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option B makes sense too. If the manager rewards someone for ignoring safety, it sends a bad message.

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Ashlyn

5 months ago

I remember discussing how a broken safety guard could indicate a lack of concern for risks, so I think option A might be right.

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Viva

5 months ago

Yikes, this scenario doesn't paint a great picture of the control environment. Suspending one worker for refusing to use the unsafe equipment, but then paying another to use it anyway? That's a clear sign that management is more focused on production than on keeping employees safe. Not good at all.

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Rosio

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. On the surface, it seems like the manager is just trying to keep production going. But rewarding an employee for operating unsafe equipment is a major lapse in control. I'd say that points to a pretty dysfunctional control environment overall.

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Nobuko

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to look at how the manager responded to the safety issue. Suspending one worker but then incentivizing another to ignore the problem suggests management doesn't really prioritize health and safety controls. That's a red flag.

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Kristel

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this one. The manager's actions seem to send mixed signals - suspending one worker but rewarding another for the same unsafe behavior. Not sure what that says about the control environment.

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Sylvia

5 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question about the control environment. I'd focus on analyzing the actions of the factory manager and what they say about the company's priorities.

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Lashunda

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer has something to do with the initiative, since the question mentions creating an item from an initiative. I'll need to think through the different options carefully.

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Darnell

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if the classification tree coverage or use case/exception case coverage would be the best approach here. Given the unreliable nature of the system, I think the ability to set up and tear down the test suites and SUT would be crucial, so I'm leaning towards option C.

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Mozell

5 months ago

I remember studying operational audits in relation to ongoing security assessments, but I'm not sure if that's the exact term they used.

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Farrah

5 months ago

I can't recall if we specifically linked those principles to master data management. It feels like a tricky choice between security and vocabulary.

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Bulah

10 months ago

You know, they could've just called in 'Rosie the Riveter' to fix the safety guard. She wouldn't have taken any nonsense from the manager. Safety first, productivity second!

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Bette

8 months ago

D) Employees are motivated to maintain productivity.

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Annita

8 months ago

B) Employees will perceive that management does not care about health and safety risks.

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Melynda

9 months ago

A) Management is not particularly concerned with managing risks.

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Nan

9 months ago

D) Employees are motivated to maintain productivity.

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Wilda

9 months ago

B) Employees will perceive that management does not care about health and safety risks.

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Freeman

9 months ago

A) Management is not particularly concerned with managing risks.

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Veda

10 months ago

If I were the factory manager, I'd be looking for a new job. Seriously, who rewards employees for operating dangerous equipment? That's just asking for a lawsuit. Option B is the way to go.

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Dana

10 months ago

This is a classic case of 'profits over people.' Management's actions in this scenario scream 'we don't care about your well-being as long as the machines keep running.' Definitely Option B.

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Youlanda

10 months ago

I'm going with C on this one. A factory that prioritizes productivity over safety is likely to have a poor safety record. It's a recipe for disaster waiting to happen.

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Camellia

10 months ago

E) Management has a proportionate and considered attitude towards risk.

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Marge

10 months ago

A) Management is not particularly concerned with managing risks.

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Valentin

10 months ago

D) Employees are motivated to maintain productivity.

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Johnson

10 months ago

B) Employees will perceive that management does not care about health and safety risks.

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Millie

10 months ago

Option B seems to be the most accurate. By rewarding the employee for operating the damaged equipment, the factory manager is essentially showing that they prioritize productivity over employee safety - not a good look for the control environment.

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