CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam

Question #: 30
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'Shareholders are an example of stakeholders'. True or false?

ATrue

BFalse

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Suggested Answer: C, D

To gain market share and to create shareholder value (increase the value of shares) are common aims of private sector organisations.

The other two answers are the antithesis of what firms usually want.

by Raymon at Feb 12, 2025, 01:13 PM

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Keena

3 months ago

False! There are many types of stakeholders beyond just shareholders.

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Frank

3 months ago

Totally true! They influence company decisions.

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Chuck

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit too simple.

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Dyan

4 months ago

I disagree, not all stakeholders are shareholders.

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Chaya

4 months ago

True, shareholders definitely have a stake in the company.

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Goldie

4 months ago

I feel like I might be mixing up terms here. Are all shareholders considered stakeholders, or just some?

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Jonell

4 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we discussed different types of stakeholders. I think the answer is true.

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Benedict

4 months ago

I'm not so sure... I remember something about stakeholders being broader than just shareholders.

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Leatha

5 months ago

I think shareholders are definitely stakeholders because they have a financial interest in the company.

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Lenna

5 months ago

I remember discussing stakeholders in class. I think the key is understanding that shareholders are just one example of a stakeholder.

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Paris

5 months ago

Wait, are shareholders the only type of stakeholder? I'm a bit confused about the wording here.

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Lynsey

5 months ago

Okay, let me see. Shareholders are definitely a type of stakeholder, so I'll go with true on this.

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Leota

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question, I'm pretty confident I can answer it correctly.

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Aleisha

10 months ago

Haha, this question is like a game of 'Spot the Difference' between shareholders and stakeholders. I'm going to have to go with False on this one.

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Salena

10 months ago

False. Shareholders are just one type of stakeholder, but there are other important stakeholders like employees, suppliers, and the community.

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Shenika

8 months ago

False

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Paz

8 months ago

False

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Janine

9 months ago

That's correct. Shareholders are indeed an example of stakeholders, but there are other groups as well.

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Malcom

9 months ago

True

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Trina

9 months ago

That's correct. Shareholders are indeed an example of stakeholders, but there are other stakeholders as well.

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Elmer

9 months ago

True

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Markus

10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm going to go with True, since shareholders have a vested interest in the company's performance.

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Deonna

8 months ago

B) False

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Sherrell

9 months ago

I agree, shareholders definitely have a stake in the company's success.

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Heidy

9 months ago

A) True

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Yesenia

10 months ago

False, shareholders are not the same as stakeholders. Stakeholders include a wider group of individuals and entities.

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Gregoria

8 months ago

False, shareholders are not the same as stakeholders.

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Gerald

8 months ago

True, shareholders are indeed stakeholders.

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Jospeh

8 months ago

B) False

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Eliseo

8 months ago

A) True

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Jacqueline

11 months ago

True, shareholders are definitely stakeholders in the company.

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Arlette

9 months ago

Yes, shareholders are considered stakeholders.

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Vinnie

9 months ago

True

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Kendra

9 months ago

That's correct, shareholders have a stake in the company.

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Stevie

9 months ago

B) False

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Kassandra

10 months ago

That's correct! Shareholders are indeed stakeholders.

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Katina

10 months ago

A) True

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Gertude

10 months ago

A) True

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Arlen

11 months ago

True. Shareholders are stakeholders because they have a direct interest in the company's performance.

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Hana

11 months ago

False. Stakeholders include employees and customers, not just shareholders.

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Desirae

11 months ago

True. Shareholders have a financial interest in the company.

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