Discuss CIPS L3M1 Exam Topic 2 Question 50

The primary objective of a private sector organisation is...

ATo boost national prestige

BTo make profit

CTo provide services

DTo create jobs

Suggested Answer: B

The primary objective of private sector is to create profit(s).

While the other answers may occur in private sector, they are not the primary objective.

17 comments · newest first

Jody 2 months ago

Exactly, without profit, the organization can't survive.

Reynalda 2 months ago

I feel like profit is the priority, everything else follows.

Vicki 2 months ago

C) To provide services is also a factor, but profit is key.

Veronique 2 months ago

A) To boost national prestige sounds nice, but it's not realistic.

Celia 2 months ago

True, but jobs come as a result of making profit.

Tracey 2 months ago

But what about D) To create jobs? Isn't that important too?

Cruz 3 months ago

I agree, profit drives everything in the private sector.

Lavera 3 months ago

I think it's B) To make profit. That's their main goal.

Edwin 3 months ago

Isn't it surprising that boosting national prestige isn't a priority?

Madelyn 3 months ago

Agreed with B! Without profit, how can they sustain?

Markus 3 months ago

Wait, are we really saying profit is the only goal? Seems too narrow.

Lacresha 4 months ago

I think it's more about C) To provide services. Profit comes second.

Rebbecca 4 months ago

Definitely B) To make profit. That's the main goal!

Rasheeda 4 months ago

I recall discussing how job creation is a benefit of private organizations, but I think profit is still the primary objective.

Louvenia 4 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I feel like providing services is also important for private companies, but profit seems to be the main focus.

Haley 4 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized profit as the primary goal, so I’m leaning towards option B.

Meaghan 4 months ago

I think the main goal of a private sector organization is to make profit, but I’m not entirely sure if that’s the only objective.

CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 50 Discussion