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CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following could be described as an organisation?

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Coal and oil are the correct answers. These are finite resources and will run out some day.

The others shown are renewables.


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Jenelle
3 months ago
The University of Phoenix is definitely an organization, no doubt about it.
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Rickie
3 months ago
Ethiopian Airlines is a classic example of a business organization!
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Annamae
3 months ago
Wait, can a single person really be called an organization?
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Wendell
4 months ago
I think a self-employed tutor counts too, but not in the same way.
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Elza
4 months ago
A local authority is definitely an organization.
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Frankie
4 months ago
Ethiopian Airlines is a business, but I wonder if it qualifies as an organization in the same way as a government body. It’s tricky!
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Diane
4 months ago
I feel like we had a similar question about educational institutions being organizations. The University of Phoenix seems like a clear example, so I’d lean towards option C.
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Lettie
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure about self-employed tutors. They might not fit the traditional definition of an organization, but I could be wrong.
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Sina
5 months ago
I remember we discussed that local authorities are definitely considered organizations, so I think option A is a strong choice.
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Venita
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll start by defining what an organization is, then evaluate each option against that definition. That should help me identify the correct answer.
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Mose
5 months ago
A local authority and a business like Ethiopian Airlines are clearly organizations, but I'm not sure about the self-employed tutor or the University of Phoenix. I'll have to analyze those more closely.
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Ria
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to think through the characteristics of an organization and see which of these options aligns best.
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Claribel
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the definition of an organization. I'll carefully consider each option and select the one that best fits the description.
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Jess
9 months ago
As a self-employed tutor, I'm like a one-person organization. I'm the CEO, the janitor, and the coffee break coordinator. All in a day's work!
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German
9 months ago
I heard the University of Phoenix has great online programs, but I wonder if they're as organized as a local government. Maybe they should take a few lessons in bureaucracy!
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Alease
10 months ago
Ethiopian Airlines is a perfect example of an organization. It's a large-scale business with a complex hierarchy and operations.
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Lino
8 months ago
D) A business such as Ethiopian Airlines
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Nakita
9 months ago
C) The University of Phoenix, Arizona
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Vicki
9 months ago
A) A local authority / local government
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Gail
10 months ago
As a self-employed tutor, I'm not sure if I would be considered an organization. I guess it depends on how you define it.
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Alesia
8 months ago
C) The University of Phoenix, Arizona
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Andra
8 months ago
B) A self-employed tutor of online education
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Coletta
9 months ago
A) A local authority / local government
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Felicidad
10 months ago
The University of Phoenix is a great choice. It's a well-known educational institution with a structured system and processes.
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Soledad
9 months ago
D) A business such as Ethiopian Airlines
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Santos
9 months ago
C) The University of Phoenix, Arizona
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Giuseppe
9 months ago
A) A local authority / local government
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Kelvin
10 months ago
A local authority/local government is definitely an organization. It has a clear structure, employees, and a specific purpose.
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Ling
10 months ago
I'm not sure about B though. Isn't a self-employed tutor more like an individual rather than an organization?
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Louvenia
10 months ago
I agree with Catina. They all have a structure and purpose.
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Catina
10 months ago
I think A, B, C, and D could all be considered organizations.
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