CIPS Exam L3M4 Topic 1 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 1

'Using resources to a more productive effect, either by producing more output with the same re-source, or using less resource to obtain the same output'. This is a description of:

AEfficiency

BEffectiveness

CEconomy

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Suggested Answer: A

Efficiency.

This is a clear explanation of what is meant by 'efficiency'.

Economy and effectiveness are addressed by other QUESTION NO :s in this L3 series of tests including in this subject.

by Arlene at Apr 11, 2024, 05:35 PM

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Laine

11 days ago

I'm with you, In. Efficiency is the way to go. Although, I do have to give a shout-out to the person who came up with the term 'economy' as an answer choice. That's a bit of a curveball, but I can appreciate the creativity!

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In

13 days ago

Haha, I love how this is turning into a little academic debate! I'm going to have to side with the efficiency crowd on this one. It just seems like the most accurate description of what the question is asking for.

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Micaela

14 days ago

Hmm, I see your point, Jerry. Effectiveness is more about achieving the desired outcome, while efficiency is specifically about the resource utilization aspect. I think Jerry and Irene have the right idea here.

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Jerry

15 days ago

But wait, couldn't you also argue that effectiveness is about achieving the same result with fewer resources? I'm a bit torn on this one.

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Irene

17 days ago

I agree, Jerry. Efficiency is all about using resources optimally to produce the desired outcome. The question is really getting at the heart of that idea.

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Jerry

19 days ago

Ah, this is a tricky one! I've heard this concept described in different ways, but I think the key is really about maximizing output with minimal input. Efficiency definitely seems like the right answer here.

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