CIPS Exam L3M4 Topic 3 Question 28 Discussion

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Question #: 28
Topic #: 3

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A cross-functional team is created to help progress the development of a new product in a manufac-turing business. Which two of the following activities are unlikely to be allocated to the representa-tive from the accounting and finance function?

ATo calculate anticipated sales demand at the target price

BCalculate the expected overall cost of the product

CPlan the recruitment of additional staff and training of them

DCheck that the expected cost provides a suitable profit margin

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Eleonora

4 months ago

As an accountant myself, I can say with certainty that C and D are the last things I'd want to be doing on a cross-functional team. Leave the hiring and pricing to the experts, that's what I say!

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Thad

3 months ago

A: Let's focus on what we do best and leave the rest to the other team members.

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Moon

3 months ago

B: Definitely, planning recruitment and checking profit margins should be left to the HR and sales teams.

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Toshia

3 months ago

A: I agree, calculating anticipated sales demand and expected overall cost are more in line with our expertise.

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Lyla

3 months ago

B) Calculate the expected overall cost of the product

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Kanisha

3 months ago

A) To calculate anticipated sales demand at the target price

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Katheryn

3 months ago

B) Calculate the expected overall cost of the product

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Kathrine

4 months ago

A) To calculate anticipated sales demand at the target price

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Carlota

4 months ago

I'm torn between B and D. The finance person would definitely be all over the costing, but profit margin seems like more of a strategic decision. C is just plain silly - can you imagine an accountant interviewing candidates?

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Jodi

4 months ago

Haha, the accounting guy trying to recruit and train new staff? Good one! That's definitely not their job. I'm going with C and D as the unlikely activities.

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Lili

4 months ago

I believe option A is also unlikely, as it involves sales demand which is not typically handled by accounting and finance.

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Cordell

5 months ago

I agree with Lorrie, planning recruitment and training is more related to HR.

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Leota

5 months ago

I think A and B are the correct answers. The finance person would definitely be calculating the sales forecast and expected costs. C and D seem more like HR and strategy work.

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Denise

4 months ago

B) Calculate the expected overall cost of the product

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Zoila

4 months ago

A) To calculate anticipated sales demand at the target price

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Alida

5 months ago

The answer is clearly C and D. The accounting and finance rep shouldn't be involved in staffing and pricing decisions. That's more of a marketing and operations role.

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