CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 3

Management studies and experiments over several decades have found that increased participation of workers in decision-making about changes tends to lead to (choose one):

ALonger holidays / higher pay / more sunshine

BNever-ending debates / time-wasting / indecision

COvercoming of resistance to change / increased co-operation and productivity

DIndustrial stoppages / strikes / sabotage

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Suggested Answer: C

Consultation and involvement have been shown to enhance the likelihood of co-operation with pro-posed changes, thus participation and consultation is one often effective method of overcoming re-sistance to change.

by Aliza at Nov 02, 2025, 10:29 AM

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Dorothy

2 months ago

B sounds too negative. We need to focus on collaboration, like C.

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Chaya

3 months ago

A is unrealistic. Longer holidays won't solve issues.

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Merri

3 months ago

I think it depends on the team. Not all groups handle decision-making well.

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Melvin

3 months ago

Studies show that involvement boosts morale and cooperation.

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Lashonda

4 months ago

I’m not so sure about that. Sometimes too many opinions slow things down.

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Dino

4 months ago

Definitely C! More input means better outcomes.

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Rory

4 months ago

A - Longer holidays and more sunshine? Sign me up! Where do I apply?

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Kaitlyn

4 months ago

C, for sure. Empowering workers to be part of the decision-making process is a win-win.

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Glory

4 months ago

D? Really? Increased worker participation leads to strikes and sabotage? That's just ridiculous.

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Sharika

4 months ago

C is the obvious choice here. Who doesn't love increased cooperation and productivity?

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Rima

5 months ago

I recall a case study that showed how participation reduced resistance, but I guess it could also lead to strikes if people feel ignored, so I'm a bit torn.

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Rodrigo

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where participation led to better cooperation, so I’m leaning towards C as well.

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Alana

5 months ago

I'm not so sure about this one. I feel like there could be a lot of debates and disagreements, which might make B a possibility too.

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Arlie

5 months ago

I agree, C makes sense. Workers feel valued and engaged.

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Scarlet

5 months ago

I think C is the best choice. More cooperation leads to better results.

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Pamella

6 months ago

Wait, are we really saying participation leads to productivity? Sounds too good to be true!

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Oren

6 months ago

B sounds like my last team meeting. Endless debates and nothing ever gets done!

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Ira

6 months ago

I think I remember reading that involving workers in decisions can actually lead to better outcomes, so maybe it's C?

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Wynell

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options seem a bit biased. I'll have to review the course material to make sure I understand the concepts properly.

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