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CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 52 Discussion

Posted by Coletta on Jun 29, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Fear of the unknown, peer pressure, organisational politics are examples of reasons why people might:

Suggested Answer: B

The mood of the QUESTION NO : is that something is to be resisted rather than encouraged - the other three options - investment, procurement and promotion are often seen as positives, not negatives.

The answer is 'resist change' - many humans find change very challenging, especially as there seems to be so much of it around.


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26 comments · newest first
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Mickie 2 days ago
Right! And organizational politics complicate things further.
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Gwenn 7 days ago
I feel the same. Peer pressure can make people stick to the old ways.
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Bettina 12 days ago
Agreed, Jenna. Change is scary for many.
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Angelyn 17 days ago
I think B) Resist change fits best. Fear of the unknown holds people back.
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Gerald 23 days ago
True, Chris! Promotion can be daunting with all the politics involved.
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Lemuel 28 days ago
I see your point, but C) Resist promotion could also fit. Fear of new responsibilities.
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Jules 1 month ago
But isn't that more about opportunity? B seems stronger to me.
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Becky 1 month ago
I feel like A) Invest in a corporation could be an answer too. Some might invest to avoid change.
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Larue 1 month ago
Yes! Organizational politics also play a big role in resisting change.
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Johnathon 2 months ago
I lean towards B too. Peer pressure can make people stick to the status quo.
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Arminda 2 months ago
Totally agree, Alex. Change is scary!
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Kristal 2 months ago
I think it's B) Resist change. Fear of the unknown holds people back.
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Chery 2 months ago
Not sure about D, seems like a weird choice for fear reasons.
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Vincent 2 months ago
Organizational politics can really mess with promotions, so C is valid.
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Ria 2 months ago
Wait, are people really that scared of change?
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Latosha 3 months ago
I think A could also fit, but B is definitely stronger.
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Cassi 3 months ago
Totally agree, B makes the most sense!
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Vallie 3 months ago
Not sure about D, seems like a weird choice for a career!
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Edmond 3 months ago
Organizational politics definitely play a role in B.
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Billye 3 months ago
Wait, are people really that scared of change?
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Bernardine 4 months ago
I think A could also be a reason, though.
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Serina 4 months ago
Totally agree, B makes the most sense!
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Tomas 4 months ago
This question seems tricky! I remember discussing how fear can impact choices, but I'm leaning towards B) Resist change as the most fitting option.
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Eun 4 months ago
I feel like organizational politics could lead to C) Resist promotion, but I can't quite recall the details from my notes.
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Rosalind 4 months ago
I'm not so sure, but I remember a practice question about peer pressure influencing decisions. Could it relate to A) Invest in a corporation?
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Ashlee 4 months ago
I think the answer might be B) Resist change because fear of the unknown definitely makes people hesitant to adapt.
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