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CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 1
Topic #: 3
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Polygon Incorporated is a new company in the mining industry, which often gets bad press due to issues of sustainability. Which of the following should Polygon Incorporated consider when developing sustainable business practices?

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Suggested Answer: A

The three pillars of sustainability are profit, people and planet. This may also be referred to as social, economic and environmental.


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Noelia
3 months ago
D should be avoided at all costs, not a sustainable practice!
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Cristina
3 months ago
C is interesting, but it feels a bit vague.
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Stephaine
3 months ago
Wait, are they really going to focus on sustainability?
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Tawna
4 months ago
B makes more sense. Economic and ethical are crucial!
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Miles
4 months ago
Definitely A! People, profit, planet is the way to go.
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Nichelle
4 months ago
"Fraud, bribery and corruption" doesn't seem to fit the sustainability theme at all. I think that's more about compliance than sustainability.
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Lettie
4 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question about sustainability that mentioned efficiency and effectiveness, but I'm not convinced that's the main focus here.
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Mike
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but "economic, ethical and environmental" sounds relevant too. It seems like it covers a lot of ground.
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Kip
5 months ago
I remember discussing the triple bottom line concept in class, so I think "people, profit, planet" might be the right choice.
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Lera
5 months ago
Fraud, bribery, and corruption? That's an unexpected option. I'm not sure how that directly ties into developing sustainable business practices. I'll have to double-check that one.
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Toshia
5 months ago
Efficiency, effectiveness, and impact - that's an interesting angle. I'll have to think about how those elements relate to sustainable practices for this industry.
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Marvel
5 months ago
Okay, I think the key here is to look at the triple bottom line - economic, ethical, and environmental factors. That's probably the best approach for this mining company.
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France
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to sustainability. I'll need to carefully read through the options.
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Anglea
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about sustainable business practices. I'll focus on the key elements like people, planet, and profit.
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Helene
5 months ago
This question seems to be testing our knowledge of Aviatrix features and how they can be used to manage cloud routing. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and how they relate to the problem statement.
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Latrice
5 months ago
This one's pretty straightforward. I'd say the most important thing is to keep senior management informed about changes to the threat environment. That's going to be the most critical information they need to know.
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Chuck
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think zones and regions might be the two correct answers, but I'm not 100% confident.
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Mertie
2 years ago
Efficiency, effectiveness, and impact should also be considered. It's not just about making money, but also about making a positive impact.
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Sharee
2 years ago
Yes, they are important too. We must ensure that our business practices are economically viable, ethical, and environmentally friendly.
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Filiberto
2 years ago
But what about economic, ethical, and environmental factors? Don't they play a key role as well?
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Patti
2 years ago
I agree with Sharee. These three factors are crucial for Polygon Incorporated to be sustainable.
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Sharee
2 years ago
We need to consider people, profit, and planet when developing sustainable business practices.
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Hubert
2 years ago
That's true, Blair. Being ethical and environmentally conscious can attract investors and customers who value sustainability.
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Blair
2 years ago
I believe economic, ethical, and environmental factors are crucial for Polygon Incorporated to address. It will help them build a strong reputation.
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Amber
2 years ago
I agree with Hubert. Focusing on those three aspects will help them balance social, economic, and environmental concerns.
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Hubert
2 years ago
I think Polygon Incorporated should consider people, profit, planet for sustainable business practices.
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