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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 10 Question 49 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M5 exam
Question #: 49
Topic #: 10
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When developing a negotiation approach, according to recognised theory (for example, Mendelow), how should stakeholders with high interest but low power be managed?

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Suggested Answer: C, E

Hearing is passive but listening is active, and some people need to learn to be a good, attentive listener. The following rules of attentive listening will help you to become a successful negotiator:

* Be motivated to listen

* Be alert to non-verbal cues

* Do not interrupt the other party when they are speaking

* Fight off distractions

* Write everything down

* Listen with a goal in mind

* Give the other party your undivided attention

* React to the message, not the person

LO 3, AC 3.3


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Roselle
3 months ago
Wait, really? I thought high interest meant they should be more involved!
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Eric
3 months ago
I read somewhere it’s actually D, keep satisfied.
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Taryn
3 months ago
I’m not so sure about that. What if they get too involved?
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Jaleesa
4 months ago
Totally agree with C! Communication is key.
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Antonette
4 months ago
I think it's definitely C, keep informed.
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Cecily
4 months ago
I thought key players were those with high power, so I’m leaning towards keeping them informed, but I need to double-check that.
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Quentin
4 months ago
I feel like minimal effort is too dismissive for high-interest stakeholders, but I can't recall the exact theory details.
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Doyle
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about keeping them satisfied, but that might apply to different levels of power.
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Lenita
5 months ago
I think stakeholders with high interest but low power should be kept informed, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right approach.
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Pansy
5 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Stakeholders with high interest but low power should be managed by keeping them satisfied, which is option D. That's the Mendelow recommendation, if I'm not mistaken.
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Elli
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. Is it really just about keeping them informed, or is there more to it? I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the nuances of this approach.
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Katheryn
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Based on the Mendelow matrix, stakeholders with high interest but low power should be managed by keeping them informed. That's option C, right?
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Shaquana
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the Mendelow framework and how it applies to stakeholders with high interest but low power.
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Vicente
5 months ago
Hmm, I remember discussing this in class. I think the key is to keep these stakeholders informed and engaged, even if they don't have a lot of direct influence.
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Audria
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about which step in decision-making is not included.
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Rory
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the different states of data in an app. I'll start by thinking about the key stages - data that's stored, data that's being processed, and data that's being transmitted.
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Reita
5 months ago
The question is asking us to select the set of principles that would be most appropriate for guiding the architecture team. Based on the scenario, I think the focus should be on ensuring security, reliability, and accessibility of the centralized ERP system.
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Lisbeth
5 months ago
Okay, let me break this down step-by-step. The chmod 654 command should give the file read, write, and execute permissions for the owner, read and execute permissions for the group, and execute permissions for others.
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Asha
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C - Keep informed. Although, if we're being honest, I'd prefer to just keep them entertained with a puppet show. Stakeholder management made easy!
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Johnathon
10 months ago
Oh boy, this one's tricky. I'm leaning towards A - Minimal effort, because let's be honest, who has time for high-interest, low-power stakeholders these days? Just give 'em a pat on the head and move on, am I right?
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Francine
8 months ago
B) Key player
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Lyla
9 months ago
C) Keep informed
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Nan
9 months ago
A) Minimal effort
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Jeannine
10 months ago
This question is a piece of cake! The answer is clearly D - Keep satisfied. I mean, who doesn't love a good stakeholder dance party?
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Maia
9 months ago
D) Keep satisfied
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Tess
9 months ago
C) Keep informed
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Margart
9 months ago
B) Key player
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Jame
9 months ago
A) Minimal effort
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Jeannetta
11 months ago
Hmm, I was thinking B - Key player, but after reviewing the options, I think C - Keep informed makes the most sense. Mendelow would definitely approve.
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Azalee
9 months ago
Exactly, they may not have the power to make decisions, but they can still influence the outcome.
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Marisha
9 months ago
Minimal effort might not be enough to satisfy their need for information.
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Gwenn
9 months ago
It shows respect and helps maintain a positive relationship with them.
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Nieves
9 months ago
I agree, keeping stakeholders with high interest but low power informed is crucial.
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Mariann
9 months ago
It shows respect and helps maintain a positive relationship with them.
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Christiane
9 months ago
It shows respect and keeps them engaged in the negotiation process.
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Kayleigh
9 months ago
I agree, keeping stakeholders with high interest but low power informed is crucial.
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Jesusita
10 months ago
I agree, keeping stakeholders with high interest but low power informed is crucial.
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Moon
11 months ago
Wow, this question really tests our knowledge of stakeholder management. I'm pretty sure the answer is C - Keep informed. Gotta stay on top of those high-interest, low-power stakeholders, right?
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Janine
11 months ago
I believe stakeholders with high interest but low power should be kept informed to ensure transparency.
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Eveline
11 months ago
I agree with Lashawn, keeping them satisfied can help prevent any potential issues.
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Lashawn
11 months ago
I think stakeholders with high interest but low power should be kept satisfied.
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