CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M7 exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 1

[All L5M7 Questions]

What is Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)?

AComparison of business strengths and weaknesses

BA strategy that analyses workflow to find efficiencies

CRepositioning a company in its market segment

DRefinancing of a company

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Suggested Answer: B

BPR examines and redesigns workflows and processes to remove waste and maximise efficiency and customer value.

Short cited extract: ''BPR -- radical review of workflows to achieve major efficiency improvements.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 111)

by Gerald at May 05, 2026, 05:26 AM

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17 days ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought BPR also involved comparing strengths and weaknesses, like option A.

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22 days ago

I remember studying BPR and it seemed to focus on improving efficiency, which sounds like option B too.

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28 days ago

I think BPR is about analyzing workflows, so I’m leaning towards option B, but I’m not entirely sure.

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