CIPS L5M8 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M8 exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is a 'push' strategy for change?

Acoercion

Bcollaboration and communication

Cgoal-orientated change

Drefinement

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Suggested Answer: A

Push strategies use authority or power to impose change (e.g., coercion, threats, mandates). Pull strategies rely on persuasion, involvement, and communication to encourage voluntary acceptance.

by Charlene at Oct 30, 2025, 01:15 PM

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Arthur

6 months ago

I don't think so, Mike. C) is more about direction, not force.

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Mozell

7 months ago

But what about C) goal-orientated change? Isn't that also a push?

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Alex

7 months ago

I think it's A) coercion. Seems like a strong push.

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Jesse

7 months ago

C) goal-oriented change can also be a push, depends on context!

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Iesha

7 months ago

B) collaboration seems more like a pull strategy to me.

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Ludivina

7 months ago

Wait, are we sure coercion is the only push strategy?

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Veda

7 months ago

I totally agree, it’s all about forcing change!

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Kayleigh

8 months ago

C. Goal-oriented change seems like a good 'push' approach.

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Justine

8 months ago

D. Refinement? Really? That's not a change strategy at all!

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Lezlie

8 months ago

I think the answer is A. Coercion is a classic 'push' strategy for change.

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Teddy

8 months ago

Refinement sounds like it’s more about improving existing processes rather than pushing for change. I think I’ll go with coercion for this one.

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Elfrieda

8 months ago

I'm torn between coercion and goal-oriented change. Coercion seems more aggressive, but goal-oriented could also push people towards change.

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Geraldo

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question about change strategies, and I think collaboration and communication were more about 'pull' strategies.

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Carey

9 months ago

A) coercion is definitely a push strategy.

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Lavina

9 months ago

I agree, A) coercion feels right. It's forceful.

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Franchesca

9 months ago

B. Collaboration and communication sounds more like a 'pull' strategy to me.

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Elroy

9 months ago

I think a 'push' strategy might be coercion, but I'm not entirely sure. It feels like it forces change rather than encourages it.

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Amber

10 months ago

Coercion seems like the most 'push' approach out of these options. I'm leaning towards A, but I'll double-check the definitions to be sure.

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Yuonne

10 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the distinction between 'push' and 'pull' strategies. Maybe I should review my notes before answering this one.

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Genevieve

10 months ago

Ah, I remember learning about this in class. I'm pretty sure 'push' strategies are more directive and top-down. I'll go with A.

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Alexia

10 months ago

Okay, let me see. I think 'push' strategies are more forceful, so I'm guessing it's either A or C. I'll have to weigh the options.

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Rosamond

10 months ago

Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between the options.

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Brande

5 months ago

Refinement seems too gentle for a push approach.

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Glenn

5 months ago

Agreed! Push is more about pressure.

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Jeffrey

6 months ago

Collaboration feels more like a pull strategy, right?

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Marge

6 months ago

Yeah, it forces change rather than encouraging it.

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Kristian

9 months ago

I think coercion is definitely a push strategy.

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