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

15 hours ago

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

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Mozell

6 days ago

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

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Alex

11 days ago

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

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Jesse

16 days ago

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

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Iesha

21 days ago

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

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Ludivina

26 days ago

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

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Veda

1 month ago

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

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Kayleigh

1 month ago

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

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Justine

1 month ago

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

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Lezlie

2 months ago

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

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Teddy

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

A) coercion is definitely a push strategy.

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Lavina

3 months ago

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

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Franchesca

3 months ago

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

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Elroy

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 months ago

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

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Kristian

2 months ago

I think coercion is definitely a push strategy.

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