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CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Foxglove Ltd has a rigid hierarchy, standardized work, and strict procedures. Employees know their roles and work quality is high.Q: What type of culture does Foxglove Ltd have?Answer Options:
B) Role
A) Task
C) Power
D) Person

CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

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Question #: 13
Topic #: 1
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Foxglove Ltd has a rigid hierarchy, standardized work, and strict procedures. Employees know their roles and work quality is high.

Q: What type of culture does Foxglove Ltd have?

Answer Options:

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Suggested Answer: B

This describes a Role Culture (p.170-175):

Clear job roles, structured hierarchy, and predictable work patterns.

Task Culture (A) focuses on project-based teams.

Power Culture (C) is centralized authority.

Person Culture (D) emphasizes individual autonomy. [P.170-175]


by William at Jul 11, 2025, 08:24 PM

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Glory
8 months ago
Surprised it's not a more flexible environment!
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Pearline
9 months ago
Really? I thought it might be Task culture.
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Nenita
9 months ago
Sounds like a Role culture to me.
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Lisbeth
9 months ago
Definitely agree, the hierarchy fits.
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Francesco
9 months ago
High quality work usually means strong Role culture.
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Maynard
9 months ago
I could be wrong, but I thought Power culture was more about control and influence, not so much about strict procedures.
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Venita
10 months ago
I practiced a similar question where a company had clear roles and high quality. I think that was definitely a Role culture too.
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Laura
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the strict procedures might also suggest a Task culture.
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Hector
10 months ago
I remember studying organizational cultures, and I think a rigid hierarchy and standardized work point towards a Role culture.
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Vallie
10 months ago
Okay, I've got it now. The rigid hierarchy, standardized work, and clear roles of employees point to a role culture. I'm confident that B is the correct answer.
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Sherrell
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. The question mentions "strict procedures" which could point to a power culture, but the "standardized work" and "high work quality" don't really fit that. I'll have to re-read the question and options again.
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Shelia
11 months ago
Based on the details provided, I'm leaning towards option B - role culture. The emphasis on employees knowing their roles and the high work quality suggests a structured, bureaucratic organization.
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Vashti
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The rigid hierarchy and standardized work make me think it could be a task culture as well. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Theola
11 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The description of Foxglove Ltd sounds like a classic example of a role culture.
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Otis
1 year ago
B. Role culture, for sure. Sounds like Foxglove Ltd is run by the book, not by the people. Hope they at least have casual Fridays to liven things up!
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Helene
1 year ago
Easy peasy, it's got to be B. Role culture all the way. I bet they have an employee handbook thicker than War and Peace.
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Lazaro
12 months ago
A) Task
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Nan
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it is a Role culture because employees know their roles well.
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Frederic
1 year ago
B) Role
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Gladys
1 year ago
I think Foxglove Ltd has a Task culture because of the rigid hierarchy and standardized work.
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Miss
1 year ago
Hmm, Foxglove Ltd sounds like a well-oiled machine. I'm going with B, Role culture. Strict procedures and standardized work scream bureaucracy to me.
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Marshall
1 year ago
Yeah, the rigid hierarchy and standardized work point towards a Role culture for sure.
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Sharika
1 year ago
I agree, Foxglove Ltd definitely sounds like a Role culture.
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Slyvia
1 year ago
A) Task
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