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Which of the following is NOT a benefit or function of a professional body?
Professional bodies are established organizations that promote industry standards, ethical conduct, and professional development.
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Suggested Answer: B
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Professional bodies do NOT control pricing in the industry, as this would be market interference. Governance, productivity improvements, and networking are valid functions. [P.31]
26 comments · newest first
JO
Josephine
2 days ago
Yes! They promote ethics, not price control.
TA
Tabetha
7 days ago
I’m leaning towards B too. It’s not their role.
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Rene
12 days ago
True, but B stands out as not fitting.
AL
Aleta
17 days ago
I feel like A and C are definitely benefits.
JA
Janessa
23 days ago
Agreed, B makes sense. They focus on standards, not pricing.
GA
Gail
28 days ago
I think B is the right answer. Professional bodies don’t control prices.
YO
Yoko
1 month ago
Right! They help with productivity and networks, but not pricing.
JE
Jettie
1 month ago
I’m leaning towards B too. It’s not their role to manage costs.
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Reynalda
1 month ago
Yes, B is the odd one out. They promote ethics, not low prices.
RU
Ruth
2 months ago
I feel like A is important, but B is definitely not a function.
KA
Kasandra
2 months ago
Agreed, B makes sense. They focus on standards, not pricing.
LY
Lynelle
2 months ago
I think B is the answer. Professional bodies don't control prices.
LA
Latricia
2 months ago
I thought they might have a role in keeping prices low.
MA
Marlon
2 months ago
They definitely help with productivity and networking!
MI
Mitzie
2 months ago
Wait, are you sure they don't help with pricing?
EM
Emilio
3 months ago
Totally agree, they don't control prices!
BE
Beatriz
3 months ago
Professional bodies focus on governance and ethical standards.
UL
Ulysses
3 months ago
They do raise productivity though, that's a fact!
RO
Roxane
3 months ago
Wait, they don't help keep prices low? That's surprising!
MI
Miss
3 months ago
B is definitely not a function.
OM
Omega
4 months ago
Totally agree, they don't control prices!
LI
Lindsey
4 months ago
Professional bodies focus on governance and ethics.
PA
Pansy
4 months ago
Creating international networks sounds like something professional bodies would do, but I can't recall if it was specifically listed as a function in our notes.
WI
Wilson
4 months ago
I think we had a practice question about the roles of professional organizations, and raising productivity was mentioned as a benefit.
CU
Curt
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like ensuring prices remain low doesn't really fit with what professional bodies do.
BR
Breana
4 months ago
I remember discussing how professional bodies focus on governance and ethical standards, so I think that one is definitely a benefit.