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CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M9 exam
Question #: 11
Topic #: 1
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When would an organisation use a VRIO analysis?

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Suggested Answer: A

VRIO analysis helps an organisation identify internal resources that give it a competitive advantage.

VRIO stands for Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organisation---factors that determine whether a resource can sustain a competitive edge.

It does not focus on benchmarking (C) or performance monitoring (B).

(LO 2.2, See p.103)


by Angella at Jul 07, 2025, 09:46 AM

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Argelia
2 months ago
It’s mainly used for assessing resources, not benchmarking.
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Quentin
2 months ago
I think it’s more about performance monitoring, not just resources.
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Donte
3 months ago
VRIO is all about competitive advantage, for sure!
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Madalyn
3 months ago
Wait, can it really help with vision statements? Seems off.
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Dominque
3 months ago
Definitely for identifying internal resources!
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Kiera
3 months ago
I’m confused because I thought VRIO was more about resources, but I could see how it might relate to benchmarking too. Is that C?
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Naomi
4 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen practice questions where VRIO was linked to competitive advantage, so A seems right to me.
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Helga
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about it being used for performance monitoring too. Maybe B?
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Nan
4 months ago
I think VRIO analysis is mainly about identifying internal resources that give a competitive edge, so I’d go with A.
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Annice
4 months ago
Ah, the VRIO analysis! I remember learning about this in class. It's definitely used to identify valuable, rare, inimitable, and organized resources that can give the organization a competitive edge. Option A is the way to go.
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Ailene
4 months ago
The VRIO analysis seems like a useful tool to assess the organization's strengths and weaknesses compared to competitors. I think option A is the best answer, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Veronika
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the purpose of the VRIO analysis. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand when it's used before answering this.
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Brice
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the VRIO analysis is used to identify the organization's internal resources that can provide a competitive advantage, so I'll go with option A.
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Hester
7 months ago
B) To monitor performance of the operations department against predetermined criteria. Nah, that's not what VRIO is for. It's all about those precious internal resources.
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Daisy
6 months ago
B) Yeah, VRIO helps us figure out what makes us stand out from the competition.
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Paulina
6 months ago
A) To identify internal resources that provide competitive advantage
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Sabrina
7 months ago
I see, option C could also be a valid reason to use VRIO analysis to see how we compare to others in the market.
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Valentin
7 months ago
D) To create a vision and mission statement for the organisation. Haha, that's a bit of a stretch. VRIO is more about the present, not the future direction of the company.
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Johna
5 months ago
C) To benchmark the organisation against similar organisations in the market
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Thaddeus
6 months ago
B) To monitor performance of the operations department against predetermined criteria
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Natalya
7 months ago
A) To identify internal resources that provide competitive advantage
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Shawnna
7 months ago
C) To benchmark the organisation against similar organisations in the market
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Juliana
7 months ago
I think option A makes sense because VRIO analysis helps in understanding the internal strengths of the organization.
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Jolene
7 months ago
A) To identify internal resources that provide competitive advantage
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Man
7 months ago
C) To benchmark the organisation against similar organisations in the market. That's a good idea, but it's not the primary purpose of VRIO analysis.
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Cyndy
7 months ago
C) To benchmark the organisation against similar organisations in the market.
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Cyndy
7 months ago
A) To identify internal resources that provide competitive advantage.
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Alyce
7 months ago
A) To identify internal resources that provide competitive advantage. This is the correct answer, VRIO analysis is all about evaluating the internal resources of the organization.
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Johana
7 months ago
B: That's true, it helps organizations understand their strengths and weaknesses.
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Emile
7 months ago
A: VRIO analysis is important for identifying internal resources that give a competitive edge.
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Sabrina
8 months ago
When would an organisation use a VRIO analysis?
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