CIPS Exam L6M9 Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M9 exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 1

[All L6M9 Questions]

Which area of operations strategy is concerned with information management systems, automation, and productivity?

ACapacity

BSupply network design

CProcess technology

DDevelopment and organisational design

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Suggested Answer: C

Process technology refers to information management systems, automation, and productivity tools.

Capacity (A) is related to resource planning.

Supply network design (B) deals with supplier relationships and logistics.

Development and organisational design (D) is about people, structures, and hierarchies.

(LO 2.1, See p.71)

by Ruth at May 01, 2025, 03:18 PM

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Luann

2 months ago

B. Supply network design? Really? That's like trying to automate a traffic jam.

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Malcom

2 months ago

Well, if process technology is the answer, then I guess we're all in for a real 'productivity boost'! *wink wink*

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Mitsue

26 days ago

Agreed! It's all about finding the most efficient ways to operate.

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Denise

27 days ago

Definitely! Implementing the right process technology can really improve productivity.

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Keva

28 days ago

I think C) Process technology is the correct answer.

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Cory

1 months ago

D) Development and organisational design

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Ronna

1 months ago

C) Process technology

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Mari

2 months ago

B) Supply network design

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Nell

2 months ago

A) Capacity

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Ronny

3 months ago

D. Development and organisational design seems like a more comprehensive option that covers the aspects of the question.

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Arlen

1 months ago

That's right, D) Development and organisational design is the correct answer.

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Margery

2 months ago

Yes, D) Development and organisational design covers information management systems, automation, and productivity.

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Rory

2 months ago

I agree, D) Development and organisational design seems like the best option.

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Tequila

2 months ago

D) Development and organisational design

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Justa

2 months ago

C) Process technology

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Mozell

2 months ago

B) Supply network design

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Sommer

2 months ago

A) Capacity

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Kiley

3 months ago

I think it's C) Process technology too, as it specifically focuses on improving operations through technology.

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Herminia

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) Development and organisational design could also be related to information management systems.

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Jutta

3 months ago

I think the answer is C. Process technology seems to be the best fit for the areas mentioned in the question.

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Tennie

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but capacity could also play a role in managing information systems and automation.

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Verdell

3 months ago

I think it might be supply network design, as that also involves optimizing productivity.

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Tennie

3 months ago

I agree, process technology does seem to be the best fit for information management systems and automation.

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Malika

3 months ago

I agree with William, because process technology involves automation and productivity.

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William

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Process technology.

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