IIA Exam IIA-CGAP Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 1

The basic elements of effective decision-making are also used as standard guidelines for information technology project management practices. All of the following are the basic steps in decision-making EXCEPT:

AIdentify possible solutions that will address the problem. Consider how each possible solution will influence affected groups.

BDefine the problem.

CIdentify the interests and values of individuals and groups affected by the problem.

DMonitor the plan and its effectiveness. Strategic plans are dynamic tools, not static documents. Management should constantly monitor the effect of changes in the entity's external environment and modify the strategic initiatives as necessary.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Nieves at Jul 06, 2023, 09:36 PM

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Delsie

2 months ago

Wait, wait, wait... decision-making and project management? That's like trying to herd cats while juggling chainsaws. I'm going with A, because identifying possible solutions and considering their impact is the easy part. The real challenge is getting everyone to agree on the solution.

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Nina

1 months ago

Lewis: True, herding cats and juggling chainsaws indeed.

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Lewis

2 months ago

User 2: Yeah, but getting everyone to agree on the solution is the hard part.

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Salome

2 months ago

User 1: I think A is the right answer too. It's all about finding solutions and considering their impact.

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Renay

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is C. Identifying the interests and values of affected groups? That's like asking a cat to do calculus. Good luck with that!

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Margret

1 months ago

C) Identify the interests and values of individuals and groups affected by the problem.

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Paris

1 months ago

B) Define the problem.

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Cecilia

1 months ago

A) Identify possible solutions that will address the problem. Consider how each possible solution will influence affected groups.

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Yuki

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking B might be the correct answer since defining the problem is a crucial first step in decision-making.

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Cyril

1 months ago

D) Monitor the plan and its effectiveness. Strategic plans are dynamic tools, not static documents. Management should constantly monitor the effect of changes in the entity's external environment and modify the strategic initiatives as necessary.

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Antonio

2 months ago

C) Identify the interests and values of individuals and groups affected by the problem.

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Candida

2 months ago

A) Identify possible solutions that will address the problem. Consider how each possible solution will influence affected groups.

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Carmen

3 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. Monitoring the plan and its effectiveness is not a basic step in decision-making, it's more of an ongoing process to ensure the effectiveness of the decision.

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