OCEG GRCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 4

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What is a key difference between objectives that "Change the Organization" and those that "Run the Organization"?

AObjectives that 'Change the Organization' are established by the board of directors, while objectives that 'Run the Organization' are established by the management team

BObjectives that 'Change the Organization' are related to the organization's financial performance, while objectives that 'Run the Organization' are related to the organization's legal compliance

CObjectives that 'Change the Organization' focus on change management, employee training and development, while objectives that 'Run the Organization' focus on customer satisfaction and sales growth

DObjectives that 'Change the Organization' inspire progress and produce new value, while objectives that 'Run the Organization' allow the organization to maintain what it has achieved, preserve existing value, and notice when value erodes or atrophies

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by Benedict at Nov 23, 2025, 07:29 PM

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Rosendo

9 hours ago

C makes sense, but isn't customer satisfaction also part of change?

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Teresita

6 days ago

Wait, are we sure about B? Financials and compliance are intertwined.

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Lennie

11 days ago

Haha, I bet the board of directors wishes they could just set the objectives and then let the management team handle the rest!

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Loise

16 days ago

Option D is the clear winner. The contrast between "inspire progress" and "maintain what's been achieved" is spot on.

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Leah

21 days ago

Option D is the most insightful. It really highlights the strategic difference between transformative and operational objectives.

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Frederica

26 days ago

Option D seems to capture the key difference well. Changing the org is about progress and new value, while running it is about maintaining what's been achieved.

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Jordan

1 month ago

I’m leaning towards option C since it mentions employee training, which seems crucial for change management, but I’m not entirely confident.

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Mozell

1 month ago

I feel like option A might be misleading because both types of objectives could involve different levels of management.

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Kassandra

1 month ago

I remember a practice question that talked about how change objectives are more strategic, while running objectives are more operational. Maybe that relates to option D?

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Dong

2 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it now. "Change the Organization" objectives are about driving progress, innovation, and new value creation, while "Run the Organization" objectives are more focused on maintaining operations, customer satisfaction, and preserving existing value. Option D captures that difference really well.

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Joseph

2 months ago

I'm not totally sure I understand the difference here. Is it just that "Change" is more strategic and "Run" is more tactical? Or is there a deeper distinction in terms of the focus and intent behind each type of objective? I'll have to re-read the question and options carefully.

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Gail

2 months ago

Option D looks like the best answer to me. "Change the Organization" objectives are about driving forward and creating new value, while "Run the Organization" objectives are about protecting and preserving the existing value. That makes a lot of sense.

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Ashanti

2 months ago

I think the difference is about the focus on change versus stability, but I’m not sure which option captures that best.

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Evangelina

2 months ago

A is misleading; both levels can involve the board and management.

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Selma

2 months ago

I think D is spot on! Change vs. maintenance is key.

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Odette

3 months ago

I like how option D contrasts the forward-looking and preservative aspects of the two types of objectives.

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Lenita

3 months ago

I feel A is misleading. Both types of objectives can involve different levels of management.

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Lili

3 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the difference between these two types of objectives. Is it just that "Change" is about transformation and growth, while "Run" is about stability and operations? I'll need to think through the nuances of each option more carefully.

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Venita

3 months ago

I think the key difference is that "Change the Organization" objectives are focused on driving progress and innovation, while "Run the Organization" objectives are more about maintaining and preserving what the organization has already achieved. Option D seems to capture that distinction well.

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