Worldatwork Exam CECP Topic 3 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's CECP exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 3

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What question is answered by the organization's mission statement?

AWhat direction will we take?

BHow do we work?

CWhy are we in business?

DHow will we achieve our objectives?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Annamae at Mar 23, 2025, 11:04 PM

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Brittney

2 months ago

I bet the HR manager who wrote this question is just trying to trip us up. The answer is obviously C, but I'm tempted to pick the funniest sounding option just to mess with them.

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Melda

10 days ago

I'm going to pick D just to see their reaction, it could be a trick question.

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Giovanna

14 days ago

I agree, it's definitely about the purpose of the organization.

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Blythe

15 days ago

I think the answer is C, it's about why we are in business.

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Dannette

2 months ago

Hmm, the mission statement is more about the 'why' than the 'how', so I'm going to say C is the correct answer.

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Leslee

4 days ago

Exactly, the mission statement sets the direction and purpose for the organization.

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Velda

10 days ago

So, it's more about the 'why' rather than the 'how' or 'what'.

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Kenneth

1 months ago

Yes, the mission statement is all about the purpose and reason for the organization's existence.

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Rikki

1 months ago

I think C is the correct answer because the mission statement explains why we are in business.

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Kaitlyn

2 months ago

I think the mission statement is supposed to give the overall purpose and direction of the organization, so I'll go with option A.

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Melita

15 days ago

Definitely, knowing the direction helps guide decision-making and actions within the organization.

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Donette

16 days ago

Yes, it's important for the organization to have a clear direction outlined in the mission statement.

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Ilona

17 days ago

So, the mission statement is really important for guiding the organization's actions and decisions.

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Eleni

18 days ago

I agree, the mission statement helps answer the question of what direction will we take.

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Clay

1 months ago

That's true. It sets the tone for the organization's goals and objectives.

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Nickole

1 months ago

C) Why are we in business?

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Judy

1 months ago

I think the mission statement is supposed to give the overall purpose and direction of the organization, so I'll go with option A.

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Roosevelt

1 months ago

Yes, you're right. The mission statement helps answer the question of what direction will we take.

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Cherry

2 months ago

A) What direction will we take?

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Darrin

2 months ago

I think the mission statement is supposed to give the overall purpose and direction of the organization, so I'll go with option A.

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Matt

2 months ago

D) How will we achieve our objectives? The mission statement guides us on the path to achieving our goals.

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Francine

2 months ago

The mission statement clearly answers the question 'Why are we in business?' - that's option C.

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Kenny

2 months ago

The mission statement helps us understand the purpose and reason for the organization's existence.

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Trina

3 months ago

C) Why are we in business?

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