APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam

Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

[All Change-Management-Foundation Questions]

Which of the following statements about a communication plan are true?

1. Same overall format for all change initiatives

2. Content will differ depending on scale and complexity of change

AOnly 1 is true

BOnly 2 is true

CBoth 1 and 2 are true

DNeither 1 nor 2 is true

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Suggested Answer: C

According to Morgan, machines is a metaphor that applies to an organization that has structured and tightly-controlled processes. This metaphor views organizations as rational, efficient, and predictable systems that operate according to predefined rules and procedures. This metaphor emphasizes order, stability, hierarchy, and control.

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Hershel

6 months ago

I believe neither is true. Communication plans vary too much!

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Rickie

6 months ago

Same format for all? Nah, that won't work in real life.

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Charlene

6 months ago

Surprised that people think 1 is true at all! That seems off.

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Naomi

7 months ago

I disagree, both can be true depending on the situation.

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Chana

7 months ago

I think only 2 is true. Change definitely needs tailored content.

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Leigha

7 months ago

I’m confused about this one. I thought both statements could be true, but now I’m second-guessing myself.

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Amie

7 months ago

I recall a practice question where we had to analyze different change initiatives, and it seemed like the content really did depend on the complexity of the change.

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Kallie

7 months ago

I’m not sure, but I feel like we discussed that a standard format is often used for consistency in communication plans.

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Valentin

8 months ago

I think I remember that the format of a communication plan can vary based on the initiative, so maybe only statement 2 is true?

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Ronny

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully and make sure I understand the difference between format and content before selecting an answer.

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Stephanie

8 months ago

This seems straightforward to me. The format may be consistent, but the content will differ based on the specific change initiative. I'm going with option C.

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Jesusita

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Is the format always the same, or does it depend on the change? I'll need to review my notes to be sure before answering.

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Nakita

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to recognize that while the overall format may be the same, the actual content will vary depending on the scale and complexity of the change. I'll select option C.

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Heike

8 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between a standardized communication plan format and the need to tailor content based on the change initiative.

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Iluminada

1 year ago

I'm just hoping the real exam doesn't have any trick questions like 'Both 1 and 2 are true, but neither is true.' That would be the ultimate communication plan mind game!

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Cammy

11 months ago

A) Only 1 is true

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Elena

11 months ago

I know, that would be so tricky!

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Judy

11 months ago

C) Both 1 and 2 are true

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Serina

11 months ago

B) Only 2 is true

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Lashawnda

11 months ago

A) Only 1 is true

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Nan

1 year ago

I'd say option C is the way to go. Trying to have the same format for all change initiatives sounds like a recipe for disaster. Gotta tailor that communication plan to the specific situation.

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Vallie

1 year ago

Wait, are we sure there's no option for 'Both 1 and 2 are false'? That would be a real mind-bender!

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Princess

11 months ago

User 3: I think it's C) Both 1 and 2 are true

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Nathalie

11 months ago

User 2: C) Both 1 and 2 are true

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Esteban

12 months ago

User 1: A) Only 1 is true

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Cammy

1 year ago

I'm not sure about this one. Both statements seem pretty logical to me, but I guess option C is the safest bet.

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Jacquelyne

11 months ago

User 3: I agree, option C sounds like the right choice.

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Eleonore

12 months ago

User 2: Yeah, both statements seem logical to me too.

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Lura

12 months ago

User 4: Definitely, it's important to consider the scale and complexity of the change.

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Fatima

12 months ago

User 1: I think option C is the safest bet.

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Carissa

12 months ago

User 3: So, both statements are true then.

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Fausto

1 year ago

User 2: Yeah, I agree. The communication plan should have the same overall format but the content will vary.

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Chauncey

1 year ago

User 1: I think option C is the safest bet.

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Trevor

1 year ago

I think neither 1 nor 2 is true.

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Kati

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe only 2 is true.

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Reiko

1 year ago

I think option C is the correct answer. The content of the communication plan will definitely differ based on the scale and complexity of the change, but the overall format should be consistent across all change initiatives.

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