CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Topic 2 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following statements relate to the 'hard Ss' in Mckinsy's model?

Select ALL that apply.

AThe long-term direction of an organisation

BThe everyday procedures that an organisation has in place to govern its activity.

CThe operating approach of an organisation's management.

DAn organisation's employees and how they are developed, trained and motivated.

EAn organisation's particular capabilities and competencies.

FThe values and beliefs of an organisation, including those expressed in the mission statement.

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Claribel

5 months ago

Wait, isn't the 'hard S' the one that's stuck in traffic on the way to the exam? *laughs* Anyway, I think Carli has the right idea.

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Lorita

4 months ago

E) An organisation's particular capabilities and competencies.

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Tiera

4 months ago

C) The operating approach of an organisation's management.

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Clorinda

4 months ago

A) The long-term direction of an organisation

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Reuben

5 months ago

I'm just glad the question didn't ask about the 'soft Ss'. Those are always the hardest to pin down! *chuckles*

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Anglea

4 months ago

I agree, the 'soft Ss' can be quite tricky to define!

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Gwen

4 months ago

E) An organisation's particular capabilities and competencies.

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Oneida

4 months ago

C) The operating approach of an organisation's management.

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Vicki

5 months ago

A) The long-term direction of an organisation

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Carli

5 months ago

This is a trick question! The 'hard Ss' are actually all of the above. McKinsey's model is holistic, and these elements are all interconnected.

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Lucina

4 months ago

E) An organisation's particular capabilities and competencies.

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Lucina

5 months ago

A) The long-term direction of an organisation

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Virgina

5 months ago

I see your point, Flo. Employees and values are important aspects to consider.

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Gladys

5 months ago

Hmm, I agree with Micaela, but I'd also add F to the list. An organization's values and beliefs are definitely part of the 'hard Ss'.

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Cristal

5 months ago

Yes, I agree with you. A, C, and E are definitely related to the 'hard Ss'.

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Markus

5 months ago

I agree, those are important aspects to consider.

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Emily

5 months ago

I think A, C, and E are also related to the 'hard Ss' in Mckinsy's model.

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Flo

6 months ago

I believe D and F could also be related to the 'hard Ss'.

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Cyril

6 months ago

I agree with Lashawn, those statements make sense for the 'hard Ss'.

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Micaela

6 months ago

I think B, D, and E are the correct answers. The 'hard Ss' in McKinsey's model refer to the tangible aspects of an organization, like its processes, people, and capabilities.

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Tegan

4 months ago

I believe A and F are not related to the 'hard Ss' in McKinsey's model.

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Tegan

4 months ago

I think C should also be included, as it relates to the operating approach of an organisation's management.

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Tegan

5 months ago

I agree, B, D, and E are the correct answers.

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Lawrence

5 months ago

I believe A and F are not related to the 'hard Ss' in McKinsey's model.

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Annelle

5 months ago

Yes, the 'hard Ss' in McKinsey's model are all about the tangible aspects of an organization.

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Lawrence

6 months ago

I think C should also be included, as it relates to the operating approach of an organisation's management.

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Lawrence

6 months ago

I agree, B, D, and E are the correct answers.

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Stevie

6 months ago

I agree, B, D, and E are the correct answers.

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Lashawn

6 months ago

I think A, C, and E relate to the 'hard Ss'.

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