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CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Topic 6 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E02-1 exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 6
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An organisation undertakes a planned strategy and it is currently at the stage of completing a strategic analysis.

It has defined what it is seeking to achieve, identified the strengths and weaknesses of the company and has undertaken a corporate appraisal.

What stage of its strategic analysis has the organisation failed to carry out?

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Suggested Answer: A

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Haydee
5 months ago
That's true. So, the missing stage must be the external analysis to fully assess the business environment.
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Derick
5 months ago
No, I don't think so. The question specifically mentions that the organisation has defined what it is seeking to achieve and identified strengths and weaknesses.
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Teresita
5 months ago
But what about identifying strategic options? Could that be the stage that the organisation missed?
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Haydee
5 months ago
Yes, I agree. Without understanding the external environment, it would be difficult to make informed strategic choices.
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Derick
5 months ago
I think the organisation failed to carry out an external analysis of the business's environment.
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Naomi
6 months ago
I see your point Jerry, but without knowing the external factors, how can the organisation make the right strategic choices?
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Jerry
6 months ago
But isn't identifying strategic options also crucial in the strategic analysis process?
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Jeanice
6 months ago
I agree with Annette, without understanding the external environment, it's hard to make strategic choices.
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Annette
6 months ago
I think the organisation failed to carry out an external analysis of the business's environment.
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Lorenza
6 months ago
Definitely, that's a crucial step in strategic analysis.
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Dolores
6 months ago
I agree, they need to analyze the external factors.
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Alba
7 months ago
Hmm, I don't know. I'm a little hesitant about option B because the question says they're at the stage of 'completing' their strategic analysis, which suggests they've already identified their strategic options.
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Izetta
7 months ago
Good point. It could be that they've done the external analysis but haven't yet identified the different strategic options available to them.
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Latia
7 months ago
I agree, but what about option B? Identifying strategic options is also an important step that the question doesn't mention they've completed.
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Refugia
7 months ago
You know, I was thinking the same thing. An external analysis, like looking at industry trends, competitors, and market conditions, is a crucial part of strategic analysis that they seem to be missing here.
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Jenelle
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards option A. The question mentions that the organization has done a 'corporate appraisal,' which suggests they've looked at their internal strengths and weaknesses, but it doesn't seem like they've done an external analysis of their business environment.
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Werner
7 months ago
This is a tricky question! I'm not sure if I have a clear idea of the right answer just yet. Let's discuss this and see if we can figure it out together.
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