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CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Exam - Topic 8 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E03-1 exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 8
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McKinsey's '7-S' model can provide companies with a useful insight into some of the issues experienced as part of a change initiative within a company.

Which THREE of the following are identified as SOFT elements within McKinsey's '7-S' model?

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by Felicidad at Apr 22, 2024, 07:25 AM

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Quiana
3 months ago
Seems odd that Strategy isn't considered soft, right?
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Dorinda
3 months ago
I thought Sustainability was included, but I guess not.
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Sherron
4 months ago
Wait, is Sentiment really not one of them?
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Malissa
4 months ago
Totally agree, those are the key ones.
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Kallie
4 months ago
Style, Staff, and Skills are the soft elements!
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Catalina
4 months ago
I’m pretty sure "Strategy" is not a soft element, but I can’t recall the exact ones right now.
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Lorrie
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think "Skills" might also be a soft element.
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Chanel
5 months ago
I think "Style" and "Staff" are definitely soft elements, but I’m a bit confused about the third one.
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Gracie
5 months ago
I remember that the soft elements are more about the people and culture, but I’m not entirely sure which ones they are.
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Aracelis
5 months ago
I remember learning about the 7-S model in class. The soft elements are the more human-focused ones, so I'll select Style, Staff, and Skills.
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Twana
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the soft elements are the more qualitative aspects, but I'm not totally confident in my choices. I'll just go with my best guess - Style, Staff, and Skills.
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Chanel
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The soft elements are the more people-oriented aspects, so I'm guessing Style, Staff, and Sentiment are the right answers.
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Ashley
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'll start by identifying the soft elements - that's likely Style, Staff, and Skills.
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Ashley
5 months ago
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Lashon
5 months ago
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Iesha
5 months ago
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Cherrie
10 months ago
Sentiment? Really? I bet the McKinsey consultants were feeling a little 'sentimental' when they came up with that one. Stick to the basics, people – Style, Staff, and Skills are where it's at!
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Alberto
9 months ago
Sentiment can impact employee morale, which in turn affects performance.
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Gladis
10 months ago
I agree, but I think Style, Staff, and Skills are more crucial for success.
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Coral
10 months ago
Sentiment is actually an important factor in understanding company culture.
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Dan
10 months ago
Alright, let's do this! The 'soft' elements in the 7-S model are Style, Staff, and Skills. Sustainability? That's more like a corporate buzzword than a core component. Now, where's the coffee? I need to power through this exam!
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Colene
10 months ago
Aha, the 7-S model! I got this. Style, Staff, and Skills – the 'soft' elements that really make a company tick. Sentiment? Sounds more like a HR party than a management framework. Time to get serious, folks!
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Latia
8 months ago
Absolutely, let's keep our focus on the key soft elements like Style, Staff, and Skills for a successful change within the company.
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Hubert
8 months ago
Agreed, it's important to focus on the elements that truly impact the success of a change initiative.
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Effie
9 months ago
Sentiment does sound more like a HR thing, not really a part of the management framework.
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Anglea
10 months ago
Yeah, you got it! Style, Staff, and Skills are definitely the soft elements that play a crucial role in a company.
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Tamra
11 months ago
Ah, the classic 7-S model! Okay, let's think this through. Style, Staff, and Skills – that's the trio we're looking for. Sustainability? Nah, that's more like a nice-to-have, not a core part of the model.
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Marylou
10 months ago
Yeah, Sustainability seems more like a separate aspect rather than a core part of the model.
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Micaela
10 months ago
I think you're right, Style, Staff, and Skills are definitely the soft elements in the 7-S model.
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Peter
11 months ago
Hmm, let's see. The 'soft' elements in the 7-S model are definitely Style, Staff, and Skills. C'mon, Sentiment? That's just plain weird. Gotta stay focused on the real deal here.
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Madelyn
11 months ago
I believe Skills, Strategy, and Sustainability are the soft elements because they are more intangible and related to culture.
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Mariann
11 months ago
I agree with Azzie. Sentiment, Style, and Staff are more about the people side of things.
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Azzie
11 months ago
I think Sentiment, Style, and Staff are the soft elements.
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