CIPS Exam L3M1 Topic 2 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following might be objectives of private sector organisations? Select all that apply.

ATo maximise taxation

BTo minimise profit

CShareholder value

DMarket share

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Suggested Answer: C, D

To gain market share and to create shareholder value (increase the value of shares) are common aims of private sector organisations.

The other two answers are the antithesis of what firms usually want.

by Andra at Apr 10, 2024, 04:58 AM

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Frederica

5 months ago

I believe minimizing profit would also not be a goal for private sector organizations, as they aim to generate profit.

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Johna

5 months ago

I think maximizing taxation would not be an objective for private sector organizations.

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Staci

5 months ago

I agree with Lorita, those two objectives make sense for private sector organizations.

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Lorita

5 months ago

I think the objectives of private sector organisations might include shareholder value and market share.

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Alex

6 months ago

Exactly. They are in business to make profit and create value for shareholders.

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Desmond

6 months ago

Yes, I agree. Minimizing profit also doesn't make sense for private sector organizations.

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Andra

6 months ago

I believe maximizing taxation is not one of their objectives.

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Alex

6 months ago

I agree. Shareholder value and market share should be some of their goals.

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Desmond

6 months ago

I think the objectives of private sector organisations are important.

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Valentine

7 months ago

Yeah, this question is just trying to trip us up. Gotta stay focused on the real business objectives here - shareholder returns and market dominance. Don't fall for those trick answers!

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Jerry

6 months ago

Market share

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Joesph

6 months ago

Shareholder value

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Lajuana

7 months ago

Agreed, the correct answers are C and D. Although, I have to say, 'to maximise taxation' is a pretty creative option. Sounds like something the government would want, not a private company!

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Coleen

7 months ago

Haha, 'to minimise profit'? What kind of organization would want that? Maybe a charity, but definitely not a private sector business. This exam is really testing our common sense here.

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Francis

7 months ago

Yep, those are the obvious ones. Businesses want to maximize profits and grow their market share. Minimizing profit? That's just nonsensical.

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Mari

7 months ago

I agree, 'to maximise taxation' is just ridiculous. That has to be a trick answer. The real objectives are clearly C) Shareholder value and D) Market share.

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Serina

7 months ago

Maximising taxation? Really? That's definitely not an objective of any private sector organization I know of. This question seems a bit off-base.

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