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CIPS Exam L3M4 Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam
Question #: 18
Topic #: 1
[All L3M4 Questions]

Fear of the unknown, peer pressure, organisational politics are examples of reasons why people might:

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Suggested Answer: B

The mood of the QUESTION NO : is that something is to be resisted rather than encouraged - the other three options - investment, procurement and promotion are often seen as positives, not negatives.

The answer is 'resist change' - many humans find change very challenging, especially as there seems to be so much of it around.


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Leonida
2 months ago
Organisational politics can lead people to resist change as well, so I would go with B) Resist change.
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Beth
2 months ago
D) Take up procurement as a career? Now that's a bold move! I'll stick with B) for now, thank you very much.
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Gary
2 months ago
I think peer pressure can also be a reason for resisting promotion.
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Shayne
2 months ago
I'd have to go with B) as well. Peer pressure can be a tough hurdle to overcome when it comes to change.
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Gwenn
2 months ago
I agree, peer pressure can definitely make it difficult to embrace change.
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Patrick
2 months ago
B) Resist change
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Denny
2 months ago
I agree with Cecily, fear of the unknown can definitely make people resist change.
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Jeannetta
2 months ago
Haha, I guess that's why they call it 'fear' of the unknown, eh? B) is the way to go.
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Joana
2 months ago
Yeah, it's easier to stick with what we know.
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Horace
2 months ago
I agree, change can be scary sometimes.
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Melvin
3 months ago
B) Resist change - Definitely! That fear of the unknown and organizational politics can be real roadblocks to progress.
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Antonio
2 months ago
D) Take up procurement as a career - That could be a way to avoid the other pressures.
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Lanie
2 months ago
B) Resist change - It's hard to break out of your comfort zone sometimes.
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Paris
2 months ago
C) Resist promotion - Peer pressure can also play a big role in this.
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Erin
2 months ago
A) Invest in a corporation - True, some people may see investing as a safer option.
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Cecily
3 months ago
B) Resist change
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