CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 2 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 2

Polygon Incorporated is a new company in the mining industry, which often gets bad press due to issues of sustainability. Which of the following should Polygon Incorporated consider when developing sustainable business practices?

Apeople, profit, planet

Beconomic, ethical and environmental

Cefficiency, effectiveness, impact

Dfraud, bribery and corruption

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Suggested Answer: A

The three pillars of sustainability are profit, people and planet. This may also be referred to as social, economic and environmental.

by Stephane at May 19, 2024, 03:43 AM

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Thomasena

5 months ago

D) fraud, bribery and corruption - well, that's one way to be sustainable, I guess. Polygon could just bribe their way out of any issues! (Just kidding, that's a terrible idea.)

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Lamonica

5 months ago

C) efficiency, effectiveness, impact - I like the sound of that. Polygon should focus on getting the job done well and making a real difference.

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Chauncey

4 months ago

C) efficiency, effectiveness, impact - I agree, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness can lead to positive impact on sustainability.

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Aliza

4 months ago

B) economic, ethical and environmental - Ethics and environmental considerations are crucial for sustainable business practices.

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Meghann

5 months ago

A) people, profit, planet - It's important for Polygon to consider the impact on people and the planet, not just profit.

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Luis

5 months ago

B) economic, ethical and environmental - can't go wrong with that! Polygon's got to make sure they're not just lining their pockets, but also doing the right thing.

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Yan

4 months ago

B) economic, ethical and environmental - can't go wrong with that! Polygon's got to make sure they're not just lining their pockets, but also doing the right thing.

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Karol

4 months ago

Karol is right, considering the impact on people and the planet is crucial for sustainability.

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Loreta

4 months ago

A) people, profit, planet

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Felicitas

5 months ago

A) people, profit, planet - that covers all the bases, right? Gotta keep those shareholders happy while also saving the planet, you know?

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Denae

4 months ago

B) economic, ethical and environmental - definitely important to consider the economic impact along with ethical and environmental factors.

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Judy

4 months ago

A) people, profit, planet - that covers all the bases, right? Gotta keep those shareholders happy while also saving the planet, you know?

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Renea

4 months ago

B) economic, ethical and environmental - definitely important to consider the economic impact, ethical practices, and environmental sustainability in the mining industry.

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Titus

5 months ago

A) people, profit, planet - that covers all the bases, right? Gotta keep those shareholders happy while also saving the planet, you know?

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