CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Topic 7 Question 109 Discussion

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Question #: 109
Topic #: 7

Several researchers have identified strong connections between corporate culture and resistance to organisational change.

Which TWOof the followingare likely to bemost resistantto organisational change:

AH is a partnership of professionals with similar training, background and expertise. Power lies in senior individuals who generally believe themselves to be more important thanthe business. Co-operative and consistent behaviour is unusual.

BE is a small entrepreneurial firm controlled by an owner-manager. There are few rules and little bureaucracy. The firm can react quickly and decision making by the owner will be swift.

CF is a large bureaucratic organisation, structured by function. Staff working in F tend to be preoccupied with fulfilling their narrow job duties, with an emphasis on consistent, day-to-day routines.

DG is a project-based organisation where flexible teams are formed to solve particular problems. G is characterised by teamwork, flexibility and a strong commitment to making things happen.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

by Sanda at Mar 22, 2025, 08:04 PM

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Loren

27 days ago

Option D is the clear winner for me. A project-based organization with a focus on teamwork and flexibility is practically begging for change to happen. They'll be the first ones out the door with their new ideas.

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Juliana

28 days ago

Haha, I can just imagine the owner-manager of Option B trying to make decisions 'swiftly' while their employees are trying to keep up. Sounds like a recipe for disaster during a change!

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Irving

1 months ago

Option A seems like the second most resistant. Professionals with a strong belief in their own importance and a lack of cooperative behavior are not going to be receptive to change.

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Haydee

7 days ago

A) H is a partnership of professionals with similar training, background and expertise. Power lies in senior individuals who generally believe themselves to be more important than the business. Co-operative and consistent behaviour is unusual.

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2 months ago

I think H and F are likely to be most resistant to change.

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