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Question#1

A large unpredicted event has occurred in the external environment which has affected Company X.
Which of the following change responses would be most appropriate to this situation?

A. incrementalCreactive change
B. incrementalCproactive change
C. proactiveCtransformational change
D. reactiveCtransformational change

Explanation:
A large, already-occurred external event calls for reactive response; given its magnitude, the change must be transformational rather than incremental.
Reference: CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.124.

Question#2

Which of the following is an international standard for Social Responsibility?

A. ISO 26000
B. ISO 27000
C. Social Value Act
D. Ethical Trading Initiative

Explanation:
ISO 26000 provides global guidance on social responsibility, addressing seven key areas: governance, human rights, labour practices, environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community development.
Reference: CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.184 (Domain 3.2).

Question#3

Monika has created a Goal Grid to map the goals and objectives of a change she wishes to implement in the Procurement Department. The Grid has 4 categories, what would these be?

A. achieve, preserve, avoid, eliminate
B. review, direct, initiate, stop
C. continue, cease, improve, avoid
D. strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats

Explanation:
The Goal Grid distinguishes whether outcomes are good/bad and whether they already exist or not, yielding four categories: Achieve, Preserve, Avoid, Eliminate.
Reference: CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.141.

Question#4

The analysis of roles, relationships and interdependencies within the supply chain network requires evaluation only at the start of a project. Is this correct?

A. yes C this allows for shared processes and pooled resources
B. yes C it is important to analyse the supply chain network before a project commences using the RACI model
C. no C this should be evaluated several times throughout the lifetime of the project
D. no C there is no requirement to analyse this as it will not affect the project’s performance

Explanation:
The CIPS guide highlights that supply network roles and relationships evolve during project execution. Therefore, they must be reviewed regularly, not just initially, to maintain alignment and manage interdependencies effectively.
Reference: CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.26.

Question#5

Which of the following characteristics of a stakeholder should be considered when conducting a stakeholder analysis for a project? Select THREE

A. Interest
B. Impact
C. Needs
D. Money
E. Status

Explanation:
Clayton’s “Big 6” characteristics are interest, impact, needs, attitude, power, and influence. “Money” and “status” are not listed directly (they may inform power/influence but aren’t core analysis headings).
Reference: CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.8.

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