CIPS Exam A7 Topic 1 Question 55 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A7 exam

Question #: 55
Topic #: 1

'Our people are the source of our strength. They provide our corporate intelligence and determine our reputation and vitality.' This extract from the Ford Motor Company is an example of which of the following?

AA mission statement

BA statement of guiding principles

CA vision statement

DA value statement

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Suggested Answer: B

by Alesia at Apr 14, 2024, 09:30 AM

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Orville

5 months ago

I don't think so, a value statement usually focuses on the beliefs and principles.

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Lazaro

5 months ago

But could it also be a value statement?

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Yvonne

5 months ago

I agree, it sets the company's purpose and goals.

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Shay

6 months ago

I think it's a mission statement.

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Tyisha

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) A statement of guiding principles.

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Rachael

6 months ago

I see where you're coming from, but I still think it's A) A mission statement.

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Willow

6 months ago

Actually, I think it's D) A value statement.

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Selma

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards B) A statement of guiding principles.

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Erick

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is C) A vision statement.

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Ahmad

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) A mission statement.

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Anisha

7 months ago

I agree with Valda, it sounds like the right answer.

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Valda

7 months ago

A) A mission statement

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Mozelle

8 months ago

Haha, I bet the exam writer had a field day coming up with these options. They're really trying to trip us up, aren't they?

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Alyce

8 months ago

You know, I was just reviewing this topic last night. I'm pretty sure I know the right answer, but let's see what the others think.

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Carmela

8 months ago

Oh man, I hate these types of questions. They always try to catch you with the subtle differences between the answer choices.

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Grover

8 months ago

I think I know the answer, but I'm not 100% confident. This is one of those questions where you have to really analyze the wording.

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Heidy

8 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? The answer seems pretty straightforward to me.

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Phung

8 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure what the correct answer is, but I'll give it my best shot.

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