CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 1

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 Wendell at Jun 30, 2024, 04:58 PM

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Rosio

5 months ago

Haha, D? Really? I doubt Polygon would want to focus on fraud, bribery, and corruption as a sustainability strategy. That's a recipe for disaster!

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Anjelica

3 months ago

C) efficiency, effectiveness, impact

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Douglass

3 months ago

Yeah, focusing on people, profit, and planet seems like a more sustainable approach.

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Della

3 months ago

A) people, profit, planet

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Marguerita

4 months ago

C) efficiency, effectiveness, impact

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Truman

4 months ago

B) economic, ethical and environmental

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Phuong

4 months ago

A) people, profit, planet

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Oren

5 months ago

I think efficiency, effectiveness, and impact should be the main focus for Polygon Incorporated.

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Mabel

5 months ago

I believe economic, ethical, and environmental factors are also important for sustainable business practices.

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Amber

5 months ago

C is interesting, but I'm not sure efficiency, effectiveness, and impact fully capture the essence of sustainability. B feels more comprehensive to me.

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Rosio

4 months ago

I see your point, but I still think B is more comprehensive in addressing sustainability.

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Josephine

4 months ago

Efficiency, effectiveness, and impact are important too. C is not a bad choice.

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Dana

4 months ago

I agree. Those three elements are crucial for sustainable business practices.

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Cassie

4 months ago

I think B is the best option. It covers economic, ethical, and environmental aspects.

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Kaycee

5 months ago

I agree with Mariann, focusing on those three aspects is crucial for sustainability.

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Gayla

5 months ago

I think A is the way to go. People, profit, and planet - the triple botGayla line is the gold standard for sustainable business practices.

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Reita

4 months ago

Absolutely, focusing on people, profit, and planet is key for long-term success.

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Evangelina

5 months ago

I agree, A is definitely the best option for sustainable business practices.

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Mariann

6 months ago

I think Polygon Incorporated should consider people, profit, planet.

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Lai

6 months ago

Option B seems like a well-rounded approach that covers the key aspects of sustainability. Economic, ethical, and environmental factors are all crucial for Polygon to consider.

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Anjelica

5 months ago

I agree. It's important for Polygon to consider all three aspects to ensure they are operating in a sustainable manner.

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Maybelle

5 months ago

I think option B is the best choice. Economic, ethical, and environmental factors are all important for sustainability.

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