CIMA E3 Exam
E3 Strategic Management (Page 6 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

Which of the following correctly defines Information Systems (IS) strategy?

  1. Identifying the information needs of theOrganizationand aligning development to them.
  2. The roles and structure of information specialists in theOrganizationand their relationship with users.
  3. Decisions on the hardware, software and communications solutions used in theOrganization.
  4. The planning, organising, investment and control of information applications in theOrganization.

Answer(s): A



T is a management consultant. He was recently contracted by company XYZ to act as an external Change Agent in aprogramof change being undertaken. T's first task was to assist XYZ in clearly defining the outcomes of the changeprogramand ensure that these were achievable. T also set up a number of change teams and led several workshops and team building exercises. Many of XYZ's staff were resistant to the changeprogram. Therefore, T had to ensure that he created an appropriate vision for the change and was able to resolve any conflict which occurred during the changeprogram.

Which THREE of the following are the key skills of a Change Agent demonstrated by T?

  1. Goal Setting
  2. Negotiation skills
  3. Independence
  4. Role Setting
  5. Managing up

Answer(s): A,B,D



McKinsey's '7-S' model can provide companies with a useful insight into some of the issues experienced as part of a change initiative within a company.

Which THREE of the following are identified as SOFT elements within McKinsey's '7-S' model?

  1. Strategy
  2. Style
  3. Sentiment
  4. Staff
  5. Skills
  6. Sustainability

Answer(s): B,D,E



Which of the following is NOT a use of the Value Chain?

  1. Give managers a deeper understanding of precisely what theirOrganizationdoes.
  2. Implement changes to protect key processes.
  3. Identify the key processes within the business that add value to the end customer.
  4. Identify the non-value added processes.

Answer(s): B



Kanter identified seven 'power skills' that change agents need to overcome apathy or resistance to change. Which of the following are power skills?

Select ALL that apply.

  1. Ability to work independently.
  2. Ability to collaborate effectively.
  3. Ability to develop relationships based on trust.
  4. Ability to keep within a budget.
  5. Ability to work ethically and sustainably.
  6. Ability to keep projects to a strict time-line.

Answer(s): A,B,C



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