CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Topic 3 Question 105 Discussion

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Question #: 105
Topic #: 3

There are four stages of development of supply chain management, according to Reck and Long's strategic positioning tool. Which stage of this model does the followingdescriptionidentify?

Emphasis is on better co-ordination between departments and suppliers involving timely communication about changes in price and availability of materials.

AThe passive stage

BThe independent stage

CThe supportive stage

DThe integrative stage

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by Tammara at Jan 14, 2025, 09:39 PM

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Coleen

3 months ago

I'll have to go with 'supportive stage'. The emphasis on coordination and communication between departments and suppliers is a dead giveaway.

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Latosha

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards the supportive stage as well, it seems to fit the description.

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Kiley

2 months ago

I think it might be the integrative stage, where departments and suppliers work closely together.

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Vicki

2 months ago

I agree, the supportive stage focuses on better coordination and communication.

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Simona

3 months ago

Haha, the 'passive stage'? More like the 'clueless stage' if you ask me. This question is way too easy for that!

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Reiko

3 months ago

C) The supportive stage

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Rodrigo

3 months ago

B) The independent stage

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Sharmaine

3 months ago

A) The passive stage

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Gladys

4 months ago

I'm going with 'integrative stage' on this one. The description mentions timely communication, which aligns with the integration of processes across the supply chain.

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Mohammad

4 months ago

Hmm, this sounds like the 'supportive stage' to me. Better coordination between departments and suppliers is the key focus in this stage.

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Pearly

2 months ago

User 4: Yeah, communication is crucial in that stage.

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Vincenza

2 months ago

User 3: Definitely the supportive stage.

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Giuseppe

3 months ago

User 2: I agree, it's all about coordination.

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Jules

3 months ago

User 1: I think it's the supportive stage.

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Nobuko

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) The integrative stage, as that stage focuses on integrating processes and information across the supply chain.

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Susy

4 months ago

I agree with Jeniffer, because in the supportive stage, there is emphasis on better coordination between departments and suppliers.

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Jeniffer

5 months ago

I think the answer is C) The supportive stage.

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