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CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 89 Discussion

Which of the following best describes the 'passive stage' of purchasing?
A) Purchasing has no strategic direction and B) Purchasing is concentrated on price negotiation and C) Purchasing integrates latest practices and technology and D) Purchasing is independent of corporate strategy

CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E01-1 exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following best describes the 'passive stage' of purchasing?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C, D

by Delsie at Jun 02, 2024, 01:53 PM

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Jonelle
8 months ago
A and D are both true in many cases!
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Latosha
8 months ago
Wait, is D really a thing? That seems off.
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Ona
8 months ago
C sounds too advanced for the passive stage.
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Tanja
8 months ago
I disagree, B makes more sense to me.
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Augustine
9 months ago
I think it's definitely A. No direction at all.
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Veronika
9 months ago
I don't think C fits because integrating new practices sounds more active, so I'm stuck between A and D for the passive stage.
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Emogene
9 months ago
I feel like the passive stage is more about not having a strategic direction, so A could be the right choice, but I could be mixing it up with another concept.
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Glory
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question about purchasing focusing mainly on cost, which makes me lean towards B, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Paulina
9 months ago
I think the passive stage means purchasing doesn't really align with the company's overall goals, so maybe it's D?
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Leonora
9 months ago
I remember discussing the stages of purchasing in class, and the passive stage is when it's concentrated on price negotiation. That matches option B, so that's my pick.
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Helga
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The passive stage is when purchasing has no strategic direction and is independent of corporate strategy, so I'll go with option A and D.
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Jennifer
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The options seem a bit similar, and I'm not confident I fully understand the concept of the 'passive stage' of purchasing. I might need to review my notes before answering.
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Pearly
10 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the passive stage of purchasing is when it's focused on price negotiation, so I'll go with option B.
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Noelia
10 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is understanding that the more frequently an investment compounds, the more the interest earns interest, resulting in a lower future value. I'll select the correct answer.
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Rosalyn
10 months ago
I'm not sure inviting the entire staff to the Video Indexer is a practical solution. That seems like a lot of overhead and may not scale well as the company grows. I'd steer clear of option C.
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Kaycee
10 months ago
I remember something about 48 hours for normal deliveries, but 72 hours for C-sections. Seems like B might be the right choice?
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Eura
1 year ago
I'd have to say D. Purchasing is its own little world, completely separate from the rest of the company. It's like a secret society with its own secret handshake and everything.
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Helene
1 year ago
I agree with you, A seems to be the most fitting description. Purchasing without strategic direction can be problematic.
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Galen
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think B is the most accurate. Price negotiation is a key aspect of the passive stage.
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Chuck
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe C is the correct answer. Purchasing should integrate the latest practices and technology.
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Golda
1 year ago
I think D is the best option. Purchasing does seem to operate independently.
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Levi
1 year ago
B is the way to go. Negotiating prices is the most important part of purchasing, unless you're a comedian and your job is to make the suppliers laugh.
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Ciara
1 year ago
C) Purchasing integrates latest practices and technology
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Amie
1 year ago
B) Purchasing is concentrated on price negotiation
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Renea
1 year ago
A) Purchasing has no strategic direction
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Madonna
1 year ago
I'm going with A. Purchasing? Strategic direction? Hah, that's a good one. We just buy whatever the higher-ups tell us to buy.
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Tanesha
1 year ago
User 3: Definitely, it seems like we're in the passive stage of purchasing for sure.
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Stanton
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. It feels like we're just following orders without any real plan.
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Annice
1 year ago
User 1: I'm going with A. Purchasing? Strategic direction? Hah, that's a good one. We just buy whatever the higher-ups tell us to buy.
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Krystal
1 year ago
C looks good to me. Purchasing should be on the cutting edge, not stuck in the stone age, you know?
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Jin
1 year ago
Hmm, that's an interesting perspective. Can you explain why you think that?
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Vallie
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Purchasing integrates latest practices and technology.
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Leota
1 year ago
Definitely B. Purchasing is all about squeezing those suppliers for the best price, am I right? That's how we save the company money!
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Selene
1 year ago
I agree, focusing on price negotiation is crucial in the passive stage of purchasing.
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Amie
1 year ago
Yes, you're right! Negotiating prices is key to saving money for the company.
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Jin
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Purchasing is concentrated on price negotiation.
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