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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
3 months ago
A and D are both true in many cases!
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Latosha
3 months ago
Wait, is D really a thing? That seems off.
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Ona
3 months ago
C sounds too advanced for the passive stage.
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Tanja
4 months ago
I disagree, B makes more sense to me.
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Augustine
4 months ago
I think it's definitely A. No direction at all.
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Veronika
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
9 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe C is the correct answer. Purchasing should integrate the latest practices and technology.
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Golda
8 months ago
I think D is the best option. Purchasing does seem to operate independently.
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Levi
9 months 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
8 months ago
C) Purchasing integrates latest practices and technology
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Amie
9 months ago
B) Purchasing is concentrated on price negotiation
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Renea
9 months ago
A) Purchasing has no strategic direction
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Madonna
10 months 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
9 months ago
User 3: Definitely, it seems like we're in the passive stage of purchasing for sure.
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Stanton
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. It feels like we're just following orders without any real plan.
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Annice
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months ago
Hmm, that's an interesting perspective. Can you explain why you think that?
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Vallie
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Purchasing integrates latest practices and technology.
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Leota
10 months 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
10 months ago
I agree, focusing on price negotiation is crucial in the passive stage of purchasing.
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Amie
10 months ago
Yes, you're right! Negotiating prices is key to saving money for the company.
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Jin
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) Purchasing is concentrated on price negotiation.
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