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CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

Which THREE of the following suggest an integrative approach to organisational purchasing according to Reck and Long?
A) Purchasingmanagers are involved instrategy development. and B) Competitive strategies rely on the effectiveness of organisational purchasing. and C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.
D) Supply is obtained at the best price once requested by departments.
E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.
F) Efficiency is at least equal to other organisational operations such as payroll and invoicing.

CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 4
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Which THREE of the following suggest an integrative approach to organisational purchasing according to Reck and Long?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

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Aron
8 months ago
Really? I thought efficiency was always the priority, not partnerships.
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Stephen
8 months ago
E is super important for staying competitive!
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Dana
8 months ago
Wait, D seems more traditional than integrative.
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Luis
8 months ago
Totally agree, B is also key!
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Leota
9 months ago
A and C definitely suggest an integrative approach.
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Helga
9 months ago
I feel like A, C, and E align well with Reck and Long's ideas, especially the part about suppliers being partners.
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Merri
9 months ago
I'm a bit uncertain about D; it seems more transactional than integrative.
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Paulene
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think A and C were definitely part of the integrative approach.
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Laticia
9 months ago
I think options A, B, and C might be the right ones, but I'm not completely sure about B.
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Major
9 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. I'm not entirely sure what an "integrative approach to organizational purchasing" means. I'll need to re-read the options carefully.
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Casey
9 months ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. Based on my understanding, the options that suggest an integrative approach are A, B, and C.
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Una
9 months ago
Okay, let me start by identifying the key characteristics of an integrative approach. I think options A, C, and E are the most likely to fit that criteria.
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Margart
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about how they relate to an integrative approach.
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Deeann
10 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can identify the three options that suggest an integrative approach to organizational purchasing.
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Veronica
2 years ago
This exam is making me hungry... I could really go for an 'integrative' sandwich right about now.
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Tandra
2 years ago
E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.
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Audra
2 years ago
C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.
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Paris
2 years ago
A) Purchasing managers are involved in strategy development.
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Tony
2 years ago
I believe B, C, and F are the integrative approaches.
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Blythe
2 years ago
E is a good one too - having timely information across the organization is crucial for an integrative approach.
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Carissa
2 years ago
I agree with Harrison. Suppliers as vital partners is key.
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Jamal
2 years ago
Haha, 'obtaining supply at the best price once requested' - that's like the opposite of integrative! Gotta keep those purchasing folks involved from the start.
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Harrison
2 years ago
I think A, C, and E suggest an integrative approach.
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Mindy
2 years ago
I agree, those three make the most sense. D and F are more about execution than integration.
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Lai
2 years ago
E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.
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Skye
2 years ago
C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.
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Arthur
2 years ago
A) Purchasing managers are involved in strategy development.
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Verlene
2 years ago
A, B, and C seem like the most relevant options here. Integrating purchasing with overall strategy and viewing suppliers as partners are key parts of an integrative approach.
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Onita
2 years ago
Viewing suppliers as vital partners is essential for a successful integrative approach.
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Gaynell
2 years ago
Competitive strategies relying on the effectiveness of organisational purchasing makes sense.
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Reita
2 years ago
Purchasing managers being involved in strategy development is crucial.
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Azalee
2 years ago
I agree, A, B, and C are definitely important for an integrative approach.
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