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?

APurchasingmanagers are involved instrategy development.

BCompetitive strategies rely on the effectiveness of organisational purchasing.

CSuppliers are viewed as vital partners.

DSupply is obtained at the best price once requested by departments.

ETimely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.

FEfficiency is at least equal to other organisational operations such as payroll and invoicing.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

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Aron

3 months ago

Really? I thought efficiency was always the priority, not partnerships.

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Stephen

3 months ago

E is super important for staying competitive!

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Dana

3 months ago

Wait, D seems more traditional than integrative.

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Luis

4 months ago

Totally agree, B is also key!

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Leota

4 months ago

A and C definitely suggest an integrative approach.

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Helga

4 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

4 months ago

I'm a bit uncertain about D; it seems more transactional than integrative.

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Paulene

4 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

1 year ago

This exam is making me hungry... I could really go for an 'integrative' sandwich right about now.

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Tandra

1 year ago

E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.

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Audra

1 year ago

C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.

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Paris

1 year ago

A) Purchasing managers are involved in strategy development.

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Tony

1 year ago

I believe B, C, and F are the integrative approaches.

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Blythe

1 year ago

E is a good one too - having timely information across the organization is crucial for an integrative approach.

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Carissa

1 year ago

I agree with Harrison. Suppliers as vital partners is key.

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Jamal

1 year 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

1 year ago

I think A, C, and E suggest an integrative approach.

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Mindy

1 year ago

I agree, those three make the most sense. D and F are more about execution than integration.

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Lai

1 year ago

E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.

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Skye

1 year ago

C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.

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Arthur

1 year ago

A) Purchasing managers are involved in strategy development.

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Verlene

1 year 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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