CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-P03-1 exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 2

C is a large international supermarket chain. It has many thousands of suppliers and many thousands of potential suppliers competing for shelf space m its supermarkets.

Which of the following provisions would be appropriate for C to include m its ethical code in relation to its suppliers?

Select ALL that apply

AC shall insist on an exclusivity agreement with each supplier so that identical products are not available from other outlets

BC shall endeavour to adhere to the terms of its contracts with its suppliers at all times

CCshall continuously remind suppliers that it always has several alternative suppliers to choose from.

DC shall not use its buying power unscrupulously.

EC shall keep confidential all information received from suppliers and potential suppliers

FC shall endeavour to take as high a percentage of each supplier's output as possible

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Suggested Answer: B, D, E

by Alona at Aug 16, 2025, 02:19 PM

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Alpha

2 months ago

A seems a bit unfair to suppliers, right?

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Magda

2 months ago

E is a must! Confidentiality is key.

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Cyndy

2 months ago

B and D are definitely the way to go!

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Charlene

3 months ago

C sounds kinda shady... not sure about that one.

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Ben

3 months ago

F just feels greedy, not ethical at all.

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Shenika

3 months ago

I think C could be seen as a bit aggressive; reminding suppliers of alternatives might not foster a good relationship.

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Sean

3 months ago

I feel like E is definitely a must-have since confidentiality is crucial in maintaining trust with suppliers.

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Weldon

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about A; exclusivity agreements seem a bit restrictive and could hurt competition.

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Nobuko

4 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of ethical practices in supplier relationships, so I think B and D might be good choices.

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Ena

4 months ago

Ah, this is a tough one. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each provision and try to strike a balance between C's commercial interests and its ethical obligations.

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Idella

4 months ago

This is a good one. I'll make sure to select all the options that demonstrate C's commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.

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Denna

4 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. I'll focus on identifying the provisions that promote fairness, transparency, and mutual respect between C and its suppliers.

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Sarah

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the potential consequences of each provision and how they might impact the supplier-retailer relationship.

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Valentin

5 months ago

This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the ethical implications of each option and how they relate to the supermarket's responsibilities towards its suppliers.

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