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Which of the following would not normally be seen as part of public sector procurement?
Suggested Answer: B, D
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Public sector procurement staff are expected to work and offer their best to their employer, normal-ly without additional reward for creating cost savings, which is part of their work; and they should not receive rewards from suppliers.
This latter point takes us into the area of procurement ethics, which CIPS regards as being particu-larly significant for procurement professionals.
The other answers shown are typical features of public sector procurement.
31 comments · newest first
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Lynelle
11 months ago
I thought equal opportunities were always a priority in procurement.
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Marvel
11 months ago
Competitive principles are key in public sector, no doubt!
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Elenore
12 months ago
Wait, are people really getting bonuses from suppliers? That sounds shady.
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Dawne
12 months ago
Totally agree, personal bonuses shouldn't be part of it!
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Paola
1 year ago
Public sector procurement focuses on transparency and fairness.
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Louis
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused about option B though. Personal bonuses for procurement staff could be seen as a way to incentivize savings, right?
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Luis
1 year ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it was about ethical considerations in procurement. That might help with this one.
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Carey
1 year ago
I remember discussing how personal financial rewards from suppliers could lead to conflicts of interest, so that makes sense for option D.
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Quentin
1 year ago
I think option D is the one that wouldn't normally be part of public sector procurement, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Nana
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The personal financial incentives for procurement staff are a clear red flag. That's not at all in line with the principles of public sector procurement, which is all about fairness, transparency, and serving the public good. I'm going with that as my answer.
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Daniela
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. Achieving service levels, using competitive principles, and pursuing equal opportunities - those all sound like standard public sector procurement practices. But the bonus payments and supplier rewards? That's got to be the odd one out here.
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Paola
1 year ago
Personal bonus payments and financial rewards from suppliers? That's definitely not something you'd expect to see in public sector procurement. That's got to be the answer.
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Lashaun
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of procurement practices, but I'm not totally clear on what's considered "normal" for the public sector. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Mica
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to identify which of these options would not normally be part of public sector procurement.
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Antione
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old temptation of personal bonuses and rewards. But in public procurement, it's all about transparency and fairness, not lining your own pockets.
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Chau
2 years ago
Haha, option D is just asking for trouble. Might as well just hand the contracts to the highest bidder under the table. Not a good look for the public sector.
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Dusti
2 years ago
I'd have to go with D. Sounds like a recipe for corruption if procurement staff are getting personal kickbacks from suppliers.
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Ailene
2 years ago
Definitely, personal financial rewards from suppliers should never be part of public sector procurement.
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Fanny
2 years ago
I agree, D does sound shady. It's important to keep procurement transparent and fair.
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William
2 years ago
I believe A) Achieving defined service levels is an important aspect of public sector procurement, as it ensures quality and efficiency in service delivery.
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Kris
2 years ago
I agree with Juliana. Public sector procurement should be transparent and free from any personal financial rewards from suppliers.
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Juliana
2 years ago
I think D) Personal financial rewards from suppliers for buyers in return for awarding contracts would not normally be seen in public sector procurement.
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Willard
2 years ago
B and D seem like the obvious choices for things that wouldn't be part of public sector procurement. Gotta keep things ethical, you know?
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Lindy
2 years ago
E) Pursuit of equal opportunities policies, internally and externally
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Lai
2 years ago
C) An emphasis on the use of the competitive principle
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Paris
2 years ago
A) Achieving defined service levels
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Isaiah
2 years ago
Option D is clearly the answer here. Personal financial rewards from suppliers is a big no-no in public sector procurement.
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Reita
2 years ago
Absolutely, public sector procurement should be transparent and fair.
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Rashida
2 years ago
It's important to maintain integrity in the procurement process.
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Blair
2 years ago
Yeah, personal financial rewards from suppliers would be a conflict of interest.
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Louann
2 years ago
I agree, option D is definitely not part of public sector procurement.