CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following would not normally be seen as part of public sector procurement?

AAchieving defined service levels

BPersonal bonus payments for procurement staff, linked to savings made

CAn emphasis on the use of the competitive principle

DPersonal financial rewards from suppliers for buyers in return for awarding contracts

EPursuit of equal opportunities policies, internally and externally

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Suggested Answer: B, D

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.

by Novella at Nov 16, 2024, 09:03 AM

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Lynelle

3 months ago

I thought equal opportunities were always a priority in procurement.

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Marvel

3 months ago

Competitive principles are key in public sector, no doubt!

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Elenore

3 months ago

Wait, are people really getting bonuses from suppliers? That sounds shady.

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Dawne

4 months ago

Totally agree, personal bonuses shouldn't be part of it!

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Paola

4 months ago

Public sector procurement focuses on transparency and fairness.

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Louis

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

Definitely, personal financial rewards from suppliers should never be part of public sector procurement.

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Fanny

1 year ago

I agree, D does sound shady. It's important to keep procurement transparent and fair.

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William

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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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