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CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 38 Discussion

Posted by Jacquelyne on Jul 31, 2025 at 01:56 PM

'Open tendering may impose a substantial administrative burden on the procurement function.' True or false?

Suggested Answer: A

Because a wide range of organisations (or even individuals) may respond to an open tender, consid-erable administrative resource may have to be devoted to analysing offers.


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Dottie 10 months ago
True, but it also opens up more competitive bids.
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Miesha 11 months ago
Really? I thought it was supposed to simplify things.
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Anissa 11 months ago
Totally true, the paperwork is endless!
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Trevor 11 months ago
I've seen it create more work, so I'm with the "true" camp.
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Jamie 11 months ago
I disagree, it can streamline processes if done right.
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Judy 11 months ago
I think I read that open tendering can be efficient in some cases, but it definitely can create more work for procurement teams.
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Cordelia 12 months ago
I feel like the administrative burden is a common concern with open tendering, but I could see arguments for both sides.
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Barrett 12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think we had a practice question that suggested open tendering could streamline processes instead.
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Minna 1 year ago
I remember discussing how open tendering can lead to a lot of paperwork and coordination, so I think it's true.
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Johnna 1 year ago
Ah, I think I've got this one. Open tendering requires engaging with a wider pool of suppliers, which would logically increase the administrative workload. I'm confident the correct answer is True.
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Leanna 1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. The question is asking about a "substantial" burden, which is a bit vague. I'll have to weigh the potential administrative requirements to determine if it's truly substantial. Gonna have to think this through.
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Tess 1 year ago
Open tendering seems like it would involve more paperwork and coordination, so my initial instinct is that it's True. But I want to make sure I'm not missing any important details before I answer.
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Glendora 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'd need to think through the pros and cons of open tendering to decide if it imposes a substantial burden. I'll have to consider that more carefully.
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Peggie 1 year ago
I think this is a straightforward question. Open tendering would likely require more administrative work compared to other procurement methods, so I'll go with True.
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Shawnta 1 year ago
False. The benefits of open tendering outweigh the administrative burden.
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Cassi 1 year ago
True. It requires a lot of coordination and documentation.
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Katy 1 year ago
False. It ensures transparency and fair competition.
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Cruz 1 year ago
True. It can be time-consuming to manage all the paperwork.
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Veronique 1 year ago
True, but the benefits outweigh the hassle. Transparency is key in public procurement.
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Rene 1 year ago
False, open tendering is a breeze! The procurement team could use the extra exercise.
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Maryann 1 year ago
Absolutely true! The amount of paperwork and coordination required is no joke.
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Pok 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I agree, it can be quite overwhelming to manage all the paperwork and coordination.
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Dalene 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
A) True
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Jerry 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
B) False
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Lorriane 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I agree, it can be quite overwhelming to manage all the paperwork and coordination.
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Marylin 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
A) True
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