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CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 52 Discussion

The idea / practice that some users / internal customers will spend organisational funds without in-volving procurement professionals when required to do so by organisational rules, is called:
D) Maverick buying
A) Off balance sheet procurement
B) Nonconformist procurement
C) Merchandise buying

CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam
Question #: 52
Topic #: 4
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The idea / practice that some users / internal customers will spend organisational funds without in-volving procurement professionals when required to do so by organisational rules, is called:

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Suggested Answer: D

One of the best ways to combat maverick buying is for procurement to be seen to be doing a good job, reducing the justification in colleagues' minds for going outside the system.

The other terms shown in the answers are simply made up to create the question.

This is your final question in this practice exam - good luck in the real exam!


by Benton at Jun 26, 2026, 09:02 AM

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Stephane
12 hours ago
I feel like we had a practice question on this, and I think the answer was D) Maverick buying, but I could be mixing it up.
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Chaya
6 days ago
I remember discussing nonconformist procurement in class, but it feels like maverick buying fits better here.
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Angelyn
11 days ago
I think this might be related to maverick buying, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term.
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