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CIPS L3M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M2 exam
Question #: 11
Topic #: 1
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You work as a buyer for a large international corporation. You are currently involved in negotiating a high-value contract, and one of the supplier's representatives offers to take you to a dog-racing event, with all expenses paid. The offer is open to the whole of your procurement team. What do you do?

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Suggested Answer: B

Value engineering, like value analysis, but at the design stage, seeks to create at least as great an output, but with fewer components / inputs.


by Carolynn at May 23, 2024, 01:38 PM

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Cathern
3 months ago
But what if it helps build a better relationship with the supplier?
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Albina
3 months ago
I agree, better to keep it professional.
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Reena
3 months ago
Wait, is this even legal? Seems sketchy.
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Maryann
4 months ago
I’d accept, sounds like a fun team outing!
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Mel
4 months ago
Definitely decline, that's a conflict of interest.
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Chauncey
4 months ago
I practiced a case where accepting an offer like this led to serious ethical concerns. I think I would lean towards declining.
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Jospeh
4 months ago
I feel like accepting could lead to bias in our decision-making. Declining seems safer, but I wonder if it would affect our relationship with the supplier.
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Ozell
4 months ago
I'm not sure, but didn't we discuss a similar scenario where accepting gifts could compromise our integrity?
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Cheryll
5 months ago
I think I remember something about avoiding conflicts of interest in negotiations. It might be best to decline.
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Jestine
5 months ago
Easy choice - I'd decline the offer. Accepting it could create the appearance of improper influence, even if that's not the intent. Gotta maintain my integrity as a buyer.
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Leonida
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. On one hand, it could be seen as a nice gesture from the supplier. But I'd need to check my company's policies to make sure it's allowed.
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Emelda
5 months ago
Definitely decline - accepting gifts or entertainment from suppliers could be seen as a conflict of interest and compromise my objectivity in the negotiations.
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Leanora
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to carefully consider the potential ethical and professional implications before deciding.
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Amie
5 months ago
Easy peasy! Email archiving is all about saving and protecting email data, so the answer has to be true.
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Coral
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. Amazon SNS supports email and SMS as notification endpoints.
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Moon
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The correct statements are A, B, and C. The system can scan images, provide vulnerability info, and block high-risk deployments. I'll make sure to double-check my answers before submitting.
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Emerson
10 months ago
Accept, without a doubt! Who doesn't love a little greyhound action? As long as it's not a ruff deal, I'm in.
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Marylin
8 months ago
A) I appreciate the offer, but I'll have to decline. Thank you.
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Carin
9 months ago
B) Sounds like a fun opportunity, count me in!
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Katy
9 months ago
B) Accept
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Lettie
9 months ago
A) Decline
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Jerry
10 months ago
Hmm, a free day at the races? Sounds tempting, but I guess I'll have to sit this one out. Wouldn't want to get caught chasing my tail.
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Novella
9 months ago
I agree, it's tempting, but we need to stay professional and not mix business with pleasure.
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Hana
9 months ago
B) Accept
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Denny
9 months ago
That sounds like a fun offer, but I think it's best to stay focused on the contract negotiations.
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Abel
10 months ago
A) Decline
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Shannon
10 months ago
Decline, no doubt. I don't want to end up in the dog house with the legal team.
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Celestina
9 months ago
I understand your point, but I think it's best to decline. We need to focus on the contract and avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
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Antione
9 months ago
B) Accept
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Lynda
9 months ago
That's a generous offer, but I have to decline. We need to maintain professionalism in our negotiations.
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Lai
10 months ago
A) Decline
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Leontine
10 months ago
Decline? Of course! We can't accept gifts or entertainment from suppliers. That's just asking for trouble.
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Irene
10 months ago
I agree with Jerilyn, accepting the offer could potentially benefit our negotiations in the long run.
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Jerilyn
11 months ago
I think I would accept, it could help build a better relationship with the supplier.
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Elli
11 months ago
I would decline the offer.
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