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CIPS L3M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 32 Discussion

Posted by Lezlie on Mar 19, 2025 at 05:48 PM

Individuals, units, teams, groups or organisations that have an influence over procurement, or which are affected by procurement operations, can be called:

Suggested Answer: B

The others may be stakeholders, but the answer is 'stakeholders' - those who have a legitimate inter-est in what is going on.


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Cyndy 10 months ago
Really? I didn't think it was that straightforward.
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Helga 11 months ago
I thought wholesalers had more influence.
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Layla 11 months ago
100% agree, it's all about the stakeholders.
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Carmela 11 months ago
Wait, aren't shareholders also involved?
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Blondell 11 months ago
Definitely stakeholders!
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Derick 11 months ago
I recall a practice question where we discussed the roles of different groups in procurement. I think B is the best choice, but I'm a bit uncertain.
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Meaghan 12 months ago
I feel like we covered this in class. Stakeholders definitely sounds right, but I can't shake the feeling that shareholders might also be relevant.
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Yong 12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about customers being involved in procurement too. Could it be A?
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Thea 1 year ago
I think the answer might be B, stakeholders. We talked about how they can influence procurement decisions.
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Evelynn 1 year ago
The key here is that the question is asking about who has influence over or is affected by procurement operations. Based on that, I'm confident that B, stakeholders, is the correct answer.
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King 1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. Are there any other options I should be considering besides just stakeholders? I want to make sure I fully understand before answering.
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Alishia 1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. Stakeholders are individuals or groups that are affected by or have an influence over a process, which matches the description here. I'm feeling good about selecting B.
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Sol 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know stakeholders are involved in procurement, but I'm not 100% confident that's the only right answer. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Colette 1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is B - Stakeholders.
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Bonita 2 years ago
Wholesalers? What is this, a wholesale question? B. Stakeholders, hands down.
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Antonio 1 year ago
↳ replying to Bonita
Shareholders may have a say, but stakeholders are the ones to focus on.
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Mitzie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Bonita
Customers also play a role, but stakeholders have more influence.
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Susana 1 year ago
↳ replying to Bonita
I agree, they have a significant impact on the process.
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Gabriele 2 years ago
↳ replying to Bonita
Stakeholders are definitely the key players in procurement.
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Gracia 2 years ago
↳ replying to Bonita
I agree, they have a significant impact on the process.
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Felix 2 years ago
↳ replying to Bonita
Stakeholders are definitely the key players in procurement.
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Laurene 2 years ago
Shareholders? Really? I thought this was about procurement, not the stock market. B. Stakeholders is the way to go.
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Kimbery 2 years ago
Actually, stakeholders include customers, suppliers, employees, and more. So, the answer is definitely B) Stakeholders.
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Dorothy 2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's A) Customers because they are the ones who buy the products.
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Justine 2 years ago
Definitely B. Stakeholders. Those guys are the real puppet masters of procurement!
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Shawn 1 year ago
↳ replying to Justine
Absolutely, their input and support can make a huge difference in the success of a procurement operation.
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Stevie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Justine
It's important to keep them happy and informed throughout the process.
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Lera 1 year ago
↳ replying to Justine
They can make or break a procurement process for sure.
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Shenika 2 years ago
↳ replying to Justine
I agree, stakeholders definitely hold a lot of power in procurement.
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Vallie 2 years ago
Hmm, tricky one. I'm gonna go with B. Stakeholders. Sounds right to me.
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Gilbert 2 years ago
I agree with Shasta, stakeholders are the ones who have an influence over procurement.
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Bette 2 years ago
I'd say B. Stakeholders. Isn't that the textbook answer?
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Thaddeus 2 years ago
Stakeholders, of course! They have a direct impact on procurement activities.
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Kami 2 years ago
↳ replying to Thaddeus
It's important to consider the needs and interests of stakeholders in procurement planning.
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Brande 2 years ago
↳ replying to Thaddeus
Yes, they can greatly influence the outcome of procurement processes.
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Deane 2 years ago
↳ replying to Thaddeus
Stakeholders play a crucial role in procurement decisions.
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Shasta 2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Stakeholders.
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