CIPS Exam L3M2 Topic 1 Question 32 Discussion

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Question #: 32
Topic #: 1

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

ACustomers

BStakeholders

CShareholders

DWholesalers

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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.

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

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Bonita

4 months ago

Wholesalers? What is this, a wholesale question? B. Stakeholders, hands down.

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Antonio

2 months ago

Shareholders may have a say, but stakeholders are the ones to focus on.

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Mitzie

2 months ago

Customers also play a role, but stakeholders have more influence.

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Susana

3 months ago

I agree, they have a significant impact on the process.

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Gabriele

4 months ago

Stakeholders are definitely the key players in procurement.

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Gracia

4 months ago

I agree, they have a significant impact on the process.

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Felix

4 months ago

Stakeholders are definitely the key players in procurement.

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Laurene

4 months 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

5 months ago

Actually, stakeholders include customers, suppliers, employees, and more. So, the answer is definitely B) Stakeholders.

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Dorothy

5 months 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

5 months ago

Definitely B. Stakeholders. Those guys are the real puppet masters of procurement!

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Shawn

3 months ago

Absolutely, their input and support can make a huge difference in the success of a procurement operation.

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Stevie

3 months ago

It's important to keep them happy and informed throughout the process.

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Lera

4 months ago

They can make or break a procurement process for sure.

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Shenika

4 months ago

I agree, stakeholders definitely hold a lot of power in procurement.

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Vallie

5 months ago

Hmm, tricky one. I'm gonna go with B. Stakeholders. Sounds right to me.

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Gilbert

5 months ago

I agree with Shasta, stakeholders are the ones who have an influence over procurement.

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Bette

5 months ago

I'd say B. Stakeholders. Isn't that the textbook answer?

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Thaddeus

5 months ago

Stakeholders, of course! They have a direct impact on procurement activities.

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Kami

4 months ago

It's important to consider the needs and interests of stakeholders in procurement planning.

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Brande

4 months ago

Yes, they can greatly influence the outcome of procurement processes.

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Deane

5 months ago

Stakeholders play a crucial role in procurement decisions.

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Shasta

5 months ago

I think the answer is B) Stakeholders.

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