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'The CIPS Code of Conduct states that procurement professionals should not accept any business gifts under any circumstances.' True or false?
Suggested Answer: D
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34 comments · newest first
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Carissa
11 months ago
False! Just need to declare them properly.
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Bethanie
12 months ago
Wait, really? I didn't know that was allowed at all!
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Delisa
12 months ago
I thought it was true, but I guess I was wrong.
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Micaela
1 year ago
I totally agree, the rules are more flexible than that!
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Micaela
1 year ago
It's actually false, gifts can be accepted under certain limits.
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Dominga
1 year ago
I’m leaning towards true, but I remember discussing how some organizations have their own policies that might differ from CIPS.
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Hildred
1 year ago
I recall the CIPS Code being strict, but I’m confused if it allows any exceptions for low-value gifts.
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Gwenn
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like there was a practice question that mentioned specific guidelines for gifts. Maybe it’s true?
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Floyd
1 year ago
I think the statement is false because I remember something about accepting small tokens of appreciation being allowed in certain contexts.
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Ivory
1 year ago
Okay, I think I know the answer here. The code allows for some gifts, just not any at all. So the statement is false.
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Stevie
1 year ago
The CIPS code is clear that we can accept some business gifts, just not any under any circumstances. So this statement must be false.
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Malcom
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally confident on this one. I'll need to review the code of conduct details.
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Laquanda
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure this is false, but I'll double-check the CIPS Code of Conduct to be sure.
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Mireya
2 years ago
Wait, we get gifts? Where do I sign up for this job?
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Malinda
1 year ago
Oh really? I guess I'll have to stick to earning my rewards through hard work then.
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Michell
1 year ago
I heard about that too, but it's actually false. We're not supposed to accept gifts as procurement professionals.
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Jerry
1 year ago
B) False
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Emeline
1 year ago
A) True
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Trevor
2 years ago
True, definitely. Accepting gifts could lead to all sorts of ethical issues and conflicts of interest.
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Catalina
1 year ago
B) False
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Rosio
1 year ago
I agree, accepting gifts can compromise integrity.
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Desmond
1 year ago
A) True
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Jennifer
2 years ago
False, as long as the gift is under a certain value, it should be fine. Who doesn't love free stuff?
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Glynda
2 years ago
False, as long as the gift is under a certain value, it should be fine. Who doesn't love free stuff?
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Robt
2 years ago
A) True
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Viva
2 years ago
But the CIPS Code of Conduct clearly states that procurement professionals should not accept any business gifts.
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Tracey
2 years ago
True, no gifts whatsoever. Gotta keep things 100% objective and professional.
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Titus
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is false.
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Jose
2 years ago
False, that's way too restrictive. A small gift here and there is just common courtesy.
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Laura
1 year ago
That's a good point, maybe it's better to stick to the rules.
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Levi
1 year ago
But accepting gifts could lead to bias in decision-making.
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Tasia
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe a small gift is fine as a gesture of goodwill.
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Rickie
2 years ago
I think it's true, we should follow the Code of Conduct.
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Viva
2 years ago
I think the answer is true.