CIPS Exam L3M3 Topic 3 Question 27 Discussion

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Question #: 27
Topic #: 3

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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?

ATrue

BFalse

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Suggested Answer: D

Inability to touch something.

Services are intangible, which may present challenges when specifying / buying.

by Yun at Dec 09, 2024, 02:42 AM

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Mireya

4 months ago

Wait, we get gifts? Where do I sign up for this job?

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Malinda

2 months ago

Oh really? I guess I'll have to stick to earning my rewards through hard work then.

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Michell

2 months 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

2 months ago

B) False

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Emeline

4 months ago

A) True

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Trevor

4 months ago

True, definitely. Accepting gifts could lead to all sorts of ethical issues and conflicts of interest.

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Catalina

3 months ago

B) False

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Rosio

4 months ago

I agree, accepting gifts can compromise integrity.

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Desmond

4 months ago

A) True

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Jennifer

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months ago

A) True

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Viva

5 months ago

But the CIPS Code of Conduct clearly states that procurement professionals should not accept any business gifts.

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Tracey

5 months ago

True, no gifts whatsoever. Gotta keep things 100% objective and professional.

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Titus

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is false.

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Jose

5 months ago

False, that's way too restrictive. A small gift here and there is just common courtesy.

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Laura

3 months ago

That's a good point, maybe it's better to stick to the rules.

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Levi

4 months ago

But accepting gifts could lead to bias in decision-making.

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Tasia

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe a small gift is fine as a gesture of goodwill.

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Rickie

4 months ago

I think it's true, we should follow the Code of Conduct.

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Viva

5 months ago

I think the answer is true.

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