CIPS L3M3 Exam - Topic 3 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M3 exam

Question #: 27
Topic #: 3

'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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Carissa

6 months ago

False! Just need to declare them properly.

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Bethanie

6 months ago

Wait, really? I didn't know that was allowed at all!

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Delisa

6 months ago

I thought it was true, but I guess I was wrong.

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Micaela

7 months ago

I totally agree, the rules are more flexible than that!

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Micaela

7 months ago

It's actually false, gifts can be accepted under certain limits.

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Dominga

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

1 year ago

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

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Malinda

11 months ago

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

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Michell

11 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

11 months ago

B) False

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Emeline

1 year ago

A) True

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Trevor

1 year ago

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

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Catalina

12 months 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

A) True

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Viva

1 year ago

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

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Tracey

1 year ago

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

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Titus

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is false.

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Jose

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Rickie

1 year ago

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

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Viva

1 year ago

I think the answer is true.

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