CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 1

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Peter Scholtes developed a matrix which looks at the relationship between how much a leader is perceived to care, and how competent the leader is perceived to be. This matrix is often called the 'trust matrix'.

Based on Scholte's Trust matrix, which of the following terms would apply to a leader that the team thinks cares a lot, and is also very capable?

ATrust

BDistrust

CAffection

DRespect

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Suggested Answer: D

CIPS regards procurement as a profession, and encourages members to describe it in that way.

Procurement should be regarded as a profession in the same way that lawyers and accountants are regarded as professionals.

by Eve at May 21, 2024, 03:46 PM

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Sarah

3 months ago

Not sure, can you really have trust without respect?

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Hailey

3 months ago

A makes total sense, they care and are capable!

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Aleta

3 months ago

Wait, how can you trust someone you don’t respect?

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Mica

4 months ago

I think D, respect is more important.

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Cristal

4 months ago

Definitely A, trust is key!

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Cora

4 months ago

I keep second-guessing myself, but I think "Affection" might be too personal for a professional context. "Trust" seems more appropriate.

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Aliza

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think "Trust" is the right answer because it combines both care and capability.

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Diane

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like "Respect" could also fit since it relates to how we view their competence.

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Julio

5 months ago

I remember studying the trust matrix, and I think if a leader is seen as caring and capable, the term would definitely be "Trust."

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Izetta

5 months ago

I've got this! A leader that is perceived as caring a lot and being very capable would be in the "respect" quadrant of the trust matrix. Option D is the correct answer.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. I thought the "trust" quadrant was for leaders that were perceived as not caring and not capable. I better double-check my notes on the trust matrix before answering this.

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Glory

5 months ago

Okay, let me see if I can work this out. The question is asking about a leader that the team perceives as caring a lot and being very capable. Based on the trust matrix, that would be the "trust" quadrant. I'll select option A.

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Jerry

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The trust matrix is something we covered in class, but I can't quite remember the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Adrianna

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the trust matrix. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, so I'll go with option A.

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Han

5 months ago

I've got this! The C&A process has well-defined phases, and I'm pretty confident I can identify the two correct ones from the options provided.

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Johanna

5 months ago

I think verifying crypto maps should be lower on the list, but we discussed it briefly; I need to look back at my notes.

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Lonna

5 months ago

This one has me a little confused. Is it the access policy UUID or the domain UUID? Each has a similar structure.

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Pearlie

5 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. Impulse buying is when you make a purchase without planning or thinking it through, right? So I think the key is identifying which of these options fits that description best. I'm leaning towards B, but I'll double-check the definitions to be sure.

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Johna

9 months ago

Wait, there's a 'trust matrix'? I thought that was just called 'common sense.' Although, I suppose some leaders need a flowchart to figure out the whole 'caring and competent' thing.

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Nan

9 months ago

B) Distrust? What kind of bizarro world is this exam living in? A leader who cares a lot and is competent? That's an A) Trust all day long, my friend.

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Celeste

8 months ago

I think D) Respect also applies. When a leader cares and is competent, they earn respect from their team.

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Fatima

9 months ago

D) Respect

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Cherrie

9 months ago

Definitely A) Trust. A caring and competent leader is someone you can trust.

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Evan

9 months ago

A) Trust

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Glenn

9 months ago

Respect, huh? I mean, I respect a capable leader, but if they don't care about their team, that's a hard pass for me. A) Trust is the only way to go here.

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Marg

8 months ago

I agree, trust is the foundation for a strong leader-team relationship.

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Lizbeth

8 months ago

A) Trust

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Earlean

8 months ago

Respect is important too, but without trust, it's hard to truly respect a leader.

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Malcom

8 months ago

D) Respect

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Elke

8 months ago

Absolutely, trust is crucial in a leader. It shows they care and are capable.

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Galen

8 months ago

A) Trust

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Tamesha

10 months ago

Trust, definitely. That's the sweet spot on the matrix - high care and high competence. Although, I hope they don't mistake 'cares a lot' for 'smothers a lot'.

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