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CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 51 Discussion

CIPS believes that it is good practice for different staff members to be responsible for three key ac-tivities in procurement (specifying / requisitioning; sourcing / contracting; authorising payment), in order to reduce the likelihood of malpractice, and to do what is in the best interests of the organisa-tion. Select two of the following terms which this principle is known by.
A) Segregation of duties and B) Separation of duties
C) Severance of duties
D) Synthesis of duties

CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 51 Discussion

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CIPS believes that it is good practice for different staff members to be responsible for three key ac-tivities in procurement (specifying / requisitioning; sourcing / contracting; authorising payment), in order to reduce the likelihood of malpractice, and to do what is in the best interests of the organisa-tion. Select two of the following terms which this principle is known by.

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Suggested Answer: A, B

Segregation or separation of duties - making different people / line managers responsible for differ-ent stages of the process, making it less likely that fraud can occur.


by Thurman at Jun 18, 2026, 12:32 AM

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Johanna
14 days ago
I feel like both terms fit. Reduces risk for the organization.
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Solange
19 days ago
Yeah, I agree. Separation of duties too. Keeps things clear.
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Junita
25 days ago
I think it's called Segregation of duties. Makes sense.
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Pura
30 days ago
Definitely segregation of duties, it helps prevent fraud!
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Heidy
1 month ago
I thought it was just about teamwork, not splitting tasks like that.
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Lonna
1 month ago
Wait, is severance of duties even a real term?
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Avery
2 months ago
Totally agree, separation of duties is key for transparency.
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Lamonica
2 months ago
It's called segregation of duties!
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Karima
2 months ago
I definitely recall "segregation of duties" being emphasized as a key principle in procurement. The other options seem less relevant to me.
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Cora
2 months ago
I feel like "severance of duties" was mentioned in one of our readings, but it doesn't seem right for this context.
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Jade
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think "separation of duties" could also be correct. It sounds similar to what we practiced in the mock exams.
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Meaghan
2 months ago
I remember discussing this in class, and I think it might be called "segregation of duties." It makes sense to have different people handling those tasks to prevent fraud.
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