Discuss CIPS L3M4 Exam Topic 2 Question 51

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.

ASegregation of duties

BSeparation of duties

CSeverance of duties

DSynthesis of duties

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.

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12 comments · newest first

Johanna 2 months ago

I feel like both terms fit. Reduces risk for the organization.

Solange 3 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Separation of duties too. Keeps things clear.

Junita 3 months ago

I think it's called Segregation of duties. Makes sense.

Pura 3 months ago

Definitely segregation of duties, it helps prevent fraud!

Heidy 3 months ago

I thought it was just about teamwork, not splitting tasks like that.

Lonna 3 months ago

Wait, is severance of duties even a real term?

Avery 4 months ago

Totally agree, separation of duties is key for transparency.

Lamonica 4 months ago

It's called segregation of duties!

Karima 4 months ago

I definitely recall "segregation of duties" being emphasized as a key principle in procurement. The other options seem less relevant to me.

Cora 4 months ago

I feel like "severance of duties" was mentioned in one of our readings, but it doesn't seem right for this context.

Jade 4 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.

Meaghan 4 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.

CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 51 Discussion