CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is not included within the concept of 'ethical sourcing'?

AValue for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price

BProducts are produced, grown or mined in a sustainable way

CEnvironmental and social impacts taken into account during procurement

DWorkers are kept safe and treated fairly

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Suggested Answer: B

The correct answer is roughly one-third, or 33%.

This means that fuel costs are very important to road haulage firms, and alternative means of either transportation or power for trucks would be desirable, both to reduce costs and to aid the environ-ment.

Using your learning and your experience, what do you think the other main costs are of running a heavy goods vehicle fleet? I'll leave you to come up with some of the key areas yourself.

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by Lajuana at Jun 03, 2024, 08:33 PM

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Michel

3 months ago

I thought value for money included ethical considerations too?

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Penney

3 months ago

B, C, and D are what ethical sourcing should be about!

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Gilberto

3 months ago

Wait, are we really prioritizing lowest price over ethics?

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Lawrence

4 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about sustainability!

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Tran

4 months ago

A is definitely not ethical sourcing.

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Donte

4 months ago

I could be wrong, but I think ethical sourcing focuses more on social and environmental impacts, so A could be the right choice.

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Major

4 months ago

I feel like all the options relate to ethical sourcing in some way, but 'lowest price' seems off. It doesn't align with the other principles.

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Carmelina

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question that mentioned how ethical sourcing involves fair treatment of workers, so maybe it's not A?

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Edelmira

5 months ago

I think 'value for money' might be the answer since ethical sourcing usually emphasizes sustainability over just low prices.

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Ellen

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Ethical sourcing seems to cover a lot of different elements. I'll need to think through each option carefully to figure out which one doesn't belong in that concept. Gotta make sure I get this right.

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Mariann

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Ethical sourcing is all about sustainability, fair treatment of workers, and minimizing environmental impact. So the answer that doesn't fit is A - buying solely based on lowest price, without considering those other factors.

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Norah

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Ethical sourcing is a complex topic, and I want to make sure I understand all the key aspects before answering. I'll need to carefully review the options to determine which one is not part of the concept.

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Shawna

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is A - value for money through lowest price, since that goes against the concept of ethical sourcing which considers environmental and social impacts.

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Ngoc

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The question is asking about a specific tool, but the answer choices seem to cover a range of different contact center management tools. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between them to figure out which one is the right answer.

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Rosio

5 months ago

This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about the key benefits of exploratory testing.

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Tennie

5 months ago

I remember a practice question similar to this one, and enhanced ongoing monitoring was emphasized as a key requirement.

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Crissy

9 months ago

Choosing the lowest price? Sounds more like a recipe for sweatshops and environmental disaster. Not my idea of ethical sourcing!

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Roy

9 months ago

Workers' safety and fair treatment are essential. Anything less is just unacceptable.

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Barrett

8 months ago

D) Workers are kept safe and treated fairly

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Dorothea

8 months ago

C) Environmental and social impacts taken into account during procurement

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Jennifer

8 months ago

B) Products are produced, grown or mined in a sustainable way

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Argelia

9 months ago

A) Value for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price

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Salina

9 months ago

Environmental and social impacts? Of course, that's the whole point of ethical sourcing. Duh!

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Weldon

8 months ago

Workers' safety and fair treatment are crucial aspects of ethical sourcing as well.

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Denna

8 months ago

Value for money is important, but it's not the main focus of ethical sourcing.

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Blair

9 months ago

Exactly, ethical sourcing is all about considering the environmental and social impacts.

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Latricia

10 months ago

Sustainable production is a must for ethical sourcing. That's a no-brainer!

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Hoa

8 months ago

C) Environmental and social impacts taken into account during procurement

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Cristen

9 months ago

B) Products are produced, grown or mined in a sustainable way

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Glory

9 months ago

A) Value for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price

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Sherman

10 months ago

Hmm, lowest price? That's a red flag for ethical sourcing. Gotta look beyond the bottom line for this one.

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Tricia

9 months ago

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Pearly

9 months ago

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Ryan

10 months ago

I think C) Environmental and social impacts taken into account during procurement is also an important aspect of ethical sourcing.

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Hoa

10 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B) Products are produced, grown or mined in a sustainable way.

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Jacquelyne

11 months ago

I think the answer is A) Value for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price.

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