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CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 50 Discussion

Posted by Socorro on May 27, 2026 at 05:21 PM

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

Suggested Answer: A

'Value for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price' would not be a necessary part of the concept of ethical sourcing. The other answers shown are all factors included within eth-ical sourcing.


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Mel 2 months ago
True, A is the odd one out here.
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Cassandra 2 months ago
I hope they don't overthink it. Just pick A!
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Keshia 2 months ago
Definitely A. Ethics go beyond just price.
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Filiberto 2 months ago
I feel like this question is tricky.
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Katheryn 2 months ago
Right! A is just about cost, not ethics.
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Youlanda 2 months ago
B, C, and D all focus on sustainability and fairness.
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Karl 3 months ago
Agreed, A doesn't fit ethical sourcing.
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Domonique 3 months ago
I think A is the answer. Lowest price isn't ethical.
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Alva 3 months ago
I don't know, sometimes the lowest price can be ethical too.
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Fabiola 3 months ago
D) is a must for ethical sourcing!
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Adolph 3 months ago
Wait, are we really saying lowest price isn't ethical?
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Salley 4 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about sustainability!
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Teri 4 months ago
A) is definitely not ethical sourcing.
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Sharita 4 months ago
I’m torn between A and C, but I lean towards A since ethical sourcing should focus on sustainability and fairness, right?
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Minna 4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to identify what ethical sourcing really means, and I think A is definitely not aligned with that concept.
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Rhea 4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like value for money usually means considering quality too, which might exclude A.
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Salley 4 months ago
I remember discussing ethical sourcing in class, and I think it’s about more than just the lowest price. So, A might be the answer.
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