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CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 50 Discussion

Which of the following is not included within the concept of 'ethical sourcing'?
A) Value for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price
B) Products are produced, grown or mined in a sustainable way
C) Environmental and social impacts taken into account during procurement
D) Workers are kept safe and treated fairly

CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following is not included within the concept of 'ethical sourcing'?

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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.


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

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Filiberto
4 days ago
I feel like this question is tricky.
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Katheryn
9 days ago
Right! A is just about cost, not ethics.
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Youlanda
14 days ago
B, C, and D all focus on sustainability and fairness.
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Karl
19 days ago
Agreed, A doesn't fit ethical sourcing.
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Domonique
25 days ago
I think A is the answer. Lowest price isn't ethical.
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Alva
30 days ago
I don't know, sometimes the lowest price can be ethical too.
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Fabiola
1 month ago
D) is a must for ethical sourcing!
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Adolph
1 month ago
Wait, are we really saying lowest price isn't ethical?
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Salley
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about sustainability!
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Teri
2 months ago
A) is definitely not ethical sourcing.
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Sharita
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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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