Discuss CIPS L3M6 Exam Topic 4 Question 21

Not-for-profit organizations have well-defined procurement policies that uphold the goals of sustainable procurement. Which of the following organizations fall into the not-for-profit definition?

Suggested Answer: B, D, E, F

Not-for-profit organizations operate without the primary goal of profit, focusing instead on social or environmental missions. From the list:

* Oxfam, Save the Children, The Red Cross, and The United Nations are not-for-profit entities dedicated to humanitarian, developmental, or peacekeeping goals, often with sustainable procurement policies aligned with CSR.

* Apple and Pepsi are for-profit corporations focused on commercial success.

The CIPS L3M6 module highlights not-for-profits as key players in sustainable procurement due to their mission-driven nature.

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20 comments · newest first

Mona 2 months ago

I feel like it's clear which ones are not-for-profit.

Hailey 2 months ago

Yeah, but Apple and Pepsi are definitely for-profit.

Heidy 2 months ago

What about the United Nations? They fit the definition, right?

Elmer 3 months ago

The Red Cross is a classic example of a non-profit.

Nobuko 3 months ago

Save the Children too! They focus on humanitarian aid.

Ryan 3 months ago

I think Oxfam is definitely not-for-profit.

Portia 3 months ago

Apple and Pepsi? I thought they were for-profit only.

Barb 3 months ago

Totally agree, those orgs focus on sustainable practices!

Deeann 4 months ago

Wait, the United Nations? Really?

Patti 4 months ago

The Red Cross is also not-for-profit!

Maryann 4 months ago

Oxfam and Save the Children are definitely not-for-profits.

Johnna 4 months ago

Totally agree, The Red Cross is not-for-profit too!

Elizabeth 4 months ago

Apple and Pepsi are for-profit companies, no doubt.

Rashida 4 months ago

Wait, The United Nations? Really?

Dorthy 6 months ago

Save the Children is also a non-profit!

Elenor 6 months ago

Oxfam is definitely not-for-profit.

Yong 7 months ago

I feel like Apple and Pepsi are definitely for-profit companies, but I can't recall if there are any others in the list that might be not-for-profit.

Isidra 7 months ago

I practiced a similar question before, and I think the United Nations is considered not-for-profit too.

Leonor 7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think The Red Cross is also a not-for-profit. I might be mixing it up with other organizations though.

Irving 7 months ago

I remember discussing not-for-profit organizations in class, and I think Oxfam and Save the Children definitely fit that definition.

CIPS L3M6 Exam - Topic 4 Question 21 Discussion