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CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 6 Question 16 Discussion

Posted by Sylvia on Apr 20, 2023 at 09:31 AM

Which of the following may allow suppliers free to choose the materials, manufacturing process or delivery process?

Suggested Answer: D

A business case is developed during the early stages of a project and outlines the why, what, how, and who necessary to decide if it is worthwhile continuing a project. One of the first things you need to know when starting a new project are the benefits of the proposed business change and how to communicate those benefits to the business.

Preparing the business case involves an assessment of:

- Business problem or opportunity

- Benefits

- Risk

- Costs including investment appraisal

- Technical solutions

- Timescale

- Impact on operations

- Organizational capability to deliver the project outcomes

These project issues are an important part of the business case. They express the problems with the current situation and demonstrate the benefits of the new business vision. Making business case with multiple options and choices also prompts the procurement and senior management to consider alternatives. As a result, the organisation may opt out the best option.

The business case brings together the benefits, disadvantages, costs, and risks of the current situa-tion and future vision so that executive management can decide if the project should go ahead.


- CIPS study guide page 19-21

- How to Write a Business Case - Template & Examples | Adobe Workfront

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32 comments · newest first
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Gilberto 12 months ago
Wait, can suppliers really choose everything with performance specs?
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Ernestine 1 year ago
Totally agree, performance specs are the way to go!
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Isaiah 1 year ago
Technical specifications usually limit choices too.
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Cassie 1 year ago
I think design specs are more restrictive, though.
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Wayne 1 year ago
Performance specification gives suppliers flexibility.
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Rashad 1 year ago
Conformance specification seems too strict, so I lean towards performance specification as the best answer here.
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Mertie 1 year ago
I feel like technical specifications could also allow some flexibility, but I can't recall the details clearly.
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Glory 1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about design specifications being more restrictive about materials and processes.
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Kanisha 1 year ago
I think performance specification might be the right choice since it focuses on the end results rather than the methods used.
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Emilio 1 year ago
Ah, I think I've got it! The correct answers are A, B, and C - cancellation invoice, rebate credit memo, and correction invoice. I'm feeling good about this one.
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Jill 1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I know we need to make sure the flow is properly deployed and activated, but I'm not sure if manually activating it is the right approach. I'll need to review the options and consider the potential consequences of each one.
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Celestine 2 years ago
Ha! Imagine if the answer was C) Technical specifications. That would just be a recipe for disaster, wouldn't it?
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Ellen 1 year ago
↳ replying to Celestine
D) Conformance specification might be too restrictive for suppliers to have freedom.
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Nenita 1 year ago
↳ replying to Celestine
B) Design specification could also work well for suppliers to choose materials and processes.
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Javier 1 year ago
↳ replying to Celestine
A) Performance specification would definitely be the best choice for suppliers to have freedom.
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Roxanne 2 years ago
D) Conformance specification sounds like it would be the most restrictive, so I'll rule that one out.
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Alline 1 year ago
↳ replying to Roxanne
C) Technical specifications might be more specific and limit supplier choices.
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Lorean 1 year ago
↳ replying to Roxanne
B) Design specification could also give suppliers some freedom in the manufacturing process.
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Domonique 1 year ago
↳ replying to Roxanne
A) Performance specification may allow suppliers more flexibility in choosing materials and processes.
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Stephania 2 years ago
Hmm, I was leaning towards B) Design specification, but now I'm not so sure. Gotta think this through a bit more.
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Maryann 2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Performance specification. It allows suppliers to choose their own methods as long as they meet the performance requirements.
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Jame 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
B) Design specification could also be a valid option, as it relates to the design aspect.
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Gennie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I'm not sure, but D) Conformance specification could also be a possibility.
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Diego 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I think it might be C) Technical specifications, as it focuses on the technical aspects.
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Pauline 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I agree, A) Performance specification gives suppliers more flexibility.
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Noah 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
D) Conformance specification could be too restrictive for suppliers to choose their own methods.
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Marica 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
C) Technical specifications might also be a good option, depending on the specific requirements.
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Izetta 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I think it could also be B) Design specification, as it allows for more creativity in the process.
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Dona 1 year ago
↳ replying to Maryann
I agree, A) Performance specification gives suppliers more flexibility.
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Franchesca 2 years ago
But design specification allows more freedom for suppliers to choose materials and processes.
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Lamar 2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's A) Performance specification.
FR
Franchesca 2 years ago
I think it's B) Design specification.
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