CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 6 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 6

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

APerformance specification

BDesign specification

CTechnical specifications

DConformance specification

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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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Gilberto

10 months ago

Wait, can suppliers really choose everything with performance specs?

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Ernestine

10 months ago

Totally agree, performance specs are the way to go!

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Isaiah

10 months ago

Technical specifications usually limit choices too.

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Cassie

11 months ago

I think design specs are more restrictive, though.

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Wayne

11 months ago

Performance specification gives suppliers flexibility.

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Rashad

11 months ago

Conformance specification seems too strict, so I lean towards performance specification as the best answer here.

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Mertie

11 months ago

I feel like technical specifications could also allow some flexibility, but I can't recall the details clearly.

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Glory

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

1 year 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

D) Conformance specification might be too restrictive for suppliers to have freedom.

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Nenita

1 year ago

B) Design specification could also work well for suppliers to choose materials and processes.

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Javier

1 year ago

A) Performance specification would definitely be the best choice for suppliers to have freedom.

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Roxanne

1 year 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

C) Technical specifications might be more specific and limit supplier choices.

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Lorean

1 year ago

B) Design specification could also give suppliers some freedom in the manufacturing process.

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Domonique

1 year ago

A) Performance specification may allow suppliers more flexibility in choosing materials and processes.

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Stephania

1 year 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

1 year 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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