CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 7 Question 11 Discussion

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Question #: 11
Topic #: 7

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A procurement organisation is keen to encourage innovation available within the supply market in the execution of an upcoming significant contract opportunity. A team member suggests that the specification should define the performance indicators so that supplier's solution can be checked against them. Which of the following will enable the organisation to achieve this goal?

AUsing an outcome focused specification

BEstablishing transparent selection criteria

CUsing an output focused specification

DApplying a precise performance framework

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Suggested Answer: C

The buying organisation is keen to encourage innovation so they should use the outcome or output based specification. In an outcome-based specification, umbrella statements like 'good quality', 'ambient temperature', 'convenient way' are often used. This may confuse the suppliers, and it's hard to check the solution that supplier offers. On the other hand, ouput-based specifications often include measurable requirements. For example, a specification for air conditioning system states that the system should maintain the room temperature at 19-24 degrees Celsius. Therefore, output specification is more appropriate in this case.

LO 3, AC 3.1

by Bulah at Jan 09, 2023, 12:35 AM

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Davida

4 months ago

Transparent selection criteria could really open up options!

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Rutha

4 months ago

Wait, can a precise performance framework really drive innovation?

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Ressie

4 months ago

I think output focused might work too, though.

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Sheridan

4 months ago

Totally agree, performance indicators matter.

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Crista

4 months ago

Outcome focused specs are key for innovation!

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Paris

5 months ago

I feel like using an output-focused specification could work, but I need to double-check if it really aligns with encouraging innovation.

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Pearline

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where applying a precise performance framework was key, so I might lean towards that option here.

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Ernestine

5 months ago

I think establishing transparent selection criteria is important, but I'm not convinced it directly relates to performance indicators.

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Buck

5 months ago

I remember discussing outcome-focused specifications in class, but I'm not entirely sure how they differ from output-focused ones.

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Felicidad

5 months ago

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Xochitl

5 months ago

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Corazon

5 months ago

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