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CIPS L4M3 Exam - Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

Posted by Renea on Dec 23, 2023 at 11:24 AM

In order to monitor supplier's performance, an organization decides to draft performance management frameworks. Which of the following are the components of a performance management framework? Select THREE that apply:

Suggested Answer: C

IMechE/IET: Institution of Mechanical Engineers/Institution of Engineering and Technology - two separate institutes that issue jointly agreed model forms covering the design, supply and installation of electrical, electronic and mechanical plant including special conditions for the ancillary development of software. Car lifts are mechanical products, so IMechE/IET is the most suitable model contract for this type of product.

FIDIC is a French language acronym for Fdration Internationale Des Ingnieurs-Conseils, which means the international federation of consulting engineers. It was started in 1913 by the trio of France, Belgium and Switzerland. The United Kingdom joined the Federation in 1949. FIDIC is headquartered in Switzerland and now boasts of membership from over 60 different countries. FIDIC published its first contract, titled The Form of contract for works of Civil Engineering construction, in 1957. As the title indicated, this first contract was aimed at the Civil Engineering sector and it soon became known for the colour of its cover, and thus, The Red Book. It has become the tradition that FIDIC contracts are known in popular parlance by the colour of their cover. This first contract by FIDIC was undertaken jointly with the International federation of Building and Public works. FIDIC's concerted effort at achieving broad consultation and acceptance of its contract forms has seen subsequent editions of its contracts being ratified by the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors Association, Associated General Contractors of America and the Inter-American Federation of the Construction Industry, Multilateral Development Banks among others. Because of the broad support it enjoys, FIDIC contracts are the foremost contracts in international construction.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has some model contracts for IT functions including: supply and installation of computer equipment, support and maintenance of bespoke software, servicing of computer equipment,...

The International Trade Centre (ITC) produces contracts specifically designed for small companies doing international business, covering the sale of goods, distribution, services and joint ventures.


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Kizzy 11 months ago
Force majeure? Really? That’s a surprise choice!
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Chery 11 months ago
Totally agree with KPIs, they measure everything!
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Chau 12 months ago
Wait, indemnity? That doesn’t seem right for performance frameworks.
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Rocco 12 months ago
I think consequences should be included too.
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Lyda 1 year ago
Targets and KPIs are definitely key components!
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Johnna 1 year ago
I’m leaning towards A, B, and C, but I’m a bit confused about whether justification fits in here.
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Jean 1 year ago
I feel like indemnity and force majeure are more related to contracts than performance management.
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Cammy 1 year ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think consequences might be included as well.
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Lisbeth 1 year ago
I think targets and KPIs are definitely part of a performance management framework, but I'm not sure about the third one.
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Josue 1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the options here. Indemnity and Force majeure don't seem to fit with the question. I'll have to review the concepts to make sure I understand what they're looking for.
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Ma 1 year ago
I've got this! Targets, KPIs, and Justification are the key components of a performance management framework. Easy peasy.
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Nana 1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. Targets and KPIs are definitely relevant, but I'm not sure about Consequences. I'll have to double-check the other options.
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Moon 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully to make sure I get the right answer.
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Yoko 1 year ago
This looks straightforward - the components are clearly Targets, KPIs, and Consequences.
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Carry 1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward question. I think the key is to focus on the method that can check if the user has the necessary permissions to delete the Account record.
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Dottie 1 year ago
I'm confused! I feel like I might have mixed up the "name" and "action" attributes during our last review session.
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Jesse 1 year ago
Why is Class1 always considered the highest priority? I feel like I might be mixing up bandwidth assignments from previous reviews.
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Tess 1 year ago
I remember studying profile streaming might help with quicker logins for users with heavy graphical needs, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best option here.
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Raelene 1 year ago
I'm just hoping the 'force majeure' doesn't involve any actual forces of nature. Wouldn't want the supplier to blame a sudden meteor strike or something for missing their targets!
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Nan 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raelene
C) Consequences
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Emerson 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raelene
C) Consequences
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Earleen 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raelene
B) KPIs
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Charlena 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raelene
B) KPIs
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Adelle 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raelene
A) Targets
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Tiffiny 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raelene
A) Targets
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Darrel 2 years ago
Ah, the good old performance management framework. A, B, and C are the clear winners here. Targets, KPIs, and consequences - the backbone of any supplier evaluation process. As for D, E, and F, I think the exam writer is just trying to see if we can spot the red herrings. Gotta love a bit of legal jargon to keep us on our toes!
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Carin 1 year ago
↳ replying to Darrel
Consequences ensure accountability and drive improvement.
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An 1 year ago
↳ replying to Darrel
C) Consequences
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Jannette 1 year ago
↳ replying to Darrel
KPIs are essential for measuring supplier performance.
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Eugene 1 year ago
↳ replying to Darrel
B) KPIs
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Chantell 1 year ago
↳ replying to Darrel
A) Targets
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Merlyn 2 years ago
↳ replying to Darrel
Targets help set clear expectations for suppliers.
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Ben 2 years ago
↳ replying to Darrel
I agree, A, B, and C are definitely key components.
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Vernice 2 years ago
A, B, and C all the way! Targets, KPIs, and consequences - the holy trinity of performance management. D, E, and F? I think the exam writer is just trying to trip us up with those legal buzzwords. Nice try, but I'm not falling for it!
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Crista 2 years ago
I'm not sure about indemnity, force majeure, and justification. They don't seem relevant to monitoring supplier performance.
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Bobbye 2 years ago
I agree with Fabiola. Consequences could also be an important component to ensure accountability.
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Fabiola 2 years ago
I think targets and KPIs are definitely components of a performance management framework.
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King 2 years ago
I'm not sure about Consequences. I think Justification might be more relevant for evaluating supplier performance.
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Jesus 2 years ago
I agree with Kara. Consequences could also be an important component to consider.
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Adelle 2 years ago
Hmm, let's see...A, B, and C sound like the obvious choices here. Can't have a performance management framework without those key components. D, E, and F? Nah, that's just throwing in random legal terms to confuse us. Where's the fun in that?
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Ernest 1 year ago
↳ replying to Adelle
Yeah, D, E, and F seem like unnecessary additions to the framework.
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Clay 1 year ago
↳ replying to Adelle
I agree, A, B, and C are definitely essential for monitoring supplier performance.
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Isaiah 1 year ago
↳ replying to Adelle
Yeah, D, E, and F seem like unnecessary additions to the framework.
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Devora 2 years ago
↳ replying to Adelle
I agree, A, B, and C are definitely essential for monitoring supplier performance.
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Oliva 2 years ago
Definitely A, B, and C. Gotta have those targets, KPIs, and consequences to keep the suppliers in line! 'Indemnity' and 'force majeure' sound like legal jargon, not part of a performance management framework. Oh, and 'justification'? More like 'excuses' am I right?
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Ahmed 1 year ago
↳ replying to Oliva
Targets, KPIs, and consequences are key to keeping suppliers in line and ensuring accountability.
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Natalie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Oliva
Definitely, 'justification' does seem more like making excuses rather than a component of a performance management framework.
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Emilio 1 year ago
↳ replying to Oliva
Yeah, 'Indemnity' and 'force majeure' do sound like legal terms, not part of a performance management framework.
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Layla 2 years ago
↳ replying to Oliva
I agree, targets, KPIs, and consequences are essential for monitoring supplier performance.
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Kara 2 years ago
I think targets and KPIs are definitely components of a performance management framework.
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