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CIPS L4M3 Exam - Topic 10 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam
Question #: 18
Topic #: 10
[All L4M3 Questions]

A company is considering entering a new market. Which of the following are the external factors that influence the difference between cost and price of this company? Select THREE that apply

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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.


LO 3, AC 3.1

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Lauran
2 months ago
Totally agree with D, it's all about competition!
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Jade
2 months ago
Wait, how does process efficiency even fit in here?
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Son
2 months ago
I think A and F are also super important.
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Rossana
3 months ago
Definitely D and E are key factors!
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Lashonda
3 months ago
Not sure about C being an external factor, seems off.
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Zena
3 months ago
I feel pretty good about this question. The external factors that influence the cost-price difference are procurement policy, process efficiency, and the relative bargaining power of suppliers and purchasers. I'll double-check my answers, but I think I've got a solid strategy here.
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Ceola
3 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm confident about a few of the options, like procurement policy and business strategy, but I'm not sure about the others. I'll need to review my notes and think this through carefully.
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Mona
4 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key external factors are procurement policy, process efficiency, and the competitiveness of the market. Those will really drive the difference between the company's costs and the price they can charge.
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Mariko
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know procurement policy and process efficiency are important, but I'm not sure about the other factors. I'll have to carefully consider each option.
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Margery
4 months ago
This looks like a classic strategic management question. I'll need to think about the external factors that can impact the company's cost-price differential.
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Elbert
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think business strategy might not fit as an external factor. I’d probably go with D, E, and maybe F.
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Sylvie
4 months ago
I feel like process efficiency is more of an internal factor, so I’d lean towards D, E, and F. I hope that’s right!
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Blythe
5 months ago
I remember discussing how the bargaining power of suppliers can affect pricing, so F seems like a solid pick. But I’m torn between D and E for the other two.
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Kindra
5 months ago
I think the external factors are more about market dynamics, so maybe D and E are good choices. Not sure about the third one though.
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Kirk
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the question and think about the different functions that could work.
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Anissa
5 months ago
Hmm, this one seems straightforward. I think the answer is SaaS and PaaS, since the vendor is responsible for the underlying OS in those models.
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Johna
5 months ago
This is a good opportunity to practice breaking down the problem step-by-step. I'll work through it carefully and make sure I understand the logic.
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Lynna
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key differences between for-profit and not-for-profit health plans before selecting an answer.
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Jacquelyne
5 months ago
I think option D sounds familiar because it was similar to a practice question we reviewed about licensure requirements in healthcare.
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Georgene
10 months ago
External factors, internal factors, who cares? I'm just here for the free coffee and donuts.
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Rene
8 months ago
E) Competitiveness of the market
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Elise
8 months ago
E) Competitiveness of the market
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Whitney
8 months ago
C) Business strategy
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Sheridan
9 months ago
A) Procurement policy
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Tandra
9 months ago
C) Business strategy
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Peggie
9 months ago
A) Procurement policy
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Joana
10 months ago
Aced it! This question was a piece of cake. Now, where's the nearest bakery?
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Felix
10 months ago
I believe Process efficiency, Threat of substitution, and Competitiveness of the market also play a significant role in the difference between cost and price.
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Odelia
10 months ago
Threat of substitution? Sounds like a horror movie! But I guess it's a valid external factor to consider.
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Glory
9 months ago
F) Relative bargaining power of supplier and purchaser
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Portia
10 months ago
D) Threat of substitution
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Yolando
10 months ago
A) Procurement policy
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Brock
10 months ago
I agree with Gearldine. Procurement policy, business strategy, and relative bargaining power are crucial in determining cost and price.
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Chanel
11 months ago
Wait, process efficiency and business strategy are internal factors, not external. I better double-check my notes.
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Dean
10 months ago
E) Competitiveness of the market
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Tawna
10 months ago
D) Threat of substitution
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Mi
10 months ago
A) Procurement policy
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Sharen
11 months ago
Procurement policy, competitiveness of the market, and relative bargaining power of supplier and purchaser are the external factors that influence the difference between cost and price. Easy!
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Gearldine
11 months ago
I think A, C, and F are the external factors that influence cost and price.
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Stephanie
11 months ago
I believe Process efficiency, Threat of substitution, and Competitiveness of the market also play a significant role in the difference between cost and price.
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Kristal
11 months ago
I agree with Hyun. Procurement policy, business strategy, and relative bargaining power are crucial in determining cost and price.
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Hyun
11 months ago
I think A, C, and F are the external factors that influence cost and price.
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