CIPS L4M3 Exam - Topic 4 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam

Question #: 67
Topic #: 4

Adornical Toys Ltd have recently declared their commitment to international labour standards. Karim is sourcing a supplier for a new range of wooden toys and is keen to ensure that the organisation's corporate objectives are met. Which of the following approaches could he include as part of his specification requirements to achieve this labour outcome?

ACertification to an ethical trading initiative

BFormally measure their carbon footprint

CUse ecologically certified raw materials

DAccreditation to waste reduction schemes

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Suggested Answer: A

International labour standards concern working conditions, fair pay, and human rights. Requiring certification to an ethical trading initiative (A) directly addresses these labour issues (e.g. ETI, SA8000).

The other options address mainly environmental performance (carbon footprint, ecological materials, waste).

by Emelda at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Vilma

20 days ago

D is good too, but A covers labor standards directly.

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Linsey

26 days ago

C is also important. Using certified materials is key.

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Tamra

1 month ago

I agree, A shows commitment to fair labor practices.

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Jina

1 month ago

I think A is the best choice. Ethical trading is crucial.

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Shenika

1 month ago

B) Measuring carbon footprint is good, but not directly related to labor standards.

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Cristina

2 months ago

C) Using ecologically certified raw materials is also super important!

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Tiffiny

2 months ago

Really? Do those certifications even mean anything?

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Nan

2 months ago

Totally agree, that’s the best way to ensure fair labor practices.

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Kristine

2 months ago

A) Certification to an ethical trading initiative is a must!

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Precious

2 months ago

I don't know, man. Shouldn't we be focusing on reducing waste as well? D could be a good choice.

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Shelia

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the toy company's CEO is just trying to greenwash their image. A is the only real option.

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Blair

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Shouldn't we also consider the environmental impact? C looks good too.

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Benedict

3 months ago

I agree, A is the best choice. Certification shows a real commitment to labor standards.

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Theodora

3 months ago

Option A is the way to go. Ethical trading is the key to ensuring fair labor practices.

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Skye

4 months ago

I recall a practice question where we talked about waste reduction schemes. Option D seems relevant, but I wonder if it really ties back to labour standards like the others do.

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Serina

4 months ago

I think using ecologically certified raw materials (option C) is important, but I'm not sure if it directly addresses labour practices. It might be more about sustainability.

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Samuel

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like measuring the carbon footprint (option B) might not directly relate to labour standards. It seems more focused on environmental impact.

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Herman

4 months ago

I remember we discussed ethical trading initiatives in class. I think option A could be a strong choice for ensuring compliance with international labour standards.

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Kenneth

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The ethical trading initiative certification is clearly the option that is most closely aligned with ensuring the supplier meets international labour standards. That's the approach I would recommend including in the specification.

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Lashawna

4 months ago

This is a tricky one. The options cover a lot of different areas, and it's not immediately clear which one is the best fit. I think I'll need to review the details of each approach and try to determine which one is most directly focused on labour standards compliance.

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Frederic

5 months ago

Okay, I've got an idea. Since the question is specifically about meeting the company's labour objectives, I'd say the ethical trading initiative certification is the most relevant approach to include in the supplier specification. That should help ensure proper labour practices are in place.

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Tamra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of sustainability and environmental factors, but I'm not sure how directly they relate to labour standards. I'll need to think carefully about which one best aligns with the question.

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Idella

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward - it's asking about ways to ensure the supplier meets the company's commitment to international labour standards. I think the key is to focus on options that directly address labour practices, like ethical trading certification.

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Adelle

15 days ago

I agree, ethical trading certification is crucial.

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