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CIPS L4M3 Exam - Topic 9 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam
Question #: 45
Topic #: 9
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Which of the following should be taken to avoid the conflicts between orally negotiated terms before the conclusion of contract and the final written contract?

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Suggested Answer: A, D

Request for quotations is often used when the only variable is price and the purchase value is under a financial threshold. This process is less formal than ITT. RFQ should be used in the following circumstances:

- Low-value, low-risk purchases

- When the specifications are sufficiently defined or the product/service is standardised

- Where the suppliers are pre-qualified

- Where there is a framework agreement which specifies the contract terms and conditions.


LO 1, AC 1.1

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Kerry
3 months ago
C makes the most sense to avoid confusion.
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Karina
3 months ago
A is important too, gotta watch out for misrepresentation!
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Mignon
3 months ago
Wait, can you really prioritize oral terms over written ones?
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Marjory
4 months ago
I disagree, B should be the priority.
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Maryln
4 months ago
C is definitely the way to go!
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Shanda
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about option D. Avoiding long negotiations seems too vague. I think we need something more concrete like option C.
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Shawana
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the focus was on written contracts being the final say. I feel like option C is the right choice here too.
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Valentin
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about how oral terms can sometimes be considered if not excluded in writing. Maybe option B could be relevant?
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Loreta
5 months ago
I think option C makes sense because it clearly states that any prior oral agreements are excluded, which should help avoid conflicts.
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Arthur
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the answer is C. Embedding that kind of exclusionary term is a common way to avoid conflicts between the oral negotiations and the final written agreement.
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Sarina
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The answer is C - embedding a term that excludes all prior oral discussions not mentioned in the final written contract. That way, you're making it clear that the written contract takes precedence.
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Stevie
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the key is to look for a way to avoid conflicts between the oral negotiations and the final written contract.
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Aretha
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know we need to be careful about the differences between what was discussed orally and what ends up in the final contract, but I'm not sure which of these options is the best approach.
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Yoko
10 months ago
I'd go with C. Gotta cover your bases and make sure those pesky oral negotiations don't come back to haunt you.
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Elly
8 months ago
That's a good point, you definitely want to protect yourself from any misunderstandings.
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Rochell
9 months ago
C) Embedding a term excluding all prior oral discussions that are not mentioned in the final written contract
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Cherelle
9 months ago
A) Finding signs of misrepresentation of the other contracting party
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Herschel
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards D. Avoiding long negotiations in the first place seems like the easiest way to prevent this issue.
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Ilona
9 months ago
True, but I still think avoiding long negotiations is the best approach. D is my choice.
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Svetlana
9 months ago
But what if there are signs of misrepresentation from the other party? A seems important too.
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Emelda
10 months ago
I think C could also work, excluding all prior oral discussions not in the final contract.
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Clay
10 months ago
I agree with Garry, prevailing orally negotiated terms over the final written contract can lead to confusion.
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Garry
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe we should embed a term excluding all prior oral discussions.
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Delmy
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I feel like B might be the right answer. Shouldn't the orally negotiated terms prevail over the written contract?
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Jade
9 months ago
C) Embedding a term excluding all prior oral discussions that are not mentioned in the final written contract
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Stephanie
9 months ago
A) Finding signs of misrepresentation of the other contracting party
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Dean
9 months ago
Avoiding long negotiations could also help prevent conflicts between the two sets of terms.
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Corrinne
10 months ago
That's true. Maybe C would help clarify things by excluding any oral discussions not in the final contract.
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Pedro
10 months ago
But wouldn't it be confusing to have different terms in the oral negotiation and the written contract?
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Leontine
10 months ago
I think A is important to avoid misrepresentation.
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Kris
11 months ago
I think the answer is C. Including a term that excludes all prior oral discussions not mentioned in the final written contract is the best way to avoid conflicts.
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Alberta
11 months ago
I think we should find signs of misrepresentation to avoid conflicts.
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