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Tulip Rose Industries is using a restricted approach to tendering for a new contract for the facilities management of their seven factories which produce furniture made of organic materials. What is likely to be the reason they are using a restricted approach?
Suggested Answer: D
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you would use a restricted approach when interest is likely to be high. The buyer needs a method of de-selecting unsuitable bidders and creating a shortlist of acceptable organisations.
For complex requirements you could use both an open or restrictive tender- the difference between the approaches is about how many bids you're likely to get rather than the complexity of it.
39 comments · newest first
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Flo
11 months ago
Suppliers being unqualified is a big reason too.
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Lawrence
11 months ago
I thought restricted tendering was for high interest, not low!
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Mari
12 months ago
Really? I doubt interest in the tender would be low.
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Elin
12 months ago
Totally makes sense, especially if the requirements are complex!
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Providencia
1 year ago
They probably want to ensure quality with qualified suppliers.
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Jacki
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused because option D mentions high interest, but that seems counterintuitive for a restricted approach. I think it’s more about managing quality than interest levels.
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Laurel
1 year ago
I feel like we had a practice question about low interest in tenders, which might relate to option C. If they think suppliers won't be interested, that makes sense for a restricted approach.
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Mica
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think if they believe suppliers might be unqualified, that could lead them to restrict the tendering process. So, maybe option B?
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Tamra
1 year ago
I remember we discussed that a restricted approach is often used when the requirements are complex, so I think option A could be a strong reason.
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Earleen
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this question. Based on the information provided, the restricted approach is probably due to the complexity of the requirement or the likelihood of low interest in the tender opportunity. I'll carefully consider each option before making my selection.
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Yvonne
1 year ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. The options seem a bit similar, and I'm not sure which one is the most likely reason for the restricted approach. I'll need to really analyze the question and the choices to make the best decision.
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Elouise
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The restricted approach is likely due to the complexity of the requirement or the possibility of unqualified suppliers. I'll weigh the options and select the best answer.
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Sabine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions a "restricted approach to tendering", but I'm not entirely clear on what that means in practice. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Adelaide
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the likely reasons for a restricted approach.
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Christene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Prototype Testing seems like it could be relevant too, since we're looking at the product from a more high-level, critiquing standpoint.
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Lore
1 year ago
Could it be a special report? I vaguely recall similar questions, but I'm a bit unsure about the exact terminology used.
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Lindy
2 years ago
I see your point, Armando. It's important to ensure qualified suppliers for such a big contract.
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Armando
2 years ago
But what if the suppliers are likely to be unqualified? That could also be a reason.
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Leonor
2 years ago
I'm going with A. Keeping seven organic factories running smoothly sounds like a real headache.
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Paola
2 years ago
C) interest in the tender opportunity is likely to be low
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Cristal
2 years ago
I agree, managing seven organic factories must be quite challenging.
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Idella
2 years ago
A) the requirement is complex
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Georgene
2 years ago
Haha, D? Really? Who would think high interest in a contract for seven furniture factories? That's just silly.
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Kallie
2 years ago
B) the suppliers are likely to be unqualified
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Johana
2 years ago
C) interest in the tender opportunity is likely to be low
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Raylene
2 years ago
A) the requirement is complex
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Loreta
2 years ago
Definitely C. With only seven factories, the interest in this tender opportunity is probably going to be pretty low.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
C) interest in the tender opportunity is likely to be low
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Stephaine
2 years ago
A) the requirement is complex
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Kenneth
2 years ago
B sounds more likely to me. The suppliers for this specialized industry may not have the necessary qualifications.
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Cherry
2 years ago
B) the suppliers are likely to be unqualified
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Shantell
2 years ago
A) the requirement is complex
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Dorinda
2 years ago
I agree with Tamera, a restricted approach is probably needed for complex requirements.
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Alfred
2 years ago
I think the answer is A. The requirement is complex for maintaining seven factories with organic furniture production.
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Santos
2 years ago
Yes, because not many suppliers may have the qualifications for this specific contract.
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Christiane
2 years ago
C) interest in the tender opportunity is likely to be low
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Keena
2 years ago
That makes sense, managing seven factories with organic furniture production would be complex.
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Elfriede
2 years ago
A) the requirement is complex
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Tamera
2 years ago
I think the reason could be that the requirement is complex.