CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following would be considered a strategic sourcing activity?

Aan office ordering copier paper

Ba bakery ordering eggs

Ca factory ordering a new machine

Da restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Suggested Answer: D

This is a facilitation payment. It's when a sum of money is given for 'helping to facilitate' a contract. E.g. a procurement manager may accept a facilitation payment from a supplier for selecting him to be a new supplier for a big contract.

In the UK this is definitely considered a bribe. It's also against the CIPS Code of Conflict

by Stefania at Sep 07, 2024, 09:00 AM

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Shelia

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about C? Seems a bit too straightforward.

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Monroe

3 months ago

I agree, C is the best example here.

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Shonda

3 months ago

C makes sense, but isn't D also important?

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Clare

4 months ago

I think A is too simple for that.

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In

4 months ago

C is definitely strategic sourcing.

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Carlee

4 months ago

I feel like the factory ordering a new machine is definitely a strategic sourcing activity, but I could be wrong about the others.

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Kanisha

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think ordering eggs for a bakery might be more operational than strategic?

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King

4 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed capital expenditures. I feel like ordering a new machine could fit that definition.

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Meghann

5 months ago

I think strategic sourcing is more about long-term partnerships and big purchases, so maybe it's not the copier paper or plastic cups?

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Daniela

5 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this. Strategic sourcing is all about optimizing the supply chain and supplier relationships, not just placing orders for basic materials.

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Stephaine

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to review my notes on the definitions of strategic sourcing versus operational procurement.

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Jacob

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure strategic sourcing involves higher-level decisions about suppliers and supply chains, not just day-to-day ordering of basic supplies.

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Frankie

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between strategic sourcing and routine purchasing.

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Shawnda

5 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it. Strategic sourcing is about the big picture, not individual transactions. I'll eliminate the routine ordering options.

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Page

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm not super familiar with the Magento framework, so I'd have to do some research on the different options. The event observer approach in option A seems interesting, but I'm not sure if that's the most efficient way to handle this.

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Gilma

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if the health office, state attorney general's office, or FBI would be the best source. I'll have to review my notes and try to eliminate the less likely options.

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Portia

9 months ago

Copier paper for the office? That's like going to the hardware store to buy a toothpick. I'm pretty sure I've got this one figured out.

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Jolene

9 months ago

D) a restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Layla

9 months ago

That's definitely a strategic sourcing activity.

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Arlette

9 months ago

C) a factory ordering a new machine

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Beatriz

10 months ago

Plastic cups for a restaurant? That's like using a diamond-encrusted spoon to stir my morning coffee. Let's keep our strategic sourcing priorities in check, folks.

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Malissa

8 months ago

Plastic cups for a restaurant? That's like using a diamond-encrusted spoon to stir my morning coffee. Let's keep our strategic sourcing priorities in check, folks.

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Dorthy

8 months ago

D) a restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Albina

9 months ago

C) a factory ordering a new machine

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Anika

9 months ago

B) a bakery ordering eggs

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Roslyn

9 months ago

A) an office ordering copier paper

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Buck

10 months ago

Ordering a new machine? That's like upgrading from a calculator to a quantum computer just to do some basic arithmetic. I think I know the answer to this one.

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Rickie

8 months ago

D) a restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Penney

8 months ago

C) a factory ordering a new machine

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Arlie

9 months ago

B) a bakery ordering eggs

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Alishia

9 months ago

A) an office ordering copier paper

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Shaniqua

10 months ago

I see your point. It makes sense to strategically plan and source important equipment like machines for a factory.

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Yoko

10 months ago

I agree with Shalon. Ordering a new machine is a long-term investment that can impact the entire production process.

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Shalon

10 months ago

I think C) a factory ordering a new machine would be a strategic sourcing activity.

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Vicky

11 months ago

A new machine? That's like ordering a Ferrari for my tricycle business. Strategic sourcing is all about the big moves, not just restocking the essentials.

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