CIPS Exam L4M4 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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Portia

1 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

11 days ago

D) a restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Layla

12 days ago

That's definitely a strategic sourcing activity.

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Arlette

15 days ago

C) a factory ordering a new machine

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Beatriz

1 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

2 days ago

D) a restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Albina

5 days ago

C) a factory ordering a new machine

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Anika

7 days ago

B) a bakery ordering eggs

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Roslyn

15 days ago

A) an office ordering copier paper

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Buck

2 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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Arlie

21 days ago

B) a bakery ordering eggs

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Alishia

29 days ago

A) an office ordering copier paper

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Shaniqua

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

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Vicky

2 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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