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CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 33
Topic #: 1
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ABC Ltd works with supplier XYZ Ltd who uses a variety of subcontractors. ABC has recently learned of an ethical breach being committed by one of XYZ's subcontractors. What should ABC do?

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Suggested Answer: A

ABC should do a 'root cause analysis' to find out where the issue has come about, and why. From there, once they know what the breach is and how serious it is, they can suggest corrective action.

They can't jump straight to terminating the contract or seeking damages as it's not the supplier itself but rather the subcontractor. Also that would be really hasty considering we don't know what the issue is and what the market conditions are like. That supplier may be the only one who can provide the product. We also don't know if the supplier knows about the issue themselves.


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Magnolia
9 days ago
A, but I'd add a bit of spice to it. Recommend remedial action, and tell XYZ to shape up or ship out. No more Mr. Nice Guy!
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Karon
10 days ago
But what if the breach is severe? Shouldn't ABC terminate the contract with XYZ?
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Desiree
14 days ago
D, research alternative suppliers. Why stick with XYZ when there are probably better, more ethical options out there? Time to cut the cord and find a new partner.
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Weldon
14 days ago
I agree with Bonita. It's important to address the ethical breach.
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Jennie
17 days ago
B, seek compensation. ABC deserves to be made whole after this fiasco. Plus, it'll send a message that ethical breaches have consequences.
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Bonita
26 days ago
I think ABC should recommend remedial action.
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Matthew
29 days ago
C, definitely. Terminate the contract with XYZ. They clearly can't keep their house in order, and I don't want to be associated with that kind of unethical behavior.
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C) Terminate the contract
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Alesia
7 days ago
B) Seek compensation
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Maricela
15 days ago
A) Recommend remedial action
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Amalia
1 months ago
A is the way to go. Recommend remedial action and give XYZ a chance to fix the issue. No need to jump ship just yet.
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