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CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

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?
A) Recommend remedial action
B) Seek compensation
C) Terminate the contract
D) Research alternative suppliers

CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 48
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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Sherman
8 hours ago
I think they should recommend remedial action.
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Dolores
6 days ago
I’m torn between seeking compensation and recommending remedial action. Both seem valid, but I wonder which would be more effective in the long run.
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Rex
11 days ago
I feel like researching alternative suppliers could be a long-term solution, but it might not address the immediate issue with XYZ's subcontractor.
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Vincent
16 days ago
I remember a case study where a company terminated a contract over ethical breaches. It seems like a strong move, but it might not always be necessary.
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Hubert
2 months ago
I think recommending remedial action could be a good first step, but I'm not entirely sure if that's enough.
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