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A buyer evaluates a supplier's ethical and social practices during the pre-qualification stage of the supplier onboarding process. Which of the following variables would trigger further follow-up activities?
Suggested Answer: A
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Prohibiting trade union membership is a violation of workers' rights and international labor standards. Such a practice indicates potential non-compliance with ethical sourcing principles and necessitates further investigation. Ensuring that suppliers respect workers' rights to association is fundamental to ethical procurement.
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, L4M4 Study Guide, Section 3.3.1:Application of the CIPS Code of Conduct
2 comments · newest first
YV
Yvette
2 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think option B might be a red flag since it could suggest a lack of employee autonomy.
JU
Julio
7 days ago
I remember discussing how union memberships can indicate a supplier's commitment to employee rights, so option A seems like it would definitely require follow-up.