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CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 10 Discussion

Which of the following can be interpreted as a normal business practice by some cultures but a form of bribery by others?
D) facilitation payment
A) phishing
B) verbal contracts
C) golden handshake

CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following can be interpreted as a normal business practice by some cultures but a form of bribery by others?

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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 Eleonore at May 12, 2024, 03:41 AM

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Staci
7 months ago
I've seen facilitation payments accepted as normal in some countries.
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Tammy
8 months ago
I don't see how verbal contracts can be seen as bribery.
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Abel
8 months ago
Wait, are golden handshakes really considered bribery?
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Celia
8 months ago
Totally agree, it's just how things are done!
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Tracie
8 months ago
Facilitation payments are a big deal in some cultures.
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Jani
9 months ago
Facilitation payments seem to be the most likely answer here based on similar practice questions we went over.
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Bettina
9 months ago
I feel like verbal contracts could also fit this question, but they usually depend on the context and culture, right?
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Phil
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think golden handshakes might be more about severance than bribery? It feels like a gray area.
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Xuan
9 months ago
I remember discussing facilitation payments in class; they can be seen as normal in some cultures but definitely viewed as bribery in others.
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Percy
9 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll think through each option and consider how different cultures might interpret them, then choose the one that best fits the description.
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Zana
9 months ago
Facilitation payment - that's the one that can be seen as a bribe in some cultures, right? I'll make sure to read the question closely and consider the cultural context.
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Micah
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll need to review my notes on cultural norms and business ethics to make sure I understand the nuances here.
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Providencia
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the cultural differences that could impact how certain business practices are viewed.
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Jarod
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. The options seem a bit confusing. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Darci
9 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is to focus on the specific problem of the unexpected network traffic, and I think option A is the best choice to address that.
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Diego
10 months ago
I remember we discussed something similar in class about warranty costs and their estimates. It seems like this is a change in accounting estimate, but I'm not entirely sure.
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