CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 3

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According to the CIPS code of conduct, which laws should a procurement professional adhere to?

Aall laws within the country they work in

Ball international procurement legislation

Call laws published by international organisations such as ILO

Dall laws within countries they have business and contracts in

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Suggested Answer: D

The CIPS Code of Conduct says to adhere to all laws of countries in which I practice. So if you're in the UK and procure stuff from China, you need to abide by both UK and Chinese laws, not just UK laws.

There's no international procurement laws- these are all different for different countries.

ILO doesn't publish laws.

by Fatima at Mar 21, 2024, 02:32 PM

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Jovita

3 months ago

Seems like a lot to keep track of, not sure how feasible that is!

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Halina

3 months ago

I agree, it's crucial to follow laws in all countries involved.

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Nathan

3 months ago

Wait, are we really expected to know all those laws?

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Virgina

4 months ago

I think it's more about international procurement legislation too.

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Eveline

4 months ago

Definitely all laws within the country they work in!

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Tanesha

4 months ago

I thought we learned that the CIPS code emphasizes compliance with all relevant laws, but I’m not sure if that means just local laws or also international ones.

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Kris

4 months ago

I feel like option D makes sense since it mentions countries where they have contracts, but I’m a bit confused about whether that covers everything.

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Gail

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of adhering to local laws, but I can't recall if it mentioned international legislation specifically.

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Willard

5 months ago

I think we discussed that procurement professionals need to follow all laws in the country they work in, but I'm not completely sure if that includes international laws too.

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Katy

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I know the CIPS code is about upholding high ethical standards, but I'm not sure if that extends to following all laws in every country the procurement professional has business in. I'll have to make an educated guess on this.

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Cecilia

5 months ago

Wait, I thought the CIPS code required following all international procurement legislation, not just local laws. Let me double-check that before answering.

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Jodi

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The CIPS code states that procurement professionals should follow all laws in the countries they work in. I'm confident that's the right answer here.

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Elke

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the CIPS code covers ethical conduct, but I can't quite remember the specifics about which laws are mentioned. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Ligia

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the CIPS code of conduct. I'll need to review the key points about what laws procurement professionals should adhere to.

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Boris

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The answer is A, B, and C. Using a VPN, a bastion host, and separate security groups will give us the secure remote access and network isolation we need.

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Annita

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I've encountered this specific scenario before, but I think the key is to look for the Makefile. If there's no configuration script, then I'd try running "make" to compile the code.

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Salina

5 months ago

I recall a practice question about FSAs where the employee had to be involved. Is it C—both employer and employee? That feels right.

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Kristal

2 years ago

I think a procurement professional should adhere to all laws within countries they have business and contracts in. It's crucial for maintaining trust and reputation.

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Delfina

2 years ago

I believe international laws should also be followed, especially when dealing with global supply chains.

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Ahmad

2 years ago

But what about international procurement legislation? Shouldn't that be considered as well?

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Kristal

2 years ago

I agree with Delfina. It's important to follow local laws to ensure ethical and legal practices in procurement.

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Delfina

2 years ago

I think a procurement professional should adhere to all laws within the country they work in.

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Bobbye

2 years ago

I believe it's crucial to also follow laws within countries we have business and contracts in, so option D makes sense to me.

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Yaeko

2 years ago

But what about international laws? Shouldn't we consider those too?

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Louann

2 years ago

I agree with Louannbye, it's important to follow local laws to ensure ethical practices.

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Bobbye

2 years ago

I think a procurement professional should adhere to all laws within the country they work in.

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