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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 10 Question 77 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M5 exam
Question #: 77
Topic #: 10
[All L4M5 Questions]

Lina Rawlins is a senior buyer working for a medical equipment company. Lina is in charge of the company's largest supplier account, Great Barrington Gas (GBG), a medical equipment supplier. Recently GBG's performance has declined, which has led to an increasing number of rejected items. Lina is aware of the seriousness of this, given the nature of the item, and has asked GBG to attend an urgent meeting. In the meeting, Lina asked the GBG representative ''Can you tell me exactly what you are doing to ensure quality?'' What type of question is Lina asking?

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Listening is a hugely important skill in the world of work. It's a key part of effective communication [...].

Regarding active listening, there is a model called 'The SIER Hierarchy of Active Listening'. It details four key stages required for effective listening. As with all models associated with active listening, its purpose is to help the listener be a better, more effective listener who really hears what is being said, connects with the individual with whom they are communicating and builds effective relationships.

The model is a hierarchical model meaning that each stage builds on the stage before it. While the model is sometimes used for training in the sales arena, it is helpful in all walks of life. The stages of the model are: Sensing (including hearing and watching body language), Interpreting, Evaluating and Responding.


- CIPS study guide page 171-173

- The SIER Hierarchy of Active Listening: Become a Better Listener

LO 3, AC 3.3

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Pamella
3 months ago
Probing for sure, she needs answers to fix the issue.
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Glenn
3 months ago
Surprised she had to ask that at all! Shouldn't they already have quality measures in place?
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Lashandra
3 months ago
Really? I thought it sounded more like a leading question.
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Quentin
4 months ago
Totally agree, she's digging for specifics!
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Buck
4 months ago
That's definitely a probing question.
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Marilynn
4 months ago
I feel like it might be leading, but I guess it depends on how the GBG rep interprets it. It's tricky!
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Hillary
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about types of questions, and I think probing was the right answer there too. It makes sense here as well.
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Blair
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but it seems like it could also be reflective since she's asking for their thoughts on quality.
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Donte
5 months ago
I think Lina's question is a probing one because she's trying to get specific information about GBG's quality assurance processes.
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Isreal
5 months ago
Definitely a probing question. Lina is digging deeper to understand the root cause of the quality issues she's seeing. This will help her work with GBG to address the problems.
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Eura
5 months ago
I think the key here is that Lina is asking the GBG rep to provide details on their quality control measures. That makes it a probing question, trying to get more information to understand the situation better.
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Slyvia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. Is it a leading question since Lina is asking for specifics on what they are doing? Or could it be considered reflective since she's asking them to explain their approach?
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Thea
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. Lina is asking a probing question to get the GBG representative to explain their quality assurance processes.
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Paulina
9 months ago
I bet the GBG rep is wishing they could just say, 'We're doing the opposite of ensuring quality. Want to see our reject pile?'
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Rebecka
9 months ago
Definitely a probing question. Lina is digging deep to uncover the details and get the GBG rep to really think about their quality control processes. No beating around the bush here!
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Luke
9 months ago
Hmm, I'd say it's a hypothetical question. Lina is asking the GBG rep to speculate on what they're doing, rather than just stating the facts.
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Linn
8 months ago
D) Probing
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Laquanda
8 months ago
C) Hypothetical
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Kiera
8 months ago
B) Leading
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Lili
8 months ago
A) Reflective
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Jennie
10 months ago
I think this is a leading question. Lina is subtly steering the GBG representative towards a specific answer or course of action.
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Stephaine
8 months ago
Definitely a leading question, Lina is trying to get the representative to focus on a specific aspect.
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Lawana
8 months ago
Yes, it does seem like she is trying to guide the GBG representative towards a certain response.
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Dudley
8 months ago
It definitely feels like she is trying to get the GBG representative to focus on a particular aspect of their quality control.
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Odette
8 months ago
Yes, I agree. Lina seems to be trying to guide the conversation in a certain direction.
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Brent
8 months ago
I think this is a leading question. Lina is subtly steering the GBG representative towards a specific answer or course of action.
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Matilda
8 months ago
D) Probing
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Hershel
8 months ago
C) Hypothetical
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Miesha
8 months ago
I agree, Lina's question seems like a leading one.
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Meghann
8 months ago
B) Leading
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Lorrine
8 months ago
D) Probing
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Reiko
8 months ago
C) Hypothetical
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Lura
9 months ago
B) Leading
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Yolande
9 months ago
A) Reflective
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Reed
9 months ago
A) Reflective
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Galen
10 months ago
It's important for Lina to ask probing questions to address the declining performance of GBG.
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Kristel
10 months ago
I think Lina wants to know the specific actions GBG is taking to improve quality.
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Kaycee
11 months ago
That's a probing question, for sure. Lina is trying to get to the root of the quality issues and see what GBG is doing to address them. Very direct and focused.
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Ivette
9 months ago
Lina Rawlins: Can you provide more details on the specific measures you have taken?
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Rupert
9 months ago
GBG Representative: We have implemented new quality control measures to address the issues.
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Raylene
11 months ago
Lina is asking a probing question to GBG.
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