CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M5 exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 3

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What is the most likely outcome when two organisations with adversarial relationship negotiate with each other?

ADeadlocked

BLose lose

CWin lose

DWin win

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Suggested Answer: C

In the scenario, the value of contract as well as the importance of purchased item justify the procurement's travel. Visiting a supplier at their HQ or operational facility may facilitate the procurement team in assessing, albeit briefly, the culture of the organisation, how busy they seem and how staff engage with each other. A visit is a good opportunity to assess supplier's capacity.

LO 2, AC 2.2

by Carmelina at Feb 08, 2024, 08:31 PM

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Reita

7 months ago

I think they could surprise us and find a win-win!

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Talia

8 months ago

Lose-lose is probably the safest bet here.

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Shawnta

8 months ago

Win-win? Really? That seems unlikely!

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Lon

8 months ago

Totally agree, deadlock seems realistic.

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Jerry

8 months ago

Most likely a deadlock, right?

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Graciela

9 months ago

I really hope it’s not win-win, but I guess it could happen if they find common ground.

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Chaya

9 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think win-lose is a common outcome when one party has more power.

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Leota

9 months ago

I think it might be a lose-lose situation, but I'm not entirely sure. It feels like both sides could end up worse off.

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Terry

9 months ago

I remember discussing how adversarial relationships often lead to deadlock, especially if neither side is willing to compromise.

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Martina

9 months ago

I've got a good handle on this topic. The key is to recognize that when there's an adversarial relationship, the parties are unlikely to find a mutually beneficial solution. I'll go with option A or B.

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Hobert

9 months ago

Based on what I've learned, when two organizations with a hostile relationship negotiate, the most likely outcome is a deadlock or a lose-lose situation. I'll select option A or B.

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Gertude

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about negotiation outcomes. I'll think through the options carefully.

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Thaddeus

9 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the dynamics of adversarial negotiations. I'll have to think it through.

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Louvenia

9 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Maile

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The question is asking how the ELK Stack handles unstructured logs, but the answer options seem to be describing different approaches. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Jade

9 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the balanced scorecard is different from traditional approaches, but I can't quite recall all the specific measures it includes. I'll have to make an educated guess and go with C.

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Renea

10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about complex ETL. It sounds familiar, but I'm struggling to recall if that was explicitly mentioned in our materials.

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Gregoria

10 months ago

I'm not totally confident about this, but I think option B is the way to go. Informing users and eliminating simple passwords seems like a good proactive measure.

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Micheal

1 year ago

I'm no negotiation expert, but I'd bet my last dollar on a deadlocked scenario. Sounds like a recipe for a standoff and a whole lot of eye-rolling.

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Darell

1 year ago

D) Win win

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Hubert

1 year ago

C) Win lose

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Reita

1 year ago

B) Lose lose

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Deandrea

1 year ago

A) Deadlocked

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Na

1 year ago

A win-win? That's the dream, but with adversaries? Good luck with that. Might as well flip a coin and call it a day.

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Jin

1 year ago

C) Win lose

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Isaiah

1 year ago

B) Lose lose

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Lelia

1 year ago

A) Deadlocked

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Stevie

1 year ago

I'm feeling optimistic! A win-lose outcome could happen if one organization manages to outmaneuver the other. Maybe they'll arm-wrestle for the last cookie.

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