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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 53 Discussion

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

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

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


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40 comments · newest first
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Reita 11 months ago
I think they could surprise us and find a win-win!
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Talia 11 months ago
Lose-lose is probably the safest bet here.
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Shawnta 12 months ago
Win-win? Really? That seems unlikely!
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Lon 12 months ago
Totally agree, deadlock seems realistic.
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Jerry 1 year ago
Most likely a deadlock, right?
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Graciela 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
I remember discussing how adversarial relationships often lead to deadlock, especially if neither side is willing to compromise.
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Martina 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about negotiation outcomes. I'll think through the options carefully.
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Thaddeus 1 year 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 1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Maile 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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
↳ replying to Micheal
D) Win win
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Hubert 1 year ago
↳ replying to Micheal
C) Win lose
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Reita 1 year ago
↳ replying to Micheal
B) Lose lose
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Deandrea 1 year ago
↳ replying to Micheal
A) Deadlocked
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Na 2 years 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
↳ replying to Na
C) Win lose
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Isaiah 1 year ago
↳ replying to Na
B) Lose lose
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Lelia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Na
A) Deadlocked
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Stevie 2 years 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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Estrella 1 year ago
↳ replying to Stevie
C: Maybe they'll surprise us and both end up winning in the negotiation.
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Leontine 1 year ago
↳ replying to Stevie
B: Yeah, it could end up in a deadlock if neither side is willing to compromise.
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Deonna 1 year ago
↳ replying to Stevie
A: I think a win-lose outcome is possible if one organization has the upper hand.
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Latricia 2 years ago
Well, if they're really at odds, a lose-lose situation seems the most likely. Might as well call it a day and go grab a pizza.
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Precious 1 year ago
↳ replying to Latricia
B) Lose lose
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Alex 1 year ago
↳ replying to Latricia
A) Deadlocked
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Lelia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Latricia
I think you're right. It's probably best to just cut their losses and move on.
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Dominga 2 years ago
↳ replying to Latricia
Yeah, I agree. It's hard to find a solution when both sides are so opposed.
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Jose 2 years ago
Hmm, with two adversarial organizations, I'd bet on a deadlocked outcome. Shake hands and go home, I say.
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Val 2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it could also be a Lose lose situation if neither party is willing to compromise.
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Lindsey 2 years ago
I agree with Malika, when two organisations are adversarial, they often end up Deadlocked.
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Malika 2 years ago
I think the most likely outcome is Deadlocked.
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