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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 6 Question 19 Discussion

After studying Thomas-Kilmann conflict resolution model and considering different approaches carefully, the procurement team of XYZ Ltd. decides to adopt an avoiding approach to the upcoming negotiation with one of their suppliers. Which of the following will be the objective of XYZ procurement team in this negotiation?
B) Postponing the issue
A) Yielding the supplier's point of view
C) Seeking a quick middle-ground position
D) Confronting and trying to find a creative solution immediately

CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 6 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 6
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After studying Thomas-Kilmann conflict resolution model and considering different approaches carefully, the procurement team of XYZ Ltd. decides to adopt an avoiding approach to the upcoming negotiation with one of their suppliers. Which of the following will be the objective of XYZ procurement team in this negotiation?

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Suggested Answer: B

Avoiding is unassertive and uncooperative. When avoiding, an individual does not immediately pursue his or her own concerns or those of the other person. He or she does not address the conflict. Avoiding might take the form of diplomatically sidestepping an issue, postponing an issue until a better time, or simply withdrawing from a threatening situation.

LO 1, AC 1.1


by Teri at May 08, 2022, 05:05 PM

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Isaiah
11 months ago
Yeah, avoiding means they’re not yielding or seeking a middle ground.
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Maryann
11 months ago
I disagree, they should confront the supplier instead.
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Annabelle
12 months ago
Wait, are they really going to avoid it? Seems risky!
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Raymon
12 months ago
Definitely B, postponing the issue makes sense here.
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Murray
12 months ago
I think they're just trying to avoid conflict altogether.
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Gilma
1 year ago
This seems like a good opportunity to showcase my knowledge. I'll describe how the organization I work for tracks both qualitative feedback and numerical metrics to measure their social impact. That should make for a strong response.
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Kirk
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. Do we need to consider the fair market values of the gifts? And how do the exemptions work exactly? I better review the estate tax rules again.
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Franklyn
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. On one hand, the client's preference should be taken into account, but on the other, the smoking poses a serious health risk. I'm not sure if convincing the client to change their goal is the right move, but I also don't think referring them to another analyst is the best solution. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Nadine
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think there's a setting somewhere that needs adjustment before changes apply. It might be related to advanced settings?
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Rozella
1 year ago
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Krystal
1 year ago
I keep thinking about those standard taxonomies we went over. They felt essential for organizing data, but I'm not convinced they're the most critical factor.
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