Discuss CIPS L4M6 Exam Topic 1 Question 79

A partnership relationship can be described as any relationship between a buyer and supplier where there is a good level of communication and both parties are happy with each other's performance. Is this statement TRUE?

AYes- partnerships are characterised by strong relationships

BYes- partnerships are the only relationship type where both parties are happy with each other's performance

CNo- good levels of communication can exist in other types of relationships

DNo- only strategic relationships involve good levels of communication.

Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'No- good levels of communication can exist in other types of relationships'. The study guide makes a point that not all good buyer: supplier relationships are partnerships. In fact 70% on supplier relationships will not be partnerships (according to Lambert who is quoted on p.131)

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17 comments · newest first

Shawn 2 months ago

I lean towards A. Strong relationships lead to better outcomes.

Keena 2 months ago

D seems off. Strategic doesn’t always mean better communication.

Phuong 2 months ago

C is valid. Good communication isn’t exclusive to partnerships.

Talia 2 months ago

I like A. Happy buyers and suppliers mean success!

Johnetta 2 months ago

I feel B is too strong. Not only partnerships can be happy.

Lashaun 2 months ago

I’m not so sure. C makes sense too. Other relationships can communicate well.

Verona 3 months ago

I agree, A is the best choice. Communication is key.

Jenifer 3 months ago

I think the statement is TRUE. Partnerships need strong relationships.

Esteban 3 months ago

Good communication can happen in many types of relationships, not just partnerships.

Gabriele 3 months ago

Wait, are partnerships really the only ones where both are happy?

Rosann 3 months ago

Totally agree, partnerships are all about mutual satisfaction!

Karima 4 months ago

I think other relationships can have good communication too.

Paris 4 months ago

Partnerships definitely need strong communication.

Kyoko 4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about D. I thought strategic relationships were just one type of partnership, but does that mean only they have good communication?

Jesus 4 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it mentioned that communication is key in many relationships, not just partnerships. So, C could be correct.

Regenia 4 months ago

I'm not so sure about B. I remember discussing that other relationship types can also have happy parties, so maybe C is the better choice?

Carlee 4 months ago

I think the statement is true because partnerships are all about strong relationships, right? So, I’d lean towards A.

CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 1 Question 79 Discussion