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CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 2 Question 30 Discussion

Harry has just entered into a partnership with a key supplier. Although he is excited about the prospect, he thinks it's a good idea to set some goals and KPIs. Which of the following criteria should Harry use to decide if a KPI is appropriate?
C) Time bound, difficult and relevant
A) Measurable, achievable and relevant
B) Relatable, precise, and measurable
D) Significant, measurable and achievable

CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 2 Question 30 Discussion

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Question #: 30
Topic #: 2
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Harry has just entered into a partnership with a key supplier. Although he is excited about the prospect, he thinks it's a good idea to set some goals and KPIs. Which of the following criteria should Harry use to decide if a KPI is appropriate?

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163


by Golda at Dec 10, 2023, 12:59 PM

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Marlon
9 months ago
B is interesting, but relatable? Not sure how that fits in.
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Leana
9 months ago
Wait, are we sure "difficult" is a good KPI? Seems risky!
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Lucy
10 months ago
I think D sounds good too, but not sure about "significant."
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France
10 months ago
Totally agree, measurable and achievable are key!
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Felix
10 months ago
Gotta go with A, those are the classic criteria!
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Bulah
10 months ago
I believe the best criteria for KPIs are that they should be measurable and relevant. So, option A seems to be the most appropriate choice here.
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Johnson
11 months ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this, and I recall "measurable" being a key term. Option D seems to fit, but I'm not confident about "significant."
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Maryrose
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like "time bound" is important for KPIs. That makes me lean towards option C, but I could be wrong.
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Detra
11 months ago
I remember we talked about KPIs needing to be measurable and achievable, so I think option A sounds right.
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Ming
11 months ago
I think the key is finding KPIs that are meaningful and can be tracked effectively. Option A seems to capture that best - measurable, achievable, and relevant to the partnership.
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Truman
11 months ago
Tricky one. I'm tempted to say option C, since the KPIs should be time-bound. But I'm not sure "difficult" is the right criteria - they need to be challenging but still achievable.
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Bo
11 months ago
Ah, I see. The question is asking about the appropriate criteria for setting KPIs, not just general partnership goals. I'd go with option A - measurable, achievable, and relevant.
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Wynell
11 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. I know the KPIs need to be quantifiable, but I'm not sure if "relatable" is the right term here. I'll have to double-check the definitions.
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Charlene
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the key criteria are that the KPIs need to be measurable, achievable, and relevant to the partnership goals.
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Larae
11 months ago
The column names and number of columns can be different, right? I'm pretty sure that's what option B and D are saying.
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Felicia
11 months ago
I think this is asking about the file that contains the allowed hosts and services for a TCP Wrapper program. I'm pretty sure the answer is A, etchostsallow.
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Beckie
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think carefully about which methods are actually used for risk identification versus other business processes.
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Emogene
1 year ago
B? Relatable? What, are we trying to make the KPIs feel special or something? A all the way, no doubt about it.
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Allene
1 year ago
I'm going with A. Measurable, achievable, and relevant - that's the key to any good set of KPIs. Gotta keep it simple, you know?
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Willetta
1 year ago
I agree, having clear and specific goals is crucial for success.
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Jarod
1 year ago
B. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound - that's the way to go.
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Marion
1 year ago
Definitely, keeping it simple is important when setting goals.
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Janet
1 year ago
A. Measurable, achievable, and relevant - that's the key to any good set of KPIs.
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Amie
1 year ago
Hah, C is a joke, right? Time-bound and difficult? Might as well just set Harry up for failure. A is the way to go.
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Dorthy
1 year ago
A: Maybe, but it's always better to start with realistic goals first.
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Arthur
1 year ago
B: I think C could be motivating if done right, don't you think?
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Verlene
1 year ago
A: I agree, setting achievable goals is important for success.
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Inocencia
1 year ago
I'm torn between A and D. They both sound pretty good, but I think A might be a bit more specific and comprehensive.
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Domingo
1 year ago
User 3: Yeah, A is definitely the best choice. It's important to have goals that are measurable, achievable, and relevant.
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Arlie
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, A seems like the most appropriate criteria to use for setting KPIs.
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Carline
1 year ago
User 1: I think A is the way to go. It covers all the important aspects.
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Mona
1 year ago
A is definitely the correct answer. How else would we track progress if the KPIs aren't measurable and achievable? Seems like a no-brainer to me.
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Veta
1 year ago
I think option D) Significant, measurable and achievable is also important, as the goals should be significant to the partnership.
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Brice
1 year ago
I agree with Gerri, setting goals that are measurable, achievable, and relevant is key for success in a partnership.
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Gerri
1 year ago
I think Harry should choose option A) Measurable, achievable and relevant.
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