CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 2 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 45
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is a valid reason for ending a relationship with a supplier?

Athe supplier delivered one delivery late

Bforce majeur

Cthe contract has ended

Dthe supplier has a new CEO who you don't like

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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 Merilyn at Jul 15, 2024, 12:46 AM

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Lacey

3 months ago

I’m not sure about B, can force majeur really apply here?

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Lera

3 months ago

Totally agree with C, contracts matter!

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Tracie

3 months ago

Really? A new CEO could be a game changer, though.

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Barrett

4 months ago

B and C are definitely valid reasons!

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Dean

4 months ago

A single late delivery isn't enough to end a relationship.

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Juan

4 months ago

I feel like option D is too personal. Just because you don't like the new CEO shouldn't be a reason to end a business relationship.

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Craig

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused about option A. A single late delivery doesn't seem like enough to end a relationship, right?

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Carmen

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option C is also a solid reason since the contract ending means we can look for new suppliers.

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Fannie

5 months ago

I think option B, force majeure, is definitely a valid reason, but I'm not sure about the others.

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Eladia

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The valid reason here is B - force majeure. The other options like a single late delivery or not liking the new CEO aren't really justifiable grounds for ending the relationship. I feel good about this one.

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Kallie

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know there are specific reasons that would justify ending a supplier relationship, but I'm not totally clear on all the details. I'll have to review my notes and think it through carefully.

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Viva

5 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - force majeure. The other options don't seem like valid reasons to end a supplier relationship in my opinion.

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Ula

5 months ago

Okay, let me see here. I know force majeure is a valid legal reason, but I'm not sure about the other options. I'll have to think this through and make sure I understand the key factors to consider.

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Tenesha

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about valid reasons for ending a supplier relationship. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about what would be a legitimate reason versus something more trivial.

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Amira

5 months ago

This seems straightforward to me. The answer is clearly option A - selecting the 'Allow Understatement of Tax Amount' check box in the Tax Rules application. I'm confident that's the right way to solve this problem.

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Chandra

5 months ago

I think distribution requirements planning mainly connects with demand management, but I'm not completely sure.

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Stephaine

9 months ago

Wait, wait, wait... you're telling me I can't end the contract just because the supplier's dog ate my homework? This is an outrage!

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Miss

9 months ago

What, you mean I can't break up with my supplier just because they got a new haircut? Darn, there goes my weekend plans.

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Dwight

9 months ago

Option D is ridiculous. Disliking the supplier's new CEO is not a valid reason to end the relationship. That's just petty.

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Serina

8 months ago

We should always prioritize business reasons over personal preferences when making such decisions.

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Shay

8 months ago

Ending a relationship because of a new CEO seems unreasonable and unprofessional.

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Hannah

8 months ago

It's important to have valid reasons like consistent late deliveries or poor quality products.

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Lavonna

8 months ago

I agree, option D is definitely not a valid reason to end a relationship with a supplier.

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Margret

10 months ago

I'm not sure about that. Option B, force majeure, seems like a valid reason too. You can't hold the supplier responsible for events beyond their control.

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