CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 7 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 7

Phone Maker Incorporated is a manufacturer of mobile phones. It is considering investing in a partnership with its supplier of batteries and circuit boards as it wishes to produce new models of its phone more regularly. What is the main driver for Phone Maker Incorporated?

ACheaper costs

BChanges in the marketplace

CBetter quality products

DReduced product life-cycles

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Suggested Answer: B

The correct answer is 'Conduct regular audits'. This is explained on p.153. You wouldn't do an appraisal on a supplier in a partnership relationship as both parties are equal. Threatening a partner isn't good for the relationship and a damages clause would be used in a contractual relationship rather than a partnership.

by Gracie at Apr 23, 2024, 09:29 PM

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Lashawnda

6 months ago

I agree, they need to keep up with market trends!

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Maryrose

6 months ago

Reduced product life-cycles? Really? That seems off.

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Val

6 months ago

Definitely better quality products, right?

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Germaine

7 months ago

I think it's more about changes in the marketplace.

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Margot

7 months ago

Sounds like they want cheaper costs to me.

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Krissy

7 months ago

I feel like better quality products could be important, but it seems like the urgency to innovate points more towards reduced life-cycles.

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Devorah

7 months ago

Changes in the marketplace might also be a factor, especially with how fast technology evolves.

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Valentin

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about cheaper costs being a common reason for partnerships in manufacturing.

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Yong

8 months ago

I think the main driver could be reduced product life-cycles since they want to produce new models more regularly.

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Lazaro

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. There are a few factors at play, like costs, quality, and product life-cycles. I'll have to weigh the options carefully and try to determine which one is the primary driver for the partnership decision.

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Kristofer

8 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is that the company is looking to produce new models more regularly, so the main driver must be something that enables that, like changes in the marketplace or reduced product life-cycles. I'll go with option B.

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Lynette

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions the company wanting to produce new models more regularly, but I'm not sure if that's the main driver or just a result of the partnership. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Werner

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the main driver for Phone Maker's decision to invest in a partnership. I'll carefully read through the options and choose the one that best fits the information provided.

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Vallie

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is A. Monitoring resource usage over time is key for capacity planning, right?

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Albina

8 months ago

I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know brittle failures can take different forms, but I'm not totally sure which one is the most common. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

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Ashley

8 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The hierarchy seems pretty straightforward if you break it down. I'll make sure to double-check my work, but I think I can nail this.

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Lashon

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about identifying whether zero-hour auto purge (ZAP) moved an email message. I think the mailbox audit log in Exchange would be the best place to look for this information.

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Dell

1 year ago

I heard the new Phone Maker phones will have a built-in 'Upgrade Compulsion' feature. You'll feel the urge to buy a new one every six months, whether you need to or not!

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Pansy

11 months ago

It's possible. They might be able to produce new models faster with better components.

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Percy

12 months ago

I wonder if the partnership with the supplier will help them achieve their goal.

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Dahlia

12 months ago

I know, right? It's all about making more money.

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Shalon

12 months ago

That sounds like a sneaky marketing strategy!

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Renato

1 year ago

Ooh, 'Cheaper costs' sounds like the way to go. Gotta keep those profit margins high, am I right? *wink wink*

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Kristel

11 months ago

Cheaper costs can also lead to more affordable prices for consumers, which can increase sales.

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Deandrea

12 months ago

I agree, cutting costs is essential for staying competitive in the market.

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Britt

12 months ago

Yes, definitely! Lower costs means higher profits in the long run.

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Nieves

1 year ago

I'm going with 'Better quality products'. Who doesn't love a phone that just works right out of the box? Quality is key in this industry.

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Meaghan

11 months ago

Cost savings

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Devora

11 months ago

Increased production efficiency

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Bo

1 year ago

Better quality products

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Deeanna

1 year ago

Definitely 'Changes in the marketplace'. The mobile phone industry is so fast-paced, they need to adapt quickly to stay relevant.

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Glen

1 year ago

D) Reduced product life-cycles

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Curtis

1 year ago

C) Better quality products

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Christa

1 year ago

B) Changes in the marketplace

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Lemuel

1 year ago

A) Cheaper costs

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Stevie

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd guess the main driver is 'Reduced product life-cycles'. Phone makers are always trying to stay ahead of the competition with the latest and greatest models.

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