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A doctor's surgery requires a complex database system to manage all of its patients data, which is highly sensitive. The system also needs to link to other departments of the health service such as physiotherapy and intensive care. The Manager of the surgery is considering outsourcing the management of the database to an IT company. What is the Manager's main motivation for doing this?
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The correct answer is 'items of high value'. This links into the EU procurement principle of 'Proportionality' meaning that the procurement process must be proportionate to the value of the contract. Therefore, high value contracts must be procured via competition. What is considered 'high value' is decided by 'thresholds'. These are amended every 2 years to account for inflation etc, but you don't need to know what the thresholds are for this exam. P.75
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Teri
11 months ago
Surprised they’d consider outsourcing such sensitive data!
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Floyd
11 months ago
Economies of scale could really help them out.
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Rasheeda
12 months ago
Really? Cost-savings might not be guaranteed.
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Katheryn
12 months ago
I think freeing up internal resources is a big deal too!
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Irma
1 year ago
The supplier is definitely an expert in their field.
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Cristy
1 year ago
Cost-savings seem likely, but I feel like there might be more to it than just that.
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Alline
1 year ago
Freeing up internal resources sounds like a good reason too, especially if the staff are overwhelmed.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I remember a similar question about outsourcing and economies of scale being a big factor, so that might be it.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I think the main motivation could be that the supplier is an expert in their field, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Jamika
1 year ago
I feel confident about this. The key motivations are likely economies of scale and access to specialized expertise, which could improve efficiency and data management. I'll make sure to justify my answer clearly.
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Chantay
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The main motivation is likely to free up internal resources and leverage the expertise of an IT company, which could lead to cost savings. I'll weigh the options carefully.
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Valene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions a complex database system and sensitive patient data, so I'll need to think carefully about the potential benefits of outsourcing.
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Stephanie
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about outsourcing IT services. I'll focus on identifying the key motivations mentioned in the question.
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Jani
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. The question mentions linking to other departments, so security and integration will be important factors to consider. I'll need to analyze the potential risks and benefits.
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Antonio
1 year ago
Wait, the surgery has a database? I thought they just used a shoebox and a rubber band. Outsourcing, huh? I bet they're really looking forward to the 'IT Support by Carrier Pigeon' package.
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Haley
1 year ago
It can save time and resources for the surgery.
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Lang
1 year ago
Outsourcing can provide specialized expertise.
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Reuben
1 year ago
Manager wants to improve efficiency and security.
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Wilburn
2 years ago
Economies of scale? I guess the IT company can spread the cost of the system across multiple clients. But I'd be more worried about patient data privacy if I were the manager.
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Albert
1 year ago
True, economies of scale could help reduce costs for the surgery in the long run.
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Graciela
1 year ago
Outsourcing to an IT company could also mean access to more advanced technology and expertise.
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Ula
1 year ago
Patient data privacy is definitely a concern, but maybe the IT company has better security measures in place.
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Leah
2 years ago
But what about the expertise the supplier can provide? I think the Manager's main motivation is that the supplier is an expert in their field.
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Kyoko
2 years ago
I agree with Jaclyn, outsourcing to an IT company can definitely result in cost-savings.
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Alaine
2 years ago
The supplier's expertise in database management is the big draw here. They'll be able to handle the complex system much more efficiently than the surgery staff.
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Colette
1 year ago
D) This will result in cost-savings
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Mammie
1 year ago
C) This will free-up internal resources
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Elina
2 years ago
C) This will free-up internal resources
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Jenise
2 years ago
A) The supplier is an expert in their field
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Monte
2 years ago
A) The supplier is an expert in their field
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Lorrine
2 years ago
Cost-savings is definitely the key factor. Outsourcing to an IT company will likely be cheaper than maintaining the system in-house.
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Darnell
2 years ago
I think the main motivation here is to free up internal resources. Outsourcing the database management will allow the surgery staff to focus on their core medical duties.
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
I think the Manager's main motivation is cost-savings.