CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 8 Question 49 Discussion

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Question #: 49
Topic #: 8

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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?

AThe supplier is an expert in their field

BThis will result in economies of scale

CThis will free-up internal resources

DThis will result in cost-savings

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Suggested Answer: B

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

3 months ago

Surprised they’d consider outsourcing such sensitive data!

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Floyd

3 months ago

Economies of scale could really help them out.

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Rasheeda

3 months ago

Really? Cost-savings might not be guaranteed.

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Katheryn

4 months ago

I think freeing up internal resources is a big deal too!

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Irma

4 months ago

The supplier is definitely an expert in their field.

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Cristy

4 months ago

Cost-savings seem likely, but I feel like there might be more to it than just that.

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Alline

4 months ago

Freeing up internal resources sounds like a good reason too, especially if the staff are overwhelmed.

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Bulah

4 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

10 months 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

8 months ago

It can save time and resources for the surgery.

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Lang

8 months ago

Outsourcing can provide specialized expertise.

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Reuben

8 months ago

Manager wants to improve efficiency and security.

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Wilburn

10 months 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

9 months ago

True, economies of scale could help reduce costs for the surgery in the long run.

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Graciela

9 months ago

Outsourcing to an IT company could also mean access to more advanced technology and expertise.

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Ula

9 months ago

Patient data privacy is definitely a concern, but maybe the IT company has better security measures in place.

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Leah

10 months 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

10 months ago

I agree with Jaclyn, outsourcing to an IT company can definitely result in cost-savings.

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Alaine

11 months 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

9 months ago

D) This will result in cost-savings

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Mammie

10 months ago

C) This will free-up internal resources

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Elina

10 months ago

C) This will free-up internal resources

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Jenise

10 months ago

A) The supplier is an expert in their field

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Monte

10 months ago

A) The supplier is an expert in their field

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Lorrine

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months ago

I think the Manager's main motivation is cost-savings.

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