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CIPS L5M15 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Posted by Elliot on May 01, 2026 at 10:26 PM

Which of the following incentives encourages innovation?

Suggested Answer: A

Gainshare mechanisms reward suppliers for achieving cost savings, process improvements, or innovation that benefits both parties. By sharing the gains, suppliers are motivated to propose creative solutions.


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26 comments · newest first
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Florencia 17 days ago
Yes! Collaboration is key for innovation.
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Margurite 23 days ago
Exactly! Gainshare aligns goals and drives creativity.
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Beth 28 days ago
B) Pain share? Not sure how that encourages innovation at all.
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Benton 1 month ago
D) Service credits seem less effective. They don't really inspire.
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Teri 1 month ago
True, but it might not foster long-term innovation like Gainshare.
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Chuck 1 month ago
C) Bonus payments could work too, but it's more individualistic.
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Florencia 2 months ago
I agree! Gainshare motivates everyone to contribute.
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Margurite 2 months ago
I think A) Gainshare is the best option. It rewards teamwork.
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Kristel 2 months ago
Let's stick with Gainshare. It feels right.
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Chau 2 months ago
Exactly! It could create fear, not innovation.
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Josphine 2 months ago
Pain share? Not sure it encourages anything positive.
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Reed 2 months ago
True, but they don't directly reward creativity.
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Alita 3 months ago
D) Service credits might encourage innovation in services.
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Tayna 3 months ago
But isn't it short-term? Gainshare builds long-term success.
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Alethea 3 months ago
C) Bonus payments could work too. They reward individual effort.
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Kristel 3 months ago
I agree! Gainshare aligns everyone's goals.
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Chau 3 months ago
I think A) Gainshare is the best option. It motivates teamwork.
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Melda 4 months ago
Wait, service credits? How does that even work for innovation?
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Christoper 4 months ago
Totally agree, bonus payments are the way to go!
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Elliot 4 months ago
Pain share? Not sure how that encourages anything...
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Johnathon 4 months ago
Gainshare is definitely a strong motivator too.
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Georgeanna 4 months ago
I think bonus payments really drive innovation!
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Shelba 4 months ago
I feel like service credits are more about customer satisfaction than innovation, but I could be mixing it up with another concept.
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Evangelina 6 months ago
Pain share sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it actually promotes innovation or just mitigates losses.
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Brett 6 months ago
I remember practicing a question about incentives, and I think bonus payments were often linked to individual performance, which could drive innovation too.
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Ryan 6 months ago
I think gainshare might encourage innovation since it rewards collective success, but I'm not entirely sure how it compares to bonus payments.
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