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CIPS L5M15 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Which of the following incentives encourages innovation?
A) Gainshare
B) Pain share
C) Bonus payments
D) Service credits

CIPS L5M15 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M15 exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following incentives encourages innovation?

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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.


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

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Chau
4 days ago
Exactly! It could create fear, not innovation.
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Josphine
9 days ago
Pain share? Not sure it encourages anything positive.
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Reed
14 days ago
True, but they don't directly reward creativity.
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Alita
19 days ago
D) Service credits might encourage innovation in services.
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Tayna
25 days ago
But isn't it short-term? Gainshare builds long-term success.
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Alethea
30 days ago
C) Bonus payments could work too. They reward individual effort.
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Kristel
1 month ago
I agree! Gainshare aligns everyone's goals.
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Chau
1 month ago
I think A) Gainshare is the best option. It motivates teamwork.
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Melda
2 months ago
Wait, service credits? How does that even work for innovation?
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Christoper
2 months ago
Totally agree, bonus payments are the way to go!
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Elliot
2 months ago
Pain share? Not sure how that encourages anything...
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Johnathon
2 months ago
Gainshare is definitely a strong motivator too.
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Georgeanna
2 months ago
I think bonus payments really drive innovation!
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Shelba
2 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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