CIPS L5M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M5 exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 3

[All L5M5 Questions]

The use of child labour can affect which parties in the supply chain? Select TWO

AProducers

BRetailers

CSuppliers

DManufacturers

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Suggested Answer: A, D

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract of Documents:

Child labour often occurs in the production stage (e.g., farming, mining) and manufacturing stage (e.g., garment sweatshops). According to the L5M5 study guide (p.252), these unethical practices create risks for procurement, as organisations may face reputational damage, legal consequences, and disrupted supply chains. Retailers and suppliers are indirectly affected but are not the primary locations where child labour is found. Procurement professionals must ensure thorough supply chain due diligence, audits, and supplier codes of conduct to prevent child labour risks in procurement decisions.

Reference: Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5) Study Guide, p.252

by Mattie at Oct 01, 2025, 05:31 PM

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Leatha

2 months ago

Surprised that this is still a big issue in 2023!

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Anissa

2 months ago

Wait, how does it even affect Suppliers?

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Belen

2 months ago

I think it impacts Retailers too!

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Kristian

3 months ago

Totally agree with Rusty!

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Rusty

3 months ago

Definitely affects Producers and Manufacturers.

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Bettina

3 months ago

I definitely remember that manufacturers are involved, but I’m not confident about the second choice. Maybe suppliers?

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Thea

3 months ago

I’m torn between producers and retailers. I feel like both could be affected, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Wilburn

4 months ago

I remember a practice question about supply chain ethics, and I think suppliers and producers were mentioned as key parties.

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Holley

4 months ago

I think child labour impacts producers and manufacturers the most, but I'm not entirely sure if retailers are also affected.

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Claudia

4 months ago

Alright, let me break this down step-by-step. Producers and suppliers would definitely be impacted since they're directly involved in the labour practices. Retailers might also face issues if the child labour is discovered further up the chain. I think I've got a solid strategy here.

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Mel

4 months ago

Ugh, I'm a bit lost on this question. The supply chain has a lot of different players, and I'm not sure which ones would be most affected by child labour. I'll have to guess on this one.

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Pansy

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Child labour is a major issue that can impact multiple parties, from the producers all the way to the retailers. I'll select producers and suppliers as my two answers.

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Leatha

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a few ideas here. I think producers and suppliers would definitely be affected by child labour issues. But I'm not sure about the other options - I'll have to weigh those more carefully.

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Rene

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different parties involved in the supply chain and how child labour could impact them.

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