Discuss CIPS L5M7 Exam Topic 1 Question 17

Trust is a dynamic concept required in partnership relationships. Which of the following are part of the five trust components important in supply chains?

Suggested Answer: A, B, C

Trust in supply chains is built on components including integrity, competence, loyalty, openness, and fairness. Short extract: ''key trust components: integrity, competence, loyalty, openness, fairness.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, Domain 3.4 section)

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26 comments · newest first

Ivan 2 days ago

Power feels less relevant to me.

Tiera 7 days ago

Loyalty should be on the list.

Crista 12 days ago

Definitely! Competence matters too.

Earnestine 17 days ago

I think integrity is crucial.

Rosenda 23 days ago

Trust is complex, but integrity is non-negotiable.

Sherron 28 days ago

Loyalty can enhance relationships, but it’s not essential.

Merilyn 1 month ago

I agree, integrity and competence are the top two.

Ben 1 month ago

Charm is nice, but it doesn't build real trust.

Leandro 1 month ago

Power shouldn't be in the list. It feels manipulative.

Stephane 2 months ago

Loyalty matters, but not as much as integrity.

Lisbeth 2 months ago

Competence is key too. You need reliable partners.

Winfred 2 months ago

I think integrity is crucial. Without it, trust falls apart.

Melodie 2 months ago

All five components are crucial for building trust in supply chains!

Lorrine 2 months ago

E) Charm? Really? That seems a bit off.

Corinne 2 months ago

D) Power? Not sure that belongs in the list.

Golda 3 months ago

I think C) Loyalty is super important too!

Cecily 3 months ago

A) Integrity and B) Competence are definitely key!

Luisa 3 months ago

I disagree with C, loyalty can be overrated in business.

Iluminada 3 months ago

Integrity and competence are non-negotiable for sure.

Cathern 3 months ago

Wait, charm? Really? That seems off.

Lorenza 4 months ago

I think D is important too, though!

Karma 4 months ago

A, B, and C are definitely key components.

Lavera 4 months ago

Charm seems off to me; I don't recall it being a serious factor in trust. I feel like we focused more on integrity and competence in our studies.

Karan 4 months ago

I think we had a practice question that included integrity and competence, but I can't remember if power was ever considered a trust component.

Amber 4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about loyalty being one of the components. It feels relevant, but I can't recall it being specifically mentioned.

Tashia 4 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of integrity and competence in trust-building during our lectures. I think they might be part of the components.

CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion