CIPS L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

What effect is technology having on jobs within an organization with which you are familiar with?

AExplanation:
With the ever developing use of technology, organizations are often under pressure to keep up with numerous technological advances. Jobs could be created in line with technology. Advances in technology can also results in lack of requirement for human impact and as such, jobs could be lost. Though it can help save time and retain bulk files in no space.

Answer : A

Question 2

What effect is technology having on jobs within an organization with which you are familiar with?

AExplanation:
Refer to the question column for response

Answer : A

Question 3

What are the 3Ps in the triple bottom line.

AExplanation:
Trying to measure how sustainable an organization was use to be challenging undertaking. However, during the 1990s, a concept brought up by American John Elkington change the way sustainability was measured. This framework is known as the triple bottom line (TBL) and measures sustainability in relation to organizational performance and investment against the 3Ps (1) Profits (2) People (3) Planet. For example;
Profit: A packaging manufacturer reinvesting its profits in State- of-the-art recycling machinery for it wasted cardboard.
People: A large privately owned call centre donate its end of life computers to a local youth clubs and social groups to help gain internet cases.
Planet: A driving instructors using only hybrid vehicles to teach her learners, thus to reducing Co2 emission.

Answer : A

Question 4

What are the 3Ps in the triple bottom line.

Answer : A

Question 5

Research the ethical standard or accreditations of an industry with which you are familiar

AExplanation:
If a supplier is accredited or is a member of an association that promotes good ethical conduct, a statement to this effect is likely to be featured on its company documentation. This could be in a form of letters after the organization name or the authorized use of logo.
Accreditation information should be verified by procurement professionals either asking organiza-tion for certification to prove membership or accreditation or checking on a professional register.
Below are associated bodies that form some industries.
1. ISO 14001 -- for quality management
2. CIPS -- for procurement and Supply
3. Red Tractor -- NGO Registered in the UK, promoting human right
4. Amnesty International -- human right
5. Carbon Trust -- For Carbon neutral status.

Answer : A

Question 6

Explain how influencing, can relate to corruption within procurement.

AExplanation:
Influencing is the capacity to be able to change behavior or opinions, either consciously or subconsciously.
As outlined by Yukl and falbets work from 1990 influencing can relate to corruption within pro-curement in these six ways.
1)A party can be assertive (forceful, directive, using deadlines),
2) Ingratiating i.e. using charm and flattery.
3) Exchange-Trading favors,
4) Upward appeal (requesting input for senior management not only that influencing can come as
5) Coalition; team members uniting for support.
5) Rational persuasion, i.e. bringing in logic and facts for clarification.

Answer : A

Question 7

Explain how influencing, can relate to corruption within procurement.

AExplanation:
Influencing is the capacity to be able to change behavior or opinions, either consciously or subconsciously.
As outlined by Yukl and falbets work from 1990 influencing can relate to corruption within procurement in these six ways.
1)A party can be assertive (forceful, directive, using deadlines),
2) Ingratiating i.e. using charm and flattery.
3) Exchange-Trading favors,
4) Upward appeal (requesting input for senior management not only that influencing can come as
5) Coalition; team members uniting for support.
5) Rational persuasion, i.e. bringing in logic and facts for clarification

Answer : A