Free CIPS L4M8 Exam Practice Questions & Explanations

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Question 1

SIMULATION

Which theory relates to the 3Ps

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

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 reinventing its profits in a 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.

Question 2

SIMULATION

Describe three benefits of working cross-functionally

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Working cross-functionally is the involvement of all departments involved in an organization to contribute knowledge, skills and innovation towards adding value of achieving the organization's strategic goal. All functions may include; procurement, maintenance, marketing, finance, human resources working together in procurement activity to come up with the best strategy or selecting the supplier that best suit the organization.

When working cross functionally, members of the organization gives support by believing in the end goal, assist during difficult time, help troubleshoot any issue, providing the required resources and sharing information.

Question 3

SIMULATION

How does positive social impact present itself?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Organizations which display good behavior create a positive social impact. The com-munity in which they are based and to which they supply will benefit from the following.

1. High employment

2. Fair wages

3. low pollution

4. sustainable resources

5. Engagement and movement with local organization

Question 4

SIMULATION

Create a list of primary and secondary Data sources?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Data can be primary or secondary

Primary data are derived from original work or research through experience. Primary data can be gathered from the following sources; 1) Interview (2) survey (3) meetings (4) case studies.

Secondary data is derived from a previous source, i.e. somebody else has gathered the data. Sec-ondary data can be gained from; (1) Books (2) Websites, Trade magazines, etc

Question 5

SIMULATION

What do STEEPLE and SWOT stand for?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

RESPONSE

After a need in an organization has been identified/understood, defined, justified and authorized, the next stages are to understand how commodity prices are reacting, which suppliers are available and their strength. The make or buy decision can be reached with knowledge from this; the procurement professional can consider the organization external environment, strength, weakness opportunity and threat to develop strategy/plan of how to achieve the procurement.

'STEEPLE' is an effective way to evaluate the external environment. It helps buyers to assess factors that could affect the need in hand and helps them to develop the plan accordingly. 'STEEPLE' is an acronym which stands for,

Social, Technology, Economic, Environment, Political, Legal, Ethical

'SWOT' helps the organization to analyze its strength and within the organization and the oppor-tunity and threats outside the organization.

'SWOT' is an acronym which stands for, strength, weakness, opportunity and threats.

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