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CIPS L4M2 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Understand the use of specifications in procurement and supply | |
| Topic 2: Understand market management in procurement and supply | - Compare the competitive forces that influence markets
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| Topic 3: Understand how to develop a business case for requirements to be sourced from external suppliers | - Analyse how market factors affect procurement |
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CIPS Defining Business Needs Sample Questions:
Which competitive forces influence markets in our modern environment?
- A. Manufacturing of goods and services
- B. Production companies and relationships
- C. Bargaining strength of suppliers and buyers
- D. Increased cost in supply and deliveries
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Ray is a procurement officer working for a medium-sized enterprise. Ray is due to renew the IT support package for one of the company ' s software systems, which is used for selling a niche, but important product.
Tech Solutions are the only supplier who can provide support for this specialist software. The software support package represents only 3% of Tech Solutions ' overall sales income, however. Ray and Tech Solutions have an effective working relationship Which statement below describes the bargaining power in this situation?
- A. Tech Solutions has increased bargaining power because Tech Solutions are the only supplier available
- B. Ray has increased bargaining power, because the requirement for software support is ongoing
- C. Tech Solutions has increased bargaining power because Tech Solutions and Ray have an effective relationship
- D. Ray has increased bargaining power, because the software support package only supports 3% of Tech Solution's sales
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
When purchasing routine items such as common stationery supplies. how can the business need for efficiency be met?
1. Including incentives and penalties in contracts
2. Introducing e-procurement solutions
3. Introducing competitive bidding
4. Vendor Managed Inventory
- A. 3 and 4 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 2 and 4 only
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A purchaser is looking for alternative supplies if there is a major disruption to their supply chain, including logistics, manufacturing and all support services. Which of the following method is that purchaser applying?
- A. Treat the risk
- B. Transfer the risk
- C. Terminate the risk
- D. Tolerate the risk
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What are the direct risks that can result from procurement receiving inadequate specifications from a research and development department?
- A. Increased business size
- B. Increased labour costs
- C. Under or over statement of need
- D. Under or over delivery of goods
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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