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Pass the CIPS CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply L4M6 Questions and answers with CertsForce

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Questions # 61:

When developing a supplier partnership, a buyer can take either a strategic or reactive approach. What would be a reason for a reactive approach?

Options:

A.

You discover that the supplier has a high profit margin


B.

The buyer wishes to create a new product and requires input from a supplier


C.

Sudden changes in the marketplace


D.

It will allow for consolidation in the supply chain


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Questions # 62:

A restricted market is a market where there are only a small number of capable and competent suppliers. Which of the following is not a reason for a marketplace to be restricted?

Options:

A.

Low levels of profitability


B.

High barriers to entry


C.

Strong governmental regulation


D.

The product is easy to source elsewhere


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Questions # 63:

Which of the following relationship types are characterised by low levels of trust? Select TWO options

Options:

A.

Adversarial(Correct)


B.

Arm's Length


C.

Outsourced


D.

Single- Sourced


E.

Partnership


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Questions # 64:

Which of the following are considered ‘wastes’ which can be removed from a business? Select THREE.

Options:

A.

Over-processing


B.

Stockout


C.

Equity


D.

Transportation


E.

Inventory


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Questions # 65:

In which procurement process is a PQQ not issued?

Options:

A.

Open


B.

Restricted


C.

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation


D.

Competitive Dialogue


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Questions # 66:

A partnership relationship in portfolio analysis is appropriate for which category of procurement?

Options:

A.

Strategic security


B.

Tactical profit


C.

Tactical acquisition


D.

Strategic critical


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Questions # 67:

A supermarket is struggling with sales and has done an analysis on its competitors. It has discovered that it has two major competitors; one provides groceries at a much cheaper price and another that provides only organic products. The supermarket has decided that it wants to continue providing groceries to a wide target audience but that it will compete by offering superior customer service. What is the supermarket's source of competitive advantage?

Options:

A.

cost leadership


B.

differentiation


C.

cost focus


D.

differentiation focus


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Questions # 68:

Which of the following are elements of a business that can develop a company's competitive advantage? Select THREE.

Options:

A.

cost focus


B.

cost leadership


C.

human resource management


D.

organisation culture


E.

natural resources


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Questions # 69:

Victoria runs a hotel and has recently had several security issues such as attempted robberies. She has decided that she needs to hire a security firm to ensure these issues don’t continue. She has done some research and has found there are several local security firms who may be able to provide services to her hotel. However, she hasn’t decided exactly what she would require the security firm to do. What should be Victoria’s next steps?

Options:

A.

Issue a Request for Proposal


B.

Issue an Invitation to Tender


C.

Issue a Request for Quotation


D.

Issue a Prior Information Notice


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Questions # 70:

One of the fist stages of designing a Partnership is to come up with joint KPIs. These should be:

Options:

A.

Measurable, achievable and time-bound


B.

Relatable, specific and measurable


C.

Time bound, difficult and relevant


D.

Significant, measurable and achievable


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