ISM Supply Management Core Exam CORE Question # 58 Topic 6 Discussion

ISM Supply Management Core Exam CORE Question # 58 Topic 6 Discussion

CORE Exam Topic 6 Question 58 Discussion:
Question #: 58
Topic #: 6

A supply manager is developing a request for proposal (RFP) for travel agency services. The firm’s travel manager has a short list of requirements that have served the company well in the past. However, the vice president (VP) of sales wants frequent fliers from the sales team to be given special status. The travel manager is concerned these additional requirements will limit competition and result in a less favorable deal. In which of the following ways can the supply manager BEST resolve this situation?


A.

Encourage the travel manager to defer to the VP of sales due to the VP's higher rank


B.

Inform the sales department that the travel office is ultimately responsible for determining the contract requirements


C.

Escalate the issue to executive management, and request that they meet with the sales department and travel office to develop a solution


D.

Structure the RFP to include pass/fail and non-mandatory scored requirements, and have stakeholders assign needs and wants accordingly


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