L4M4 Exam Dumps : Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

Explanation

economic indices and comparison websites are secondary sources of data. The other three are examples of primary sources of data.

Primary= you get the data yourself

Secondary = you find the data from somewhere else

Explanation

Greg needs to use a gearing ratio. Gearing is a measure of how the business is being funded and is based on the ratio of debt to equity Gearing comes up a lot in the exam. Also make sure you know what Return on Investment, Acid Test and EBITDA are.

Return on Investment (ROI): How to Calculate It and What It Means (investopedia.com)

EBITDA: Definition, Calculation Formulas, History, and Criticisms (investopedia.com)

Acid-Test Ratio: Definition, Formula, and Example (investopedia.com)

A full competitive tender ensures fairness, transparency, and equal treatment of all suppliers. Each bidder has an equal opportunity to compete, and award decisions are based on pre-published criteria. This builds trust, prevents corruption, and strengthens market confidence. It is not quick or informal (A), nor does it disclose competitor bids (B). Decision-making is collective and accountable, not unilateral (D). Responsible sourcing stresses fairness and transparency in supplier engagement, ensuring a level playing field and compliance with ethical procurement standards.