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CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply L4M6 Release Date

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Supplier Relationships Questions and Answers

Question 49

A competitor develops an alternative type of vacuum cleaner to one produced by your organization. Is this an example of the threat of substitutes, one of the five forces of competition described by competitive forces theory?

Options:

A.

Yes, customers may switch to alternative products

B.

Yes, there are no barriers to entry; it is an oligopoly

C.

No, it does not serve the same purpose

D.

No, it is a threat from a new entrant to the market

Question 50

Jenny is a procurement manager who works in the public sector. She has been charged with organising a tender to source new Xray machines for a hospital and to ensure that they receive ‘value for money’. Which of the following should Jenny consider when drafting her ITT?

Options:

A.

Price only

B.

Equity

C.

Whole life costs

D.

Availability

Question 51

Which of the following is a valid reason for ending a relationship with a supplier?

Options:

A.

the supplier delivered one delivery late

B.

force majeur

C.

the contract has ended

D.

the supplier has a new CEO who you don't like

Question 52

A buyer should concentrate their efforts on managing the start and onboarding stage of a supplier relationship by ...

    Keeping all information and plans confidential from the supplier

    Pre-qualifying and assessing the supplier's capability

    Focusing solely on the buying organisation's goals

    Building a positive and trusting relationship

Options:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

3 and 4

D.

2 and 4

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