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CIPS L4M4 - Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

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Total 217 questions

Which of the following are considerations when evaluating quality as a criterion for supplier selection? Select TWO that apply.

A.

The existence of policies and initiatives toward more sustainable packaging and materials

B.

The existence of Total Quality Management (TQM) and a continuous improvement culture

C.

Certification to the management system ISO 9001

D.

Certification to the management system ISO 14001

E.

The supplier's environmental impact analysis

Which of the following payment mechanisms is most beneficial to the buyer?

A.

open/ credit account

B.

term / time draft

C.

sight draft

D.

cash in advance

Which of the following is not a type of fraud that procurement professionals should be vigilant for?

A.

coersion

B.

phishing

C.

kickback

D.

identity theft

Which of the following can be interpreted as a normal business practice by some cultures but a form of bribery by others?

A.

phishing

B.

verbal contracts

C.

golden handshake

D.

facilitation payment

Khalid is a procurement manager in the UK who is looking to source exotic fruit for a retailer. As this type of fruit doesn't grow naturally in the UK Khalid is looking at international suppliers, but is worried about variations in exchange rates. He is considering asking the suppliers to provide quotes in their local currencies. Will this reduce the risk posed to Khalid?

A.

yes- suppliers should quote in their own currencies so there is no risk to the importing company

B.

yes- when suppliers quote in local currencies you are more likely to get better prices

C.

no- quoting the prices in GBP / £ will provide Khalid with better security against cur-rency fluctuations

D.

no- prices should be quoted in GBP / £ as this will reduce the cost of imports

Raja is a procurement manager who is keen to gain further insight into the current marketplace and whether local suppliers are capable to provide a service he is looking to procure. He wishes to test the market before he begins a formal tender process. What should Raja do?

A.

send out a RFI

B.

send out a RFQ

C.

speak with his current suppliers

D.

conduct an open competition

When assessing the financial performance of a potential supplier, it is important to understand how much gross profit they are making. The gross profit margin ratio uses which of the following pieces of information from the profit and loss (statement of financial performance)? Select TWO that apply.

A.

Cost of goods sold

B.

Value of equity capital

C.

Income from sales

D.

Current liabilities

E.

Total current assets

Greg is doing some research on a potential supplier and is concerned that the supplier's funding is based on long-term debts and loans. Working with this supplier therefore might bring additional risks to Greg's business. What should Greg do about his concerns?

A.

use the Return on Investment Ratio

B.

do an Acid Test

C.

work out the supplier's EBITDA

D.

work out the supplier's gearing ratio

Which of the following areas of legislative and regulatory requirements prevent the deliberate limit-ing of supply and the formation of cartels?

A.

data protection

B.

product safety standards

C.

marketplace competition

D.

ethical practice

What is the best way to demonstrate that your organisation does not tolerate bribery and corruption?

A.

Not working with suppliers who you have heard have a reputation for bribery and corruption

B.

Requesting your supplier’s ethical policies on an annual basis

C.

Having full anti-bribery training, policies, and procedures in place

D.

Asking all suppliers to read your organisation’s policy on anti-bribery and corruption