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CIPS L5M2 - Managing Supply Chain Risk

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Total 120 questions

Envy Manufacturing has several factories located in countries with poor reputations for human rights. It is concerned about potential risks of child labour being used within the supply chain. Envy Manufacturing has therefore decided to enlist the support of a third party auditing company to audit its factories. How should these audits be conducted? Select TWO

A.

organised well in advance to allow the factory managers to prepare for the audit

B.

conduct on the spot visits with no warning

C.

conduct group interviews with workers to ensure that all voices are heard

D.

conduct private meetings with a selection of workers

Controlling a risk through the development of actions that can minimise the impact the organisation will suffer as a result of the risk event is known as what control?

A.

tolerate

B.

treat

C.

transfer

D.

terminate

Company X is a large manufacturer of cosmetics and household products. It operates in 57 different countries and has large and complex supply chains. The brand's popularity is partly due to the cheap price of the products compared with its competitors and Company X has recently discovered that child labour has been used within its supply chain. In response to this Company X has donated a large amount of money to charity. What is this an example of?

A.

corporate social responsibility

B.

greenwashing

C.

triple bottom line thinking

D.

business continuity planning

Company DDD has recently seen a drop in share price and has high levels of Work-in-Progress (WIP) due to late supplier deliveries. Which of the following is the type of risk the business facing?

A.

financial

B.

logistical

C.

opportunity

D.

reputation

Which of the following will you put into box 6?

A.

new technology

B.

forward contract

C.

outsource

D.

insurance

The CBCI and DBCI are professional qualifications in which area?

A.

supply chain management

B.

ethical business practices

C.

environmental improvements

D.

business continuity

Which of the following will you put into box 5?

A.

CSR Policy

B.

Quote in Buyer's Currency

C.

Force Majeure

D.

Standardise Payment Terms

Which of the following will you put into box 4?

A.

hazard

B.

financial

C.

strategic

(Correct)

D.

operational

Kevin is a consultant who works for himself and is predominantly based at home, except for when he visits clients. He has recently taken on a role advising a client about the feasibility of building a new railway station in a village. Which of the following insurances would be vital for Kevin to take out?

A.

product liability

B.

public liability

C.

trade credit

D.

professional indemnity

Which of the following will you put into box 1?

A.

hazard

B.

financial

C.

strategic

D.

operational