CIPS Exam L3M1 Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following would not normally be seen as part of public sector procurement?

AAchieving defined service levels

BPersonal bonus payments for procurement staff, linked to savings made

CAn emphasis on the use of the competitive principle

DPersonal financial rewards from suppliers for buyers in return for awarding contracts

EPursuit of equal opportunities policies, internally and externally

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Public sector procurement staff are expected to work and offer their best to their employer, normal-ly without additional reward for creating cost savings, which is part of their work; and they should not receive rewards from suppliers.

This latter point takes us into the area of procurement ethics, which CIPS regards as being particu-larly significant for procurement professionals.

The other answers shown are typical features of public sector procurement.

by Novella at Nov 16, 2024, 09:03 AM

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William

10 days ago

I believe A) Achieving defined service levels is an important aspect of public sector procurement, as it ensures quality and efficiency in service delivery.

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Kris

12 days ago

I agree with Juliana. Public sector procurement should be transparent and free from any personal financial rewards from suppliers.

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Juliana

14 days ago

I think D) Personal financial rewards from suppliers for buyers in return for awarding contracts would not normally be seen in public sector procurement.

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Willard

14 days ago

B and D seem like the obvious choices for things that wouldn't be part of public sector procurement. Gotta keep things ethical, you know?

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Paris

4 days ago

A) Achieving defined service levels

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Isaiah

26 days ago

Option D is clearly the answer here. Personal financial rewards from suppliers is a big no-no in public sector procurement.

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