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CIPS Exam L4M2 Topic 10 Question 49 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam
Question #: 49
Topic #: 10
[All L4M2 Questions]

A procurement organisation is keen to encourage innovation available within the supply market in the execution of an upcoming significant contract opportunity. A team member suggests that the specification should define the performance indicators so that supplier's solution can be checked against them. Which of the following will enable the organisation to achieve this goal?

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Suggested Answer: C

The buying organisation is keen to encourage innovation so they should use the outcome or output based specification. In an outcome-based specification, umbrella statements like 'good quality', 'ambient temperature', 'convenient way' are often used. This may confuse the suppliers, and it's hard to check the solution that supplier offers. On the other hand, ouput-based specifications often include measurable requirements. For example, a specification for air conditioning system states that the system should maintain the room temperature at 19-24 degrees Celsius. Therefore, output specification is more appropriate in this case.


LO 3, AC 3.1

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Blondell
1 months ago
Hmm, I'm guessing the real answer is 'None of the above' - that seems to be the trend these days.
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Ruthann
7 days ago
C: Maybe we should consider applying a precise performance framework as well to ensure we get the innovation we need.
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Maybelle
16 days ago
B: I agree, establishing transparent selection criteria is also important for checking supplier solutions.
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Julio
19 days ago
A: I think using an outcome focused specification could help us achieve our goal.
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Carissa
1 months ago
I bet the correct answer is 'All of the above' - the organization needs to throw everything but the kitchen sink at this problem!
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Luisa
2 days ago
D: Applying a precise performance framework seems like a good idea too.
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Winfred
6 days ago
C: Using an output focused specification could also be beneficial.
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Chauncey
16 days ago
B: I agree, establishing transparent selection criteria is also important.
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Wynell
21 days ago
A: I think using an outcome focused specification is the way to go.
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Bo
1 months ago
I'm surprised option C isn't the answer. An output-focused spec sounds like it would encourage innovation, just like option A.
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Pansy
2 months ago
Why not just go for option D? A precise performance framework will keep everyone on track and make it easy to evaluate the suppliers.
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Donte
2 months ago
Nah, I disagree. Option B is the key here. Transparent selection criteria will ensure the process is fair and the best solution is chosen.
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Paul
2 months ago
I think option A is the way to go. An outcome-focused specification will let the suppliers get creative and come up with innovative solutions.
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Samuel
24 days ago
I think a combination of both an outcome-focused specification and transparent selection criteria would be ideal.
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Lettie
28 days ago
That's true, transparent selection criteria can also play a crucial role in the process.
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Raelene
1 months ago
But wouldn't establishing transparent selection criteria also help in ensuring the best supplier is chosen?
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Tamra
1 months ago
I agree, an outcome-focused specification will definitely encourage innovation.
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Teri
2 months ago
I agree with Emile. It will help in checking supplier's solution against performance indicators.
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Emile
2 months ago
I think using an outcome focused specification would be the best option.
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