CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 10 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 10

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Which one of the following is an advantage of early supplier involvement?

ASupplier is responsible for all intellectual property risks

BLarge investment in supplier communications

CUnderstanding of supplier capabilities

DNo need for supplier non-disclosure agreements

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163

by Lajuana at May 19, 2024, 10:07 AM

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Ula

1 months ago

Option A sounds like a lawyer's dream, but I don't think it's an advantage for the company. Gotta go with C.

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Fausto

3 days ago

User 3: Option C definitely seems like the most beneficial for the company.

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Magda

18 days ago

User 2: I think option C is the best choice for early supplier involvement.

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Roslyn

19 days ago

User 1: I agree, option A doesn't seem like a real advantage.

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Jarvis

2 months ago

Ha! Option D is clearly a joke answer. No need for non-disclosure agreements? Yeah, right!

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Irma

16 days ago

Early supplier involvement can lead to better collaboration and innovation, but it definitely requires confidentiality agreements.

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Fletcher

20 days ago

I agree, without non-disclosure agreements, there could be serious risks involved.

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Richelle

22 days ago

Option D is definitely a joke, non-disclosure agreements are crucial in supplier involvement.

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Carlee

2 months ago

I would have to disagree. Option B seems like a major downside to me. Who wants to invest heavily in supplier communications?

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Carisa

27 days ago

User 3: I agree with Kindra, understanding supplier capabilities is crucial for success.

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Kindra

1 months ago

User 2: I see your point, but I still believe option A is the most important.

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Melinda

2 months ago

User 1: I think option C is the best advantage of early supplier involvement.

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Luisa

2 months ago

Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.

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Talia

1 months ago

I agree, knowing what the supplier can offer early on can help with planning and decision making.

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Rolande

1 months ago

Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.

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Janey

2 months ago

But what about the large investment in supplier communications? Wouldn't that be a disadvantage?

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Mitsue

3 months ago

I agree with Graciela, knowing what the supplier can do early on can help with decision making.

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Graciela

3 months ago

I think the advantage of early supplier involvement is understanding of supplier capabilities.

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