CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 9 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 9

The procurement department is sourcing new uniforms for its housekeeping team. Although the housekeeping team in itself doesn't hold a lot of power within the business, they have a high interest in the activity as it will be them who is wearing the items. When designing the specification, how should the procurement department manage the housekeeping team?

AKeep them satisfied- they will be wearing the uniform so need to be happy with it

BManage them closely- they're key players in this procurement activity

CKeep them informed- it's important the housekeeping team know what's going on at each stage of the procurement

DMinimal effort is required as they do not hold a lot of power in the business.

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Suggested Answer: C

The housekeeping team have low power and high interest. According to Mendelow's stakeholder matrix, this puts them in the bottom right corner which is 'keep informed'. See p.81 for more information

by Devora at Jun 28, 2022, 03:20 AM

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