CIPS Exam A7 Topic 1 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A7 exam

Question #: 62
Topic #: 1

[All A7 Questions]

With which of the following is a PEST analysis primarily concerned?

AThe weaknesses of an organization

BThe threats to an organization

CThe strengths of an organization

DThe competitiveness of an organization

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Suggested Answer: B

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Shenika

11 months ago

B) Financial liquidity, all the way. Unless the supplier is planning to pay their bills with fairy dust, that's the key metric to look at.

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Honey

11 months ago

D) Persuasive selling techniques? Really? That's about as useful as a chocolate teapot for assessing supply continuity.

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Theresia

10 months ago

C) Technical and commercial innovation can also be a good indicator of a supplier's commitment to staying relevant in the market.

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Delsie

10 months ago

B) Financial liquidity is also important to consider when evaluating a supplier's ability to consistently provide the strategic item.

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Macy

10 months ago

A) Financial profitability is definitely a key factor in assessing continuity of supply.

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Tonette

10 months ago

D) Persuasive selling techniques may not be the best factor to assess supply continuity.

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Sheridan

10 months ago

C) Technical and commercial innovation can also impact supply continuity.

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Polly

10 months ago

B) I agree, financial liquidity is also important to consider.

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Jaclyn

11 months ago

A) Financial profitability is a better indicator of continuity of supply.

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Janella

11 months ago

Hmm, tough one. I'm gonna go with C) Technical and commercial innovation. A supplier that's constantly improving their products and processes is probably a safer bet.

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Jani

9 months ago

Persuasive selling techniques might not be a good indicator of continuity of supply.

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Derick

9 months ago

I think financial liquidity is important too, to ensure they can meet their obligations.

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Stevie

9 months ago

I agree, innovation is key for a reliable supplier.

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Fairy

10 months ago

Persuasive selling techniques can be deceiving, so I would not rely on that.

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Jame

10 months ago

I think financial liquidity is also important to consider.

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Alise

11 months ago

I think financial liquidity is important too, to ensure they can meet their obligations.

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Ciara

11 months ago

I agree, innovation is key for long-term supply.

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Shawna

11 months ago

I agree, innovation is key for a reliable supplier.

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Virgie

11 months ago

I think persuasive selling techniques can also play a role in ensuring continuity of supply.

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Alex

11 months ago

I believe technical and commercial innovation is also important for continuity of supply.

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Aretha

11 months ago

I'd go with A) Financial profitability. If a supplier is highly profitable, they're more likely to stay in business and maintain supply.

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Ciara

11 months ago

B) Financial liquidity is the best indicator for continuity of supply. A supplier with strong liquidity is more likely to weather any financial storms and keep delivering.

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