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CIPS Exam L3M1 Topic 4 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam
Question #: 17
Topic #: 4
[All L3M1 Questions]

Because of the need for frequent or semi-frequent uses of competition, public sector buyers are less likely to find themselves in a close partnership arrangement with a supplier than private sector buy-ers. True or false?

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Suggested Answer: B

'Multi-national corporation' is the correct answer. Very large international organisations, with very large turnover, purchasing power and influence. Examples would include: Alphabet, Amazon, Ap-ple, Dell, Ford, Shell, Toyota, etc


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Samuel
1 months ago
Ah, the age-old dilemma of public sector buyers and their supplier relationships. It's like they're constantly playing a game of 'keep away' with the vendors.
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Larae
1 months ago
Well, I guess the public sector is all about keeping their distance from suppliers. Can't get too cozy, you know? Gotta keep that professional 'I-don't-know-you' vibe going on.
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Pete
1 months ago
The answer is B. True. Public sector procurement is often more focused on competition and transparency, limiting the ability to form close partnerships.
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Jani
6 days ago
The answer is B. True. Public sector procurement is often more focused on competition and transparency, limiting the ability to form close partnerships.
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Lourdes
14 days ago
B) True
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Stefany
15 days ago
A) False
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Ciara
2 months ago
False, public sector buyers can still establish collaborative relationships with suppliers, just with more oversight and governance.
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Alisha
9 days ago
True
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Corazon
10 days ago
True
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Reiko
1 months ago
False
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Dyan
2 months ago
False. While competition is important in the public sector, it doesn't necessarily prevent close partnerships from forming.
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Lemuel
2 months ago
True, public sector buyers tend to have more stringent procurement rules and less flexibility to develop close partnerships with suppliers.
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Glendora
1 months ago
B) True
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Bong
1 months ago
True, public sector buyers often have to follow strict procurement rules which can limit their ability to form close partnerships with suppliers.
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Colby
1 months ago
A) False
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Shala
2 months ago
True. Public sector buyers often have to go through competitive bidding processes which may hinder close partnerships.
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Chantell
2 months ago
False. Public sector buyers may still form close partnerships with suppliers for long-term contracts.
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