CIPS Exam L5M2 Topic 1 Question 52 Discussion

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Question #: 52
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following risks is associated with sourcing from low-cost countries? Select TWO:

Aoperational risks

Breputational risks

Cgeopolitical risks

Dfinancial risks

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Suggested Answer: D

A black swan event is an unusual occurrence - something that is rare. See p.124

by Nu at Feb 11, 2025, 10:48 AM

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Kristal

2 months ago

I'm just going to go with the safe options, A and B. Gotta play it smart, you know? No need to tempt fate with those other risky choices.

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Refugia

8 days ago

User 4: Really? I prefer to play it safe like Erinn, A and B for me.

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Tuyet

1 months ago

User 3: I think I'll go with C and D, I like to take some risks.

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Erinn

1 months ago

User 2: Yeah, operational and reputational risks are definitely important to consider.

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Ronny

2 months ago

User 1: I agree, A and B seem like the safer choices.

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Almeta

2 months ago

User 2: Yeah, operational and reputational risks are definitely important to consider.

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Samuel

2 months ago

User 1: I agree, A and B seem like the safer choices.

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Apolonia

2 months ago

Financial risks? Well, duh! If your suppliers go belly-up, your entire operation goes down the drain. It's a high-stakes game, alright.

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My

2 months ago

I believe financial risks should also be considered. It's important to ensure the financial stability of the suppliers in low-cost countries.

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Moon

2 months ago

Geopolitical risks? That's a nice way of saying 'your factory might get invaded by a rogue nation'. Keeping an eye on the news is a must these days.

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Delbert

20 days ago

B) reputational risks

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Jacquelyne

21 days ago

I never thought about that, but it makes sense.

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Delisa

22 days ago

C) geopolitical risks

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Jerry

1 months ago

A) operational risks

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Myra

2 months ago

Operational risks and reputational risks? Sounds like a recipe for a global supply chain disaster! Buckle up, folks, it's going to be a wild ride!

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Derick

2 months ago

I agree with Lai. Operational and geopolitical risks are definitely concerns when sourcing from low-cost countries.

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Lai

3 months ago

I think A and C are the risks associated with sourcing from low-cost countries.

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