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CIPS L3M1 Exam
- Topic 1: Different Sectors of Procurement and Supply: Under this heading, there are different subtopics of the various sectors of procurement and supply including description of the categories and functions of private sector, roles, and scope of procurement in the private, public, not-for-profit/third sectors. Understanding the above sub-topics is very essential in an attempt to understand the concept of procurement and supply in general in these different sectors.
- Topic 2: Types of Pricing Arrangements in Commercial Agreements: It focuses on explaining pricing arrangements of use in commercial agreements so an entity can have the most effective price and cost management. This sub-topic is important because through this the role of pricing in procurement and supply can be deciphered.
- Topic 3: External Environment and Its Impact on Procurement and Supply: The external environment and their impact on procurement and supply comprise such subtopics as identification of the impact of the external environment and a description of implications of economic, political, legislative, environmental, ethical, and social criteria on the procurement and supply. Investigating these sub-topics is necessary for comprehending the external factors influencing procurement and supply.
- Topic 4: Procedures that Regulate Procurement and Supply: It refers to the regulations that guide procurement and supply. The subtopics discuss the types of documentation in procurement and supply and how these documented policies and procedures help in working within this field. Knowledge of the subtopics presents an essential overview of how regulatory aspects work in procurement and supply.
Free CIPS L3M1 Exam Actual Questions
Note: Premium Questions for L3M1 were last updated On May. 10, 2024 (see below)
The primary purpose of a public sector organisation is to:
The correct answer is to provide services. However, some other secondary factors may come into play. For example, some public sector organisations may be encouraged to boost national prestige eg airports, airlines; or they may be used as job creation schemes.
Which of the following are examples of non-renewable resources?
Coal and oil are the correct answers. These are finite resources and will run out some day.
The others shown are renewables.
The letters 'MNC' stand for:
'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
Which of the following might be objectives of private sector organisations? Select all that apply.
To gain market share and to create shareholder value (increase the value of shares) are common aims of private sector organisations.
The other two answers are the antithesis of what firms usually want.
Sources of finance for a private sector entity primarily include (select all that apply):
Sources of funds for private sector commonly include revenues from sales, shareholders and long-term loans. Taxpayers would not normally be thought of as a source of funds for private sector, alt-hough in recent Coronavirus times, in some countries, such as the UK, businesses have received considerable support. But that is abnormal.
Short-term sources such as overdrafts are not to be relied upon on a regular or long-term basis.
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