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Question 51

A partnership relationship can be described as any relationship between a buyer and supplier where there is a good level of communication and both parties are happy with each other's performance. Is this statement TRUE?

Correct Answer: C
The correct answer is 'No- good levels of communication can exist in other types of relationships'. The study guide makes a point that not all good buyer: supplier relationships are partnerships. In fact 70% on supplier relationships will not be partnerships (according to Lambert who is quoted on p.131)
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Question 52

A category buyer, managing an outsourcing project, is aware of the commercially sensitive nature of the project and wishes to adopt an accommodating approach to managing conflict amongst key stakeholders. Is this the correct approach?

Correct Answer: D
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
The accommodating conflict management style is characterized by a low concern for self and a high concern for others. This approach involves yielding to others' needs and maintaining harmony, which can be appropriate in situations where preserving relationships is more important than achieving personal goals.
In the context of a commercially sensitive outsourcing project, adopting an accommodating approach may be suitable to ensure stakeholder cooperation and minimize conflict.
Reference:
"The accommodating conflict management style indicates a low concern for self and a high concern for other, and is often viewed as passive or submissive, in that someone complies with or obliges another."- Social Sci LibreTexts: Conflict Management Styles
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Question 53

Which of the following are elements of a business that can develop a company's competitive advantage?
Select THREE.

Correct Answer: C,D,E
This is one of those questions you have to read carefully- it asks for 'elements of a business'. Cost focus and cost leadership are ways a company can improve their competitive advantage, but they're not elements of a business. The other three options are. Porter created a list of elements of a business that can help a company's competitive advantage- these can be found on p.33-34
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Question 54

Laura is working with suppliers on the design of a component for a new boiler. One of the current suppliers suggested manufacturing the component from plastic they recently developed and patented, rather than commonly used brass. What competitive force is this supplier creating in the market to affect competition?

Correct Answer: B
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
In Porter's Five Forces framework, thethreat of substitutesrefers to the availability of products or services that can perform the same function as the industry's product. The supplier's suggestion to use a newly developed plastic component instead of the traditional brass one introduces a substitute product. This alternative can potentially change the dynamics of the market by offering different benefits, such as cost savings or improved performance, thereby affecting competition.
Reference:
CIPS L4M6 Study Guide
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Question 55

Grey Stone Memorial Hospital is a private medical facility which has an idea for a vaccine to a deadly disease, but does not have the capacity to make the vaccine itself. It is considering partnering with a well-known pharmaceutical company in order to bring the vaccine to market. What is the biggest risk to Grey Stone?

Correct Answer: A
The correct answer is 'Intellectual Property Rights'. Grey Stone will need to share its idea for the vaccine with the pharmaceutical company and this is risky if there is no trust between the parties. See p.134 for more information on Risks of Partnerships.
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