CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 4

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Which THREE of the following suggest an integrative approach to organisational purchasing according to Reck and Long?

APurchasingmanagers are involved instrategy development.

BCompetitive strategies rely on the effectiveness of organisational purchasing.

CSuppliers are viewed as vital partners.

DSupply is obtained at the best price once requested by departments.

ETimely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.

FEfficiency is at least equal to other organisational operations such as payroll and invoicing.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

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Veronica

6 months ago

This exam is making me hungry... I could really go for an 'integrative' sandwich right about now.

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Tandra

5 months ago

E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.

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Audra

5 months ago

C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.

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Paris

5 months ago

A) Purchasing managers are involved in strategy development.

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Tony

6 months ago

I believe B, C, and F are the integrative approaches.

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Blythe

6 months ago

E is a good one too - having timely information across the organization is crucial for an integrative approach.

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Carissa

6 months ago

I agree with Harrison. Suppliers as vital partners is key.

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Jamal

6 months ago

Haha, 'obtaining supply at the best price once requested' - that's like the opposite of integrative! Gotta keep those purchasing folks involved from the start.

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Harrison

6 months ago

I think A, C, and E suggest an integrative approach.

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Mindy

6 months ago

I agree, those three make the most sense. D and F are more about execution than integration.

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Lai

5 months ago

E) Timely information about product prices and availability can be obtained through organisational systems.

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Skye

5 months ago

C) Suppliers are viewed as vital partners.

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Arthur

5 months ago

A) Purchasing managers are involved in strategy development.

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Verlene

6 months ago

A, B, and C seem like the most relevant options here. Integrating purchasing with overall strategy and viewing suppliers as partners are key parts of an integrative approach.

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