CIPS Exam L3M4 Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

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According to CIPS, procurement and supply management for CIPS members is a(n) (choose best fit):

AAcademic subject

BSkill

CHarmless activity

DProfession

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Suggested Answer: D

CIPS regards procurement as a profession, and encourages members to describe it in that way.

Procurement should be regarded as a profession in the same way that lawyers and accountants are regarded as professionals.

by Ivette at Jul 16, 2024, 08:25 AM

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Nicolette

7 months ago

I think it's more of an academic subject.

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Nana

7 months ago

I believe it's both a skill and a profession.

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Keshia

7 months ago

Profession, for sure. And if you don't believe me, just ask the people who keep the toilet paper flowing during a global pandemic. Now that's a superpower!

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Tommy

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about 'harmless activity'. Have you seen the chaos that can ensue when the supply chain breaks down? It's anything but harmless!

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Lashawnda

6 months ago

I agree, procurement and supply management is definitely a profession.

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Rolf

6 months ago

D) Profession

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Marisha

6 months ago

I see your point, but I still think it's an academic subject because you can study it in school.

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Charlena

6 months ago

I think it's more of a skill, you need to have the right expertise to handle it effectively.

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Alyssa

6 months ago

I agree, procurement and supply management is definitely a profession.

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Linn

7 months ago

B) Skill

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Caren

7 months ago

A) Academic subject

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Ashlee

7 months ago

D) Profession

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Frederica

7 months ago

B) Skill

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Vilma

7 months ago

A) Academic subject

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Ira

7 months ago

I agree with Justa, it requires specialized skills.

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Adelina

7 months ago

I agree, procurement and supply management is a skill that requires specialized knowledge and expertise. It's not something you can just pick up on a whim.

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