CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 1

Which of the following can be interpreted as a normal business practice by some cultures but a form of bribery by others?

Aphishing

Bverbal contracts

Cgolden handshake

Dfacilitation payment

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Suggested Answer: D

This is a facilitation payment. It's when a sum of money is given for 'helping to facilitate' a contract. E.g. a procurement manager may accept a facilitation payment from a supplier for selecting him to be a new supplier for a big contract.

In the UK this is definitely considered a bribe. It's also against the CIPS Code of Conflict

by Stefania at Sep 07, 2024, 09:00 AM

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Jodi

3 months ago

D) facilitation payment - Classic case of 'one man's bribery is another man's tip.' I wonder if there's a Yelp for that kind of thing.

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Cruz

3 months ago

D) facilitation payment - Ah, the old 'grease the wheels' technique. Depends on whether you're in the driver's seat or just trying not to get run over, I guess.

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Lili

2 months ago

D) facilitation payment - It's all about perspective and cultural norms when it comes to interpreting this practice.

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Mozell

2 months ago

C) golden handshake - Some cultures see this as a way to show appreciation, while others may view it as a form of bribery.

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Stephane

2 months ago

A) phishing - That's definitely not a normal business practice, it's illegal!

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Adelle

3 months ago

B) verbal contracts - Where I'm from, a handshake is as good as a signature. But I bet that wouldn't fly in some corporate boardrooms.

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Quentin

2 months ago

D) facilitation payment - That sounds like it could be seen as bribery in some places.

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Tish

2 months ago

C) golden handshake - I've heard of this being common in certain countries.

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Vernice

2 months ago

B) verbal contracts - I agree, in some cultures it's seen as a strong commitment.

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Wilda

3 months ago

A) phishing - That's definitely not a normal business practice anywhere.

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Kenneth

3 months ago

Yes, it can be seen as bribery in some countries, but in others it's just how business is done.

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Larue

3 months ago

D) facilitation payment - I've heard that in some places, this is just how you get things done, but in others, it's totally taboo. Gotta know the local customs, y'know?

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