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CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 28
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following can be interpreted as a normal business practice by some cultures but a form of bribery by others?

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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 Mozell at Jan 13, 2025, 04:05 PM

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Dustin
12 days ago
Facilitation payment, huh? Sounds like a fancy term for 'tip' to me. You know what they say, 'When in Rome...'
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Julio
1 months ago
Verbal contracts can also be interpreted differently depending on the culture.
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Peggy
1 months ago
Phishing? That's definitely a no-go, no matter where you are. Steer clear of that one!
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Galen
2 days ago
C) golden handshake
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Lina
6 days ago
B) verbal contracts
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Arlean
8 days ago
A) phishing
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Ruthann
1 months ago
Verbal contracts? Seems risky, especially in a global business environment. Better have it in writing, just to be safe.
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Erick
1 months ago
Golden handshake? Sounds like a fancy way to say 'severance package' to me.
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Luis
1 months ago
Hmm, facilitation payment seems like a tricky one. Depends on the cultural context, I guess.
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Lenny
11 days ago
Yes, it's important to be aware of these differences when conducting business internationally.
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Chuck
12 days ago
It's interesting how cultural norms can impact business practices.
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Marta
15 days ago
But in other cultures, it may be seen as a form of bribery.
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Clemencia
19 days ago
Facilitation payment is considered normal in some cultures.
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Stephane
1 months ago
I agree, but others may view it as a form of bribery.
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Rosendo
2 months ago
I think facilitation payment can be seen as normal in some cultures.
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