CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 28
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 Mozell at Jan 13, 2025, 04:05 PM

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Peggy

3 days ago

Phishing? That's definitely a no-go, no matter where you are. Steer clear of that one!

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Ruthann

5 days 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

6 days ago

Golden handshake? Sounds like a fancy way to say 'severance package' to me.

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Luis

7 days ago

Hmm, facilitation payment seems like a tricky one. Depends on the cultural context, I guess.

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Stephane

13 days ago

I agree, but others may view it as a form of bribery.

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Rosendo

14 days ago

I think facilitation payment can be seen as normal in some cultures.

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