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CIPS Exam L4M5 Topic 10 Question 77 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M5 exam
Question #: 77
Topic #: 10
[All L4M5 Questions]

Lina Rawlins is a senior buyer working for a medical equipment company. Lina is in charge of the company's largest supplier account, Great Barrington Gas (GBG), a medical equipment supplier. Recently GBG's performance has declined, which has led to an increasing number of rejected items. Lina is aware of the seriousness of this, given the nature of the item, and has asked GBG to attend an urgent meeting. In the meeting, Lina asked the GBG representative ''Can you tell me exactly what you are doing to ensure quality?'' What type of question is Lina asking?

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Listening is a hugely important skill in the world of work. It's a key part of effective communication [...].

Regarding active listening, there is a model called 'The SIER Hierarchy of Active Listening'. It details four key stages required for effective listening. As with all models associated with active listening, its purpose is to help the listener be a better, more effective listener who really hears what is being said, connects with the individual with whom they are communicating and builds effective relationships.

The model is a hierarchical model meaning that each stage builds on the stage before it. While the model is sometimes used for training in the sales arena, it is helpful in all walks of life. The stages of the model are: Sensing (including hearing and watching body language), Interpreting, Evaluating and Responding.


- CIPS study guide page 171-173

- The SIER Hierarchy of Active Listening: Become a Better Listener

LO 3, AC 3.3

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Paulina
1 months ago
I bet the GBG rep is wishing they could just say, 'We're doing the opposite of ensuring quality. Want to see our reject pile?'
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Rebecka
1 months ago
Definitely a probing question. Lina is digging deep to uncover the details and get the GBG rep to really think about their quality control processes. No beating around the bush here!
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Luke
1 months ago
Hmm, I'd say it's a hypothetical question. Lina is asking the GBG rep to speculate on what they're doing, rather than just stating the facts.
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Laquanda
9 days ago
C) Hypothetical
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Kiera
10 days ago
B) Leading
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Lili
13 days ago
A) Reflective
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Jennie
2 months ago
I think this is a leading question. Lina is subtly steering the GBG representative towards a specific answer or course of action.
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Stephaine
3 days ago
Definitely a leading question, Lina is trying to get the representative to focus on a specific aspect.
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Lawana
4 days ago
Yes, it does seem like she is trying to guide the GBG representative towards a certain response.
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Dudley
8 days ago
It definitely feels like she is trying to get the GBG representative to focus on a particular aspect of their quality control.
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Odette
9 days ago
Yes, I agree. Lina seems to be trying to guide the conversation in a certain direction.
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Brent
10 days ago
I think this is a leading question. Lina is subtly steering the GBG representative towards a specific answer or course of action.
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Matilda
11 days ago
D) Probing
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Hershel
12 days ago
C) Hypothetical
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Miesha
14 days ago
I agree, Lina's question seems like a leading one.
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Meghann
15 days ago
B) Leading
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Lorrine
16 days ago
D) Probing
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Reiko
17 days ago
C) Hypothetical
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Lura
25 days ago
B) Leading
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Yolande
26 days ago
A) Reflective
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Reed
1 months ago
A) Reflective
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Galen
3 months ago
It's important for Lina to ask probing questions to address the declining performance of GBG.
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Kristel
3 months ago
I think Lina wants to know the specific actions GBG is taking to improve quality.
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Kaycee
3 months ago
That's a probing question, for sure. Lina is trying to get to the root of the quality issues and see what GBG is doing to address them. Very direct and focused.
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Ivette
2 months ago
Lina Rawlins: Can you provide more details on the specific measures you have taken?
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Rupert
2 months ago
GBG Representative: We have implemented new quality control measures to address the issues.
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Raylene
3 months ago
Lina is asking a probing question to GBG.
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