CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 6 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 1
Topic #: 6

When developing a supplier partnership, a buyer can take either a strategic or reactive approach. What would be a reason for a reactive approach?

AYou discover that the supplier has a high profit margin

BThe buyer wishes to create a new product and requires input from a supplier

CSudden changes in the marketplace

DIt will allow for consolidation in the supply chain

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163

by Tawna at Jun 26, 2022, 10:03 PM

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