ISM Exam CPSM1 Topic 1 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's CPSM1 exam

Question #: 94
Topic #: 1

A managerial and organizational approach used to integrate the supply managementfunctions in an organization is referred to as:

APurchasing management

BProcurement management

CMaterials management

DProduction management

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Suggested Answer: C

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Latonia

6 months ago

Hey, where's the 'all of the above' option? That's usually the safest bet in these kinds of questions.

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Mattie

5 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. It's all about integrating supply management functions.

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Desirae

5 months ago

I think the answer is B) Procurement management.

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Buck

6 months ago

I believe the correct answer is B) Procurement management because it involves sourcing and acquiring goods and services efficiently.

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Chan

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Materials management could also be a possible answer.

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Carin

6 months ago

I agree with Quentin, procurement management makes sense for integrating supply management functions.

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Rosendo

6 months ago

I'm going with C) Materials management. It's the most comprehensive term that covers all the supply chain functions.

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Lawanda

5 months ago

D) Production management is important too, but I think C) Materials management is the best choice.

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Viva

5 months ago

I agree with you, C) Materials management seems to encompass all the supply chain functions.

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Shawana

5 months ago

I think B) Procurement management is more focused on the purchasing process.

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Quentin

6 months ago

I think the answer is B) Procurement management.

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Cordelia

6 months ago

I believe it's B) Procurement management because it involves strategic planning and supplier relationship management.

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Nada

6 months ago

B) Procurement management, easy peasy. Although I do wonder if they're trying to trick us with all these similar-sounding options.

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Dorian

5 months ago

D) Production management

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Izetta

5 months ago

C) Materials management

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Oretha

6 months ago

B) Procurement management

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Weldon

6 months ago

A) Purchasing management

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Stevie

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm going to go with D) Production management. Gotta think outside the box, you know?

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Bobbie

6 months ago

Interesting choice, but I'm sticking with A) Purchasing management.

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Lemuel

6 months ago

I think it's B) Procurement management.

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Brock

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Purchasing management could also be a valid option.

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Carrol

7 months ago

I agree with Sabra, procurement management makes sense for integrating supply management functions.

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Sabra

7 months ago

I think the answer is B) Procurement management.

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Joni

7 months ago

Definitely C) Materials management. That's the textbook answer for this kind of question.

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Micah

7 months ago

I think it's B) Procurement management. That's the term I've heard used to describe this kind of integrated approach.

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Lasandra

6 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's A) Purchasing management, that's the one that deals with acquiring goods and services.

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Thad

6 months ago

I think it's C) Materials management, that's the one that focuses on integrating the supply functions.

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Glendora

6 months ago

I agree, B) Procurement management is the correct term for that approach.

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