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CIPS L4M2 (Defining Business Needs) Certification Exam is recognized globally and is highly regarded by organizations across the world. Successful completion of the exam demonstrates the candidate's proficiency in business analysis and is a testament to their commitment to professional development. Defining Business Needs certification is also a valuable asset for organizations, as it helps them to identify professionals who possess the necessary skills and competencies to effectively define business needs and manage complex projects.

CIPS L4M2 exam is a comprehensive exam that requires candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills across a range of areas. L4M2 exam is divided into two parts: a multiple-choice section and a case study section. The multiple-choice section tests the candidate's knowledge of the key concepts and principles related to defining business needs, while the case study section tests their ability to apply these concepts in a practical setting.

The CIPS L4M2 course comprises of five modules, each covering a specific aspect of the procurement and supply chain management process. The modules are designed to build upon each other, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the procurement and supply chain management process. Upon completion of the course, individuals will have the skills required to effectively manage the procurement process from start to finish, ensuring maximum value for their organization.

 

NEW QUESTION # 48
Which of the following are considered as direct costs in a construction company? Select TWO op-tions

• A. The materials and supplies needed for the company's day-to-day operations.
• B. Raw materials
• C. Clerical assistants who maintain the office
• D. An employee is hired to work on a project, either exclusively or for an assigned number of hours
• E. Advertising and marketing communication

Answer: B,D

Explanation:
Direct costs are directly associated with the production of a good or service. In this question, 'An employee is hired to work on a project, either exclusively or for an assigned number of hours' and 'Raw materials' are directly related to producing the product.
Indirect costs are the general costs of the organisation - these costs cannot easily be attributed to specific products or services (also known as overheads). 'The materials and supplies needed for the company's day-to-day operations' or 'Clerical assistants who maintain the office' or 'Advertising and marketing communication' is example of indirect cost.
Reference:
LO 1, AC 1.2

NEW QUESTION # 49
When should procurement professional tolerate a risk?

• A. When the risk may disrupt the production
• B. When the risk imposes an existential threat
• C. When the risk causes some trivial annoyance
• D. When the risk breaks the relationship with the strategic supplier

Answer: C

Explanation:
Risk control is the process by which an organization reduces the likelihood of a risk event occurring or mitigates the effects that risk should it occur. Our preferred way to determine your risk control strategy is to use the four T's Process:
Transferring Risk can be achieved through the use of various forms of insurance, or the payment to third parties who are prepared to take the risk on behalf of the organization Tolerating Risk is where no action is taken to mitigate or reduce a risk. This may be because the cost of instituting risk reduction or mitigation activity is not cost-effective or the risks of impact are at so low that they are deemed acceptable to the business (such as some trivial annoyance). Even when these risks are tolerated they should be monitored because future changes may make it no longer tolerable.
Treating Risk is a method of controlling risk through actions that reduce the likelihood of the risk occurring or minimize its impact prior to its occurrence. Also, there are contingent measures that can be developed to reduce the impact of an event once it has occurred.
Terminating Risk is the simplest and most often ignored method of dealing with risk. It is the ap-proach that should be most favored where possible and simply involves risk elimination. This can be done by altering an inherently risky process or practice to remove the risk. The same can be used when reviewing practices and processes in all areas of the business.
If an item presents a risk and can be changed or removed without it materially affecting the busi-ness, then removing the risk should be the first option considered; rather than attempting the treat, tolerate or transfer it.
Reference:
LO 3, AC 3.3

NEW QUESTION # 50
British Steel needs to source a set of instruments that will improve quality of steel. Without these instruments British Steel will loss control of the temperature. The bucket may freeze up, or if it is too hot it leaks out of the casting process, damaging the machine. There is limited supply on the market and quality varies greatly. Which of the following will be the most appropriate managing approach to procure these items?

• A. Leverage market competition to drive down cost
• B. Bundle these instruments into larger contract
• C. Form partnership with supplier
• D. Seek continuity of supply

Answer: C

Explanation:
The instrument plays a crucial role in steel manufacturing because it presents in the majority of products, in which case lacking this instrument would have significant impact on the organisation's output (production lines stop or damaging other machine). Otherwise, the risk of supply is high because there is limitation in supply. Therefore, it is considered as a strategic item in term of Kraljic's portfolio matrix. Procurement manager should form partnership with suppliers to maximise the value.
The following graph illustrates Kraljic's portfolio matrix:

Reference:
LO 2, AC 2.1

NEW QUESTION # 51
Interserve is a construction contractor in UK. When receiving a huge and complex project, Inter-serve's procurement manager assesses the risks by quantifying them and recommends other stake-holders to plan mitigating actions. Is the procurement manager's action justified?

• A. Yes, because all the risks should be quantified and eliminated completely before they happen
• B. No, because embedding the risk into pricing will decrease the company's competitiveness
• C. Yes, because procurement manager needs to assess the risks to prioritise and mitigate any potential risks
• D. No, because no risks can be quantified, therefore the procurement manager's action is impossible.

Answer: C

Explanation:
Assessing the risks by quantifying them should be done. Even with qualitative risk assessment, quantifying is still important since risks need to be prioritised.
Risk assessment can be qualitative or quantitative. Perform qualitative and perform quantitative risk analysis are two processes within the project risk management knowledge area, in the planning process group. While qualitative risk analysis should generally be performed on all risks, for all projects, quantitative risk analysis has a more limited use, based on the type of project, the project risks, and the availability of data to use to conduct the quantitative analysis.
Qualitative Risk Analysis
A qualitative risk analysis prioritises the identified project risks using a pre-defined rating scale. Risks will be scored based on their probability or likelihood of occurring and the impact on project objectives should they occur.
Probability/likelihood is commonly ranked on a zero to one scale (for example, .3 equating to a 30% probability of the risk event occurring).
The impact scale is organizationally defined (for example, a one to five scale, with five being the highest impact on project objectives - such as budget, schedule, or quality).
A qualitative risk analysis will also include the appropriate categorization of the risks, either source-based or effect-based.
Quantitative Risk Analysis
A quantitative risk analysis is a further analysis of the highest priority risks during a which a numerical or quantitative rating is assigned in order to develop a probabilistic analysis of the project.
A quantitative analysis:
- Quantifies the possible outcomes for the project and assesses the probability of achieving specific project objectives
- Provides a quantitative approach to making decisions when there is uncertainty
- Creates realistic and achievable cost, schedule or scope targets
In order to conduct a quantitative risk analysis, you will need high-quality data, a well-developed project model, and a prioritized lists of project risks (usually from performing a qualitative risk analysis).
Reference:
LO 3, AC 3.3

NEW QUESTION # 52
Which of the following factors is most likely to be a barrier to new entrant in agriculture?

• A. Reputation within the industry
• B. High margins
• C. Brand recognition
• D. Capital requirement

Answer: D

Explanation:
Barriers to Entry to Agriculture: If stakeholders are going to address the need for new, conserva-tion-minded farmers, they must understand the barriers these farmers encounter when transitioning into the profession. A review of the literature revealed a number of barriers-most of them structural-to entry to agriculture. While each barrier is distinct, they are all interconnected. Though not an exhaustive list, the following barriers are ones that were most frequently mentioned in the literature:
- Access to Affordable Land
- Startup Capital
- Lack of Agricultural Knowledge and Experience
- Lack of Knowledge about Farm Business Planning
- Discrimination
- Student Loans
- Limited Access to Markets
- Affordable Housing and Affordable Healthcare
...
Source: Exploring the Barriers to Entry to Agriculture: Challenges Facing Beginning Farmers in North Carolina - Kelley Robbins-Thompson Reference:
LO 2, AC 2.2

NEW QUESTION # 53
Which of the following can cause overhead variance? Select TWO that apply:

• A. Rising production worker's wage rate per hour
• B. Decreasing packaging costs
• C. Spike in material price
• D. Spike in monthly leasing fee
• E. Decrease in production volume

Answer: D,E

Explanation:
Overhead variances arise when the actual overhead costs incurred differ from the expected amounts. Managers want to understand the reasons for these differences, and so should consider computing one or more of the overhead variances described below. Each of these variances applies to a different aspect of overhead expenditures. It is not necessary to calculate these variances when a manager cannot influence their outcome.
Fixed Overhead Spending Variance
The fixed overhead spending variance is the difference between the actual fixed overhead expense incurred and the budgeted fixed overhead expense. An unfavorable variance means that actual fixed overhead expenses were greater than anticipated. The formula for this variance is:
Actual fixed overhead - Budgeted fixed overhead = Fixed overhead spending variance The amount of expense related to fixed overhead should (as the name implies) be relatively fixed, and so the fixed overhead spending variance should not theoretically vary much from the budget.
Fixed Overhead Volume Variance
The fixed overhead volume variance is the difference between the amount of fixed overhead actually applied to produced goods based on production volume, and the amount that was budgeted to be applied to produced goods. For example, a company budgets for the allocation of $25,000 of fixed overhead costs to produced goods at the rate of $50 per unit produced, with the expectation that 500 units will be produced. However, the actual number of units produced is 600, so a total of $30,000 of fixed overhead costs are allocated. This creates a fixed overhead volume variance of $5,000.
Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance
The variable overhead efficiency variance is the difference between the actual and budgeted hours worked, which are then applied to the standard variable overhead rate per hour. The formula is:
Standard overhead rate x (Actual hours - Standard hours)
= Variable overhead efficiency variance
A favorable variance means that the actual hours worked were less than the budgeted hours, resulting in the application of the standard overhead rate across fewer hours, resulting in less expense being incurred. However, a favorable variance does not necessarily mean that a company has incurred less actual overhead, it simply means that there was an improvement in the allocation base what was used to apply overhead.
Variable Overhead Spending Variance
The variable overhead spending variance is the difference between the actual and budgeted rates of spending on variable overhead. The variance is used to focus attention on those overhead costs that vary from expectations. The formula is:
Actual hours worked x (Actual overhead rate - standard overhead rate)
= Variable overhead spending variance
A favorable variance means that the actual variable overhead expenses incurred per labor hour were less than expected.
In the study guide, CIPS splits overhead variance into volume and expenditure variance. They can be understood as variable and fixed overhead variance respectively.
Reference:
- CIPS study guide page 59
- What are overhead variances? - AccountingTools
LO 1, AC 1.4

NEW QUESTION # 54
A procurement manager consolidates the company expense on printing and office supplies into broader range of spend category. Other senior managers are concerned that it may increase company's spend. Is that concern justified?

• A. Yes, because the consolidation may create a large contract that costs more than placing each purchase order
• B. Yes, because the suppliers can't provide a broader range of products and they will fail to deliver
• C. No, because the consolidation will help the supplier to shorten deliver time.
• D. No, because the broader range of spend category can increase the value of the contract and the buyer may get volume discount

Answer: D

Explanation:
Printing and office supplies are often considered as low risk, low value items. Consolidation low value, low risk items into a broader range will dramatically increases the value of the contract and leverage of buying organisation in the negotiation.
Reference:
LO 1, AC 1.1

NEW QUESTION # 55
Despite of better improvement rates than other types of benchmarking, functional benchmarking still has downsides. Which of the following is most likely to be a disadvantage of functional benchmarking?

• A. Benchmarking can only be undertaken within an industry
• B. Unfair competition
• C. Legal issues regarding intellectual property
• D. Difference of corporate cultures across companies

Answer: D

Explanation:
Functional benchmarking is a comparison to similar or identical practices (e.g., the picking process for assembling customer orders, maintaining inventory controls of spare computer parts, logistics to move operational forces, etc.) within the same or similar functions outside the immediate industry. Functional benchmarking might identify practices that are superior in your functional areas in whatever industry they may exist. Functional benchmarking would be accomplished at the federal level by comparing the IRS collections process against those of American Express. Comparing copper mining techniques to coal mining techniques is an example in the private sector.
Benefits
- Provides industry trend information
- Quantitative comparisons
- Better improvement rate
Challenges
- Diverse corporate cultures
- Great need for specificity
- Not invented here. syndrome
- Common functions can be difficult to find
- Takes more time than internal or percent
- Must be able to visualize how to adapt the best practices
Source: USN Benchmarking Handbook
LO 1, AC 1.3

NEW QUESTION # 56
A consulting firm in London had previously had static budgets. They were set once and locked in for the year. This resulted in departments meeting their budgets early and doing virtually nothing the rest of the accounting period. To address this imbalance, the company tossed out the static budget and developed a new one for each department of the next 18 months. And each month, real sales figures are analyzed against the plan and the budget is adjusted accordingly. Then the company adds another month into the budgeting plan. What type of budget this company is using?

• A. Rolling budget
• B. Zero-based budget
• C. Activity-based budget
• D. Incremental budget

Answer: A

Explanation:
A rolling budget is continually updated to add a new budget period as the most recent budget period is completed. Thus, the rolling budget involves the incremental extension of the existing budget model. By doing so, a business always has a budget that extends one year into the future.
Think of continuous (rolling) budgets as waves rolling ashore on the beach. A new wave comes in each time, replacing the one that was there before. From a financial perspective, the wave is your budget, and the time between waves is longer! These reporting time frames can be monthly, quar-terly, yearly, etc.
An incremental budget is a budget prepared using a previous period's budget or actual performance as a basis with incremental amounts added for the new budget period.
Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a method of budgeting in which all expenses must be justified for each new period. The process of zero-based budgeting starts from a "zero base," and every function within an organization is analyzed for its needs and costs. Budgets are then built around what is needed for the upcoming period, regardless of whether each budget is higher or lower than the previous one.
Activity-based budgeting (ABB) is a system that records, researches, and analyzes activities that lead to costs for a company. Every activity in an organization that incurs a cost is scrutinized for potential ways to create efficiencies. Budgets are then developed based on these results.
Reference:
LO 1, AC 1.4

NEW QUESTION # 57
Apple's CPO is planning a budget for purchasing carbon-free aluminium next year. There are 27.4 tonnes of aluminum in stock, while Apple will need 200 tonnes for production next year and double inventory for production in the following year. How much aluminum will Apple need to purchase in next year?

• A. 282.2 tonnes
• B. 172.6 tonnes
• C. 117.8 tonnes
• D. 227.4 tonnes

Answer: D

Explanation:
The quantity of aluminium Apple needs to buy is calculated as follows:
Quantity needed for production + the inventory needed at the end of the year - inventory at start of the year That formula is quantified as: 200 + 54.8 - 27.4 = 227.4 Reference:
LO 2, AC 2.3

NEW QUESTION # 58
XYZ Ltd is producing an engine which consists of many components. The procurement manager wants to find cost reduction opportunities and minimise part varieties. Which of the following may help her to achieve these objectives?
1. Value analysis
2. Segment analysis
3. Variety reduction
4. Standardisation

• A. 1 and 4 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

Explanation:
Value analysis is often defined as a systematic process for improving the value of a product, service or project. It is typically used in the following ways:
- To determine the value of each component used
- To find cost reduction opportunities by optimising the components used Segment analysis helps procurement and supply to shape and manage the supply markets.
There is no concept known as Variety reduction.
Standardisation is the process which is used to reduce varieties of products or parts.
In this scenario, the company's objective is cost reduction, then value analysis or value engineering is more likely to be applied. Also the company aims at reducing variety, standardisation can be combined with value analysis to produce the best results.
LO 3, AC 3.4

NEW QUESTION # 59
GSC Ltd is a manufacturer of car parts. To accommodate growing demands of electric cars, the company is developing a new component which requires different type of steel. The project team estimates that the component will be ready for production in 1.5 years. Until then, they need to keep the production busy.
After checking the inventory records, the production team sees that the company has 3 months of stock. The lead time for each batch is two months. Which of the following should be a priority ac-tion of the company?

• A. Create new specification to new supplier
• B. Create new specification to current supplier
• C. Make a call-off order to current supplier
• D. Standardise the specification

Answer: C

Explanation:
The scenario is very long with many distracting data. Students need to read carefully and use their experience to solve this problem.
The company is developing a new component which requires different type of material. But this component will not be available for mass production in 1.5 years. This means the company still needs to produce the current components with current materials until the development is finished. They must continue purchase the materials from current supplier through call-off orders. This situation is an example of straight re-buy.
Reference:
LO 1, AC 1.1

NEW QUESTION # 60
Dana is an automobile manufacturer. It has a new electrification strategy that aims at making eco-friendly electric pick-up trucks. To implement this strategy, the procurement department must source new categories of parts that make motors, sensors, solenoids and stators. He starts to analyse the market by identifying specific supply market segments for those parts and finding suppliers who have the best capabilities in those segment. He intends to segment the market based on specific features of the products. Which variable is used by Dana procurement manager to shape and manage supply market?

• A. Product segments
• B. Buyer segments
• C. Channel segments
• D. Geographical segments

Answer: A

Explanation:
In sales and marketing, market segmentation is the process of trying to understand clusters of cus-tomers in terms of their buying behavior and their buying characteristics. There are some traditional segmentation approaches: geography, demography, types of industry and the benefits. Then there are newer segmentation approaches: behavioral, situational, and psychographic.
Procurement professionals can learn market segmentation from sales and marketing. Segmenting the market can help them to shape and manage the supply market effectively. According to Michael Porter, a market can be segment with array of products and buyers.

Source: Porter, Michael E.. Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance (p. 234). Free Press. Kindle Edition.
In the scenario, the products that Dana needs to source is distinct in their features. The best way is to segment the market by product varieties.
Reference:
LO 2, AC 2.1

NEW QUESTION # 61
Which of the following are typical social considerations throughout the contract life cycle? Select the TWO that apply.

• A. Managing waste
• B. Support small local businesses
• C. Health and safety
• D. Using recycled materials
• E. Minimizing use of non-renewable resources

Answer: B,C

Explanation:
The following are typical social criteria in procurement:
* Reducing unemployment
* Preventing the use of child labour
* Preventing discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, disability, sex or sexual orientation
* Encouraging good employment practice
* Reducing local unemployment
* Reducing social exclusion
* Promoting training opportunities for the young or disadvantaged
* Encouraging access to work for people with disabilities
Reference:
LO 3, AC 3.2

NEW QUESTION # 62
Robert is a senior buyer at MMC Construction Ltd. His company is doing multiple development projects in the country, which increases procurement workload significantly. Meanwhile, most of the tasks are handled manually, which causes bottlenecks in the workflows. The procurement team is overwhelmed by the workload and complains from other departments. From previous experience, Robert knows that electronic system may help his procurement team. He writes a business case to submit to the senior management, in which he insists on the possible productivity improvement by adopting e-system in procurement. Is Robert's action reasonable?

• A. No, there's no need to make a business case for new purchase
• B. Yes, his reason may appeal the senior management
• C. Yes, productivity improvement is a mandatory element in every business case
• D. No, adopting e-system may make procurement department jobless

Answer: B

Explanation:
Composing a compelling business case requires the proposer to write in the language of the approvers. Generally, approvers are business executives or important shareholders whose major interest is the profitability of the firm. Business case proposer may embed the following contents:
- Return on investment: according to Investopedia, Return on Investment (ROI) is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of a number of different investments. ROI tries to directly measure the amount of return on a particular investment, relative to the investment's cost. A business case would seem more attractive if the proposal is expected to have high ROI.
- Time to market: Time-to-market (TTM) refers to the time from which a company initially con-ceives a product or service idea to the point when the actual product or service is accessible to buyers in the market (Afonso et al., 2008). The speed at which companies can introduce products into the market is critical for sustaining competitive advantage, and the reduction of product development cycle time has become a strategic objective for many technology-driven firms.
- Customer satisfaction: Keeping existing customer to stay in the business can affect greatly on the profit margin of a firm. A new proposal that finds the way to innovate while keeping the current customers satisfied may gain the interest of senior management.
- Improving productivity: Productivity is the measure of how efficient and effective a firm is. Im-proving the productivity means that with the same or lesser input, better output is generated. In-creasing productivity also improves the profitability of a company.
- Risk management: Any business activity contains inherent risks. For example, for a mining company to be truly responsible, it must keep all of its workers safe, healthy and motivated, meet the expectations of the local community and government for the region in which it is operating, ensure it impacts on the environment positively if at all, as well as achieve the financial objectives set by its investors for both the short and long term. Managing risks well improves the production throughput and maintains customer satisfaction.
In the scenario, Robert is trying to convince the senior management to adopt e-procurement system by insisting on potential productivity improvement. This is the right approach. A business plan should engage and please senior management and directors. An appealing business case tells them how important things to the business (such as productivity, return on investment, customer satisfaction or costs) are affected by the plan.
Reference:
LO 1, AC 1.1

NEW QUESTION # 63
Datong is a defence and law enforcement equipment supplier. They are developing new product but largely concerns about the detailed specifications of components and the capability of supply market. Which of the following approach should Datong adopt in order to optimise the specification and shorten time to market?

• A. Control the budget tightly
• B. Early supplier involvement
• C. Request for quotation from potential suppliers
• D. Invite the supplier to tendering process

Answer: B

Explanation:
To improve production process and reduce supply risk, Datong should collaborate with suppliers early in procurement cycle. Collaborating with suppliers in this way is often referred as Early Supplier Involvement (ESI)
'Request for quotation from potential suppliers': Quotations should only be requested if the buyer know exactly what they need. In this scenario, Datong is not yet sure about the specifications of product's components, request for quotation is not a good idea.
'Mapping out business plan': A business plan, as defined by Entrepreneur, is a "written document describing the nature of the business, the sales and marketing strategy, and the financial back-ground, and containing a projected profit and loss statement." A business plan is not appropriate with improving production process and reducing supply risk.
'Budget controlling': Budget controlling largely concerns with dealing with budget variances. Tighter budget alone cannot lead to improved processes and fewer risks.
LO 3, AC 3.1

NEW QUESTION # 64
Which of the following technology is likely to be an innovation in financial sector?

• A. E-commerce
• B. Robotics
• C. E-auction
• D. Blockchain

Answer: D

Explanation:
Traditional financial systems operate with a centralised database, usually with a single point of authority. Blockchain technology, on the other hand, allows for a distributed database that holds a growing number of records. Instead of existing in one place, the ledger is continually updated and synchronised across multiple computers in a network. Therefore, any participant in the network with the proper authorisation can view the entire ledger - without relying on an intermediary or any one authority.
Another key feature of blockchain technology is a "smart contract," which is a self-executing protocol that enforces a previously agreed arrangement. For example, a smart contract could trigger an automatic refund under certain conditions or the automatic payment of an agreed commission after a sale. These smart contracts can eliminate delays in traditional Finance processes, while increasing transparency and reducing reliance on middlemen to follow through on their commitments. Moreover, like other parts of a blockchain, smart contracts are immutable, so they can enhance accuracy in the financial statements.
LO 2, AC 2.1

NEW QUESTION # 65
To improve the productivity, Plantation Ltd is planning to purchase a tractor, which it has never bought before. The project must be quick to catch up with the next growing season. Leanne, a jun-ior procurement staff at the company, assumes that she could skip market analysis stage to save time. Is this assumption reasonable?

• A. Yes, Leanne just needs to purchase the tractor from her friend's company
• B. Yes, the company has extensive experience in purchasing tractor
• C. No, market analysis will inform the company of the pricing as well as latest technology trends
• D. No, the company assesses supplier's performance solely based on market analysis

Answer: C

Explanation:
Market analysis is a stage in CIPS Procurement and Supply Cycle. This stage informs the purchaser about the number of suppliers, the average pricing, and product trends. Even urgent purchase should undergo market analysis. Without undertaking this stage, the buying organisation may not purchase the right product, or they may purchase at higher price.
Reference:
LO 2, AC 2.1

NEW QUESTION # 66
Ymira is asked to develop the specification for water purifier which will be used at the company headquarter. She believes that the specification can be drafted based on the information available on the Internet, such as blog posts, comparison websites, how-to websites, life hacks, etc. Which of the following traits will make the information more useful?

• A. Promotional information
• B. Written by inexperienced author
• C. Subjectivity
• D. Trustworthy sources
• E. Objectivity

Answer: D,E

Explanation:
Internet is a great source of information, however, information from the Internet needs to be tested for accuracy and reliability. To check the information from the Internet, a buyer can use the criteria with acronym SAMOA:
Source (of the information)
Audience (intended as the recipient of the information)
Methodology (used to collect and analyse the data)
Objectivity (of the information - there should be no bias)
Accuracy
Reference:
LO 3, AC 3.1

NEW QUESTION # 67
A procurement manager includes provision on recovery from natural disaster into a through-life specification. Some suppliers suppose that provision is unnecessary. Is procurement manager's action justified?

• A. No, because this provision will incur unnecessary cost to supplier
• B. Yes, because the regulations require contract to have recovery provision
• C. No, because with current technology, natural disaster can't disrupt supply chain.
• D. Yes, because natural disaster may cause risks in organisation's supply chain

Answer: D

Explanation:
Risks like natural disasters - fire, flood, or weather-related event, and cyber-attacks can disrupt the supply chain seriously. Threats and disruptions mean a loss of revenue and higher costs, which leads to a drop in profitability. And businesses can't rely on insurance alone because it doesn't cover all the costs and the customers who move to the competition. Risks must be identified early and supplier should have a plan that ensures continuous operations during disasters.
There are several steps many companies must follow to develop a solid business continuity plan. They include:
- Business Impact Analysis: Here, the business will identify functions and related resources that are time-sensitive. (More on this below.)
- Recovery: In this portion, the business must identify and implement steps to recover critical business functions.
- Organization: A continuity team must be created. This team will devise a plan to manage the disruption.
- Training: The continuity team must be trained and tested. Members of the team should also complete exercises that go over the plan and strategies.
Reference:
LO 3, AC 3.2

NEW QUESTION # 68
Which of the following specific markets is most likely to have the lowest entry barrier?

• A. Financial
• B. Agriculture
• C. Manufacturing
• D. Retail
• E. Services

Answer: E

Explanation:
Start-up costs are generally low in service industries, and the main requirement is a level of knowledge and skill in that particular service.
LO 2, AC 2.1

NEW QUESTION # 69
Which of the following sources of information are considered as primary data? Select TWO that apply.

• A. Reports in business magazines
• B. Commercial publishers of market reports
• C. The collection of data from surveying customers
• D. The information about specific market sectors from trade associations
• E. RFI

Answer: C,E

Explanation:
The aim of this question is to check students' understanding of different types of data. There are 2 types of data:
- Primary data is the collection of original or raw data which are generated from field research. In this case, only RFI and surveys from customers are considered as primary data.
- On the other hand, secondary data is public information that has been collected by others. It is typically free or inexpensive to obtain and can act as a strong foundation to any research project - provided you know where to find it and how to judge its worth and relevance. Examples of secondary data are government statistics, industry associations, trade publications, published market reports, etc.
Reference:
LO 1, AC 1.2

NEW QUESTION # 70
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