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L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

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L4M4 is the CIPS exam Ethical and Responsible Sourcing. Paid practice material for this exam is not available yet, but you can try its free sample questions.

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L4M4
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CIPS
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Question 1

In which circumstances would a procurement manager effectively use competitive tendering for the award of contracts?

  1. Option A:

    When the value of the procurement is high and special tooling is a major factor


  2. Option B:

    When the requirement is needed urgently and price is not the most important factor


  3. Option C:

    When the suppliers have technical expertise, and the value of the procurement is relatively high


  4. Option D:

    When the specification is likely to be continuously reviewed as the contract progresses

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Correct answer: C

Competitive tendering is ideal for high-value contracts where technical expertise is essential. This method supports responsible sourcing by ensuring quality and aligning the supplier’s capabilities with the buyer’s needs, as required in more complex procurement scenarios.

Question 2

According to the CIPS code of conduct, which laws should a procurement professional adhere to?

  1. Option A:

    all laws within the country they work in


  2. Option B:

    all international procurement legislation


  3. Option C:

    all laws published by international organisations such as ILO


  4. Option D:

    all laws within countries they have business and contracts in

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Correct answer: D

The CIPS Code of Conduct says to adhere to all laws of countries in which I practice. So if you're in the UK and procure stuff from China, you need to abide by both UK and Chinese laws, not just UK laws.

There's no international procurement laws- these are all different for different countries.

ILO doesn't publish laws.

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