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Multi-sourcing allows organisations to diversify their supply base, providing flexibility, and reducing risk by having multiple suppliers. It is an effective strategy to prevent over-dependence on a single source and allows for competition among suppliers, promoting quality and ethical standards in the supply chain.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'yes- the public sector should advertise as a call for competition'. They do this in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Public Sector has to be transparent abouteverything and treat all suppliers equally. So they can't just approach the ones they like.

In the study guide it says OIEU and this is a typo. It's OJEU.

What is The OJEU in 2 minutes or less (trackerintelligence.com)

Explanation

The correct answer is current assets and current liabilities. There are many Questions about financial ratios on the exam.

If you're unsure on them I suggest doing further reading outside of the study guide as this will help. I like this youtube video (I'm not associated with the makers of this video but think it's a great way to explain liquidity) Liquidity ratios (youtube.com)

You can be asked to work out liquidity in the exam. If you are asked this, the numbers will be very simple to the point you may be able to do the sums in your head. There is also a calculator on the test app you can use.

Explanation

energy, agriculture, metals, livestock are the four trading categories on the stock exchange. Some-times there's a 5th category added which is 'environmental credits'. This is a fairly new thing and you don't need to know anything about this for this exam.

Question no commodities will mainly centre around characteristics of commodities and factors that affect pricing.

Commodities are discussed much more in detail in L5M4. At level 4 you just need a basic overview.