L3M1 Exam Dumps - CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations Questions and Answers

Explanation

Equilibrium price as demand and supply are perfectly balanced.

Equivalium is a made-up word. When I was studying for my MCIPS back in the 1980's it was a re-quirement to undertake a research study. My research was into the monopolistic supply of valium and librium to the UK's National Health Service by a Swiss company called Hofmann la Roche. That research endeared me neither to branded drugs, nor, possibly unfairly, to multinationals.

The likely choice of answers for people who don't know the correct answer is probably between 'equilibrium' and 'clearing'. Clearing would be a logical choice, but it's not the one your assessor re-quires.

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Biodiversity is significantly under threat, with many species being lost almost daily on Earth.

The other answers given in response to this QUESTION NO:, whilst they can be seen as being broadly relat-ed do not fit the bill precisely.

The BBC's one-hour documentary (2020) 'Extinction - The Facts' explains in all-too-chilling detail the meaning of biodiversity, and is recommended viewing for all.

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Agriculture and tourism are normally associated with high levels of seasonal employment, and hence to some extent, unemployment.

Construction also often has an element of seasonality. For example, there is a saying in Alaska: 'there are two seasons - winter and construction', although in some less extreme climates construc-tion carries on year-round.

In most situations, we normally expect police employment levels to be relatively consistent through-out the year.

Explanation

In the not-for-profit sector, funding often comes from external sources or donors. The beneficiaries of the services are often beneficiaries of services because they don't have funds eg the homeless, the poor, the sick, etc

Thus in this sector, the 'paymaster' is often separated from the recipient of services provided, which has implications for the management of such organisations.

Which is the priority? The one providing funding; or the one receiving the services?

Explanation

The answer is uncertainty avoidance. Even if you have never heard of Hofstede, you can select the correct answer based on the explanation given in the QUESTION NO:.

Although the word 'culture' does not appear in the syllabus, much of Learning Outcome 3.0 can be seen as referring to culture. Some understanding of culture, both organisational culture and national culture is essential to human interactions in the procurement and supply environment. Check out Geert Hofstede's website to learn more about his work.

Explanation

A monopoly is a single supplier (or for some authorities where one supplier has control of the market eg 75% market share); a monopsony is a single buyer.

Perfect competition involves many suppliers and many buyers.

The clue here is the 'small number' of suppliers.

Explanation

Increasingly practised, albeit often quietly, protectionism seeks to protect domestic industries, re-ducing access to markets for foreign companies. The aim is normally to protect domestic worker's jobs, often with an eye on domestic politics. Industries recently (late 2020) mentioned in this subject area include agriculture, airlines, defence, shipbuilding, steel, etc - not just in UK or Europe, but worldwide.

The World Trade Organisation seeks to reduce protectionism - an activity supported by many econ-omists, as globalism is believed by many to increase global wealth overall.

However, this is not clear cut, and there are a variety of views.

Interventionism is not relevant to this QUESTION NO:, and preventionism is a made-up word.

Explanation

This should be straightforward.

If unclear, check your notes / textbook.

Explanation

The vertical axis (the y-axis) of the product life cycle diagram could correctly show all three, and might commonly show losses and / or investment in the early stage(s).

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Both wind power and hydro-electric can be used many times over - they are renewable - wind, riv-ers, tides return each day, more or less.

On the other hand, coal, oil as well as wood, turf and gas are non-renewable - that is, there are lim-ited stocks and they will run out.

Many economies are now switching to use of renewables to generate electricity, heat, etc