QUESTION: 25

`A person may exert power on the basis of their formal authority or status' Which of the French and Raven sources of power is being described here?

Reward
Referent
Legitimate
Expert

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The Chief Executive has power because they are in the post of the Chief Executive. The Head of Procurement has power because they carry that job title. They may also have other sources of power such as expert power, or charisma, but the correct re- sponse to the QUESTION NO : is 'legitimate'.
'Coercive' and 'informational' can also be sources of power not shown in the question.

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QUESTION: 26

Which one of the following is very commonly seen as being the primary role of the procurement function (especially by those outside the procurement function)?

And yet on many occasions, it should not be the primary focus.
Cost reduction
Sourcing new materials for products under development
Developing deep relationships with long-term suppliers of key goods and services
Participating in international procurement conferences and developing staff

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Cost reduction is often seen as being not only the primary role, but sometimes the only role, of the procurement function.
The other answer options give an indication of what activities can sometimes be more significant.

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QUESTION: 27

Which one is not part of Lewin's Force Field Analysis model (overcoming resistance to change)?

Change
Unchange
Refreeze
Unfreeze

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The answer to this QUESTION NO : is 'unchange' which is simply made up. Unfreeze, change, refreeze is the basic Lewin model - the other possible answers to the question.
Easier said than done.

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QUESTION: 28

Which of the following is a benefit from compliance with procurement processes and procedures? Select all that apply.

Reducing error
Minimising the likelihood of damage to the organisation's reputation
Avoiding unnecessary costs
Reducing the opportunity for fraud / crime

Answer(s): A,B,C,D

Explanation:

All of these options apply.

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