L4M6 Exam Dumps : Supplier Relationships

Explanation

Value for money is not a principle of EU procurement. The four key principles are; transparency, non-discrimination, proportionality and equality of treatment. The principles are basically about ensuring the procurement process is fair. See p.75

Explanation

The correct answer is both the supplier and the buyer- joint decision making is a key aspect of partnership relationships. A project steering committee decides on priorities, suggests improvements, conducts audits etc. See p.152

Political factors in STEEPLED analysis relate to:

Government policy

Political stability

State intervention in markets

CIPS identifies grants and subsidies and civil unrest or war as political influences that can significantly impact supply chains.

Consumerism is a social factor, and wage rates are economic factors.

L4M6 Reference:

Learning Outcome 1: Understand external influences on procurement

Topic: STEEPLED / PESTLE analysis

CIPS L4M6 Study Guide – Political and macro-environmental factors