Free Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply Practice Questions

The UN Global Compact is based on ten principles derived from UN declarations. According to the L5M5 study guide (p.249), the areas covered are: human rights (A), labour standards, environment (B), and anti-corruption (C). "Racism" (D) is not listed specifically; instead, the Compact addresses non-discrimination as part of labour rights. "Minimum wage" (E) is not a universal standard in the Compact, though labour standards cover fair conditions of work. Procurement professionals should align supply strategies with these principles to support global sustainability and ethical practice.

???? Reference: Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5) Study Guide, p.249

The MNE Declaration, also called the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises, sets out guidelines for multinational organisations to operate ethically and sustainably. The L5M5 study guide (p.267) explains that the Declaration prioritises formal economies (regulated, tax-paying, legitimate business environments) and host country labour, ensuring that local workers are not exploited. Informal economies and immigrant labour are recognised but not prioritised in the same way. The declaration is tripartite because it involves three groups: governments, employers, and workers’ organisations. Procurement professionals working internationally must be aware of these principles when engaging multinational supply chains.

???? Reference: Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5) Study Guide, p.267

While LCCS can reduce costs, it also presents risks. The L5M5 study guide (p.72) identifies disadvantages such as inventory risks (C) from longer lead times, different laws and regulations (D) creating compliance challenges, and currency fluctuations (E) impacting costs unpredictably. Low infrastructure costs (A) and scalability of production (B) are advantages, not disadvantages. Procurement professionals must weigh cost savings against these risks and implement mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing and currency hedging.

???? Reference: Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5) Study Guide, p.72