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Innovation is a key consideration when entering into a partnership. Is this statement true?
The correct answer is 'Yes- joint innovation projects are often a strong motivation for entering into a partnership'. The other options are simply not true statements. A lot of the questions on the 'Partnerships' chapters of the book are common-sense questions like this. It involves reading the Question: and using
logic, rather that relying on your knowledge of procurement. If you found this Question: easy -- that's a good sign for the exam.
One of the fist stages of designing a Partnership is to come up with joint KPIs. These should be:
The correct answer is Measurable, achievable and time-bound. This is from SMART KPIs on p. 151. Smart stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound. In the exam they come up in different orders so be careful.
Francisco has entered a partnership with Pedro, who is a key supplier, and wants to ensure that the partnership achieves all of Francisco's goals. As well as qualitative and quantitative KPIs, what other measures could Francisco take to ensure the partnership is a success?
The correct answer is 'Conduct regular audits'. This is explained on p.153. You wouldn't do an appraisal on a supplier in a partnership relationship as both parties are equal. Threatening a partner isn't good for the relationship and a damages clause would be used in a contractual relationship rather than a partnership.
A company has just hired a new cleaning firm to clean their offices. The specification for the clean was detailed in an appendix in the contract and included a list of pre-approved products that the cleaning firm should use. The cleaners that were sent to site had not read the contract and therefore did not use the appropriate products. What is the reason for the failure of this?
This is an example of poor-communication. The information was not passed from the person who signed the contract to the staff on site who were to do the cleaning. See p.158 on communication issues.
A 'synergy' within a partnership can lead to what?
The correct answer is 'greater creativity'. A synergy is the concept that the value and performance of two companies combined will be greater than the sum of the separate individual parts. P.160
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