CIPS Level 3 Module 1 Questions With Correct Answers.What does STEEPLED stand for? (External factors - macro environment) Answer- Sociological, technological, economic, environmental, political, legal, ethical, demographic How many employees does a micro business have? Answer- Less than 10 How many employees does a small business have? Answer- Less than 50 How many employees does a medium business have? Answer- 250 or fewer What are the support activities of porters value chain model? Answer- Firm infrastructure, human resource management, technology development and procurement What are the primary activities of porters value chain model? Answer- Logistics, operations, marketing and sales and after sales service What is a BRD? Answer- Business requirements definition - it answers the "what to buy" question and is based on the needs analysis from operations What does RAQSCI stand for? (a model for identifying business requirements) Answer- Regulatory, assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation What are the two types of field research? Answer- Quantitative research (statistical information) and qualitative research (peoples opinions) What are the 4 categories of the Kraljic matrix? Answer- Critical, strategic, tactical and leverage What is a situation target proposal (STP)? Answer- It is a statement that describes the current situation, paints the vision of the target and lists the elements to be used to get to the target What are SMART objectives? Answer- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely What is force majeure? Answer- Force majeure is a powerful and unexpected event, such as hurricane or other disaster, which prevent a contract from being fulfilled What is commissioning? Answer- It is the process of deciding what to spend money on in the public sector
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