CIPS Team Dynamics and Change - L3M4 Exam Practice Test

Thinking of the cultural web (Johnson and Scholes), which of the following refers to the idea that past events will be recurringly discussed and kept alive by current employees telling newcomers, reinforcing certain aspects of culture?

'operating at its full potential ... working positively ... getting on with their jobs' Which of the Tuckman stages of team development is being described here?

Which of these statements is a correct description of a contract?

One of the appendices to a formal contract should be a 'pricing schedule'. This is because price is the most important item of a contract and it is a requirement for it to be detailed in a pricing schedule. Is this a correct statement?

Which two of the following could not be classified as internal triggers for change? A change of:

Which two of the following actions are most likely to be carried out by the buying organisation?

An expediter would be expected to primarily:

A buyer is procuring innovative new IT systems and has issued a performance specification as part of the invitation to tender. Is this a suitable approach?

In the Kubler-Ross Change Cycle, two of the elements can be combined to form one, which is called
'acceptance'.
Which two elements combine into this notion of 'acceptance'?

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)?

Esther Francis has recently changed jobs from a supply role at Shine Cleaning Services (SCS) to a purchasing role at Southern Commercial Property (SCP). Esther requires industry technical input to develop a cleaning services requirements specification for her new employer. Esther Francis wants to include her former employer SCS in a market engagement exercise to inform the specification. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to deal with the conflict of interest?

People are inherently happy at work.
Workers seek responsibility.
Financial reward at work is welcome, but motivation, job satisfaction and recognition are equally A.

A buyer is using a framework agreement to purchase office furniture. The buyer invites the four suppliers listed on the framework to quote for the furniture; the winning bid is the lowest price. What would best describe this approach?

Which one of the following is unlikely to appear in an organisational procurement manual?