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Qualification:
Unit:
Exam series:
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organisation; the structure and environment within which procurement and supply chain management
operates; (8) Appropriate illustrations of structural options to the way answers were written.
Examples of poorer content/poorer approaches in answers: (1) Candidates applying the command word
wrongly (2) Lack of sufficient depth to each of the factors described as a result of putting in too many and
ones which were quite frankly remote considerations as opposed to the more recognised ones as studied
within this Unit; (3) Short responses.
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Learning Outcome(s) covered by the question in both parts were : 3.2 & 4.2
Command words: in this question in the command word was Examine in Part (a) which is to examine a topic
and make judgements in this case how an organisations supply chain can become more effective through the
utilisation of new technology and in the case of Part (b) the command word was Discuss here we were
looking for candidates to fully explain the factors that management might consider in developing a plan to
implement the strategy discussed in Part (a).
Examples of good content/good approaches to Part (a) answers: (1) Candidates chose to illustrate their
points made with an example either from their organisation or that of another organisation named, this
added greatly to the understanding they demonstrated in this question (2) Candidates used the command
word correctly; (3) Reinforced within their answers how technology can change or modify the supply chain
and procurement practices for the better; (3) Introducing answers with a generic aspect of information as a
strategic resource; (4) Discussing around as appropriate application of different types of information systems
such as databases; management information systems; ERP and EDI, intranets and mobile communications.
Examples of good content/good approaches to Part (b) answers: (1) How aspects for developing a plan for
implementing the chosen strategy would include aspects of rational versus emergent models of planning or
intended and realised strategy; (2) Risk Analysis would have been appropriate to discuss as well as risk
avoidance measures including but not limited to capital investment risks; market surveys; vendor analysis;
reliability; ethical issues (stakeholder discussions) and security risks; (3) Planning might also include amongst
other appropriate aspects: project budget; staff training; disruption costs; contingency planning etc.,
Examples of poorer content/poorer approaches in answers in relation to both parts of this question: (1)
Lack of depth & scope; (2) Command word ignored; (3) Over-reliance on theory with little application giving
of a credible example in support was lacking in the poor responses; (4) Cursory responses; (5) Poor exam
technique including poor layout and structure to the answer and non use of introductions and conclusions.
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