QUESTION 1
(25 MARKS)
1.1 When designing a world-class SRM program for an organisation, there several key
factors to consider. Using an organisation of your choice as an example, exaplain any
{5) five of them. Give practical examples.
{20 marks)
1.2 Discusswhether and how the SRM concept is embraced in the Namibian Public
Procurement Act No. of 2015?
{5 marks)
QUESTION 2
(25 MARKS)
2.1 One of the key objectives of purchasing and procurement is to support
organisational goals and objectives. By using an organisation of your choice, evaluate
effective purchasing strategies needed for purchasing and procurement to support
organisational needs. Use examples.
{20 marks)
2.2 Briefly discuss E-reverse auctioning and give a practical example. {5 marks)
QUESTION 3
(10 MARKS)
Efficient procurement is essential in our organisations, it enable the organisation to
deliver its strategic aims and meet its day-to-day operations efficiently, however, to
attain this, policies and procedures must be designed and implemented. Describe
any five characteristics of an effective policy
QUESTION 4
(10 MARKS)
4.1 Define SRM
{2 marks)
4.2 As an expert procurement personnel, how would you advise an organisation that
does not see any value in SRM?
{8 marks)
QUESTION 5
(15 MARKS)
Although organisations are aware and convinced of the SRM benefits, many still
encounter difficulties developing, implementing, and operating partnerships. Assess
the common challenges of implementing SRM.
QUESTION 6
(15 MARKS)
Organisations with little or no international experience often face obstacles
whenever they enter the global market. Discuss challenges and obstacles faced by
organisations operating globally.
Total Marks: 100
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