 |
PSS811S - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022 |
|
|
1 Page 1 |
▲back to top |
nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT HONOURS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08LSCH
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: PSS811S
COURSE NAME: PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIER
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
SESSION: JUNE 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Mr. TANGI NEPOLO
MODERATOR: Ms. ELISETHEOPHELUS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF_ 4_ PAGES (Including this front page)
1
|
|
2 Page 2 |
▲back to top |
|
|
3 Page 3 |
▲back to top |
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE [S MARKS)
Write the letter next to the correct answer.
lxS=S Marks
1.1 Which of the below does not form part of the internal public procurement institutional
structure?
a) Procurement Committee
b) Bid evaluation committee
c) Review Panel
d) Accounting Officer
e) All of the above
1.2 The Namibian Public Procurement Act No. 15 of 2015 serves the following purposes:
a) To provide for procurement methods
b) To regulate the government procurement of goods, works, and services, the letting
or hiring of anything or the acquisition or granting of rights for or on behalf of, and
the disposal of assets of, public entities
c) To establish the Procurement Policy Unit and the Central Procurement Board of
Namibia and provide for their powers and functions
d) All of the above
e) (b) and (c)
1.3 One of the objectives of the Namibian Public Procurement act no 15 of 2015 is to promote
integrity, accountability, transparency, competitive supply, effectiveness, efficiency, fair-dealing,
responsiveness, informed decision-making, consistency, legality, and integration in the
procurement of assets, works and services. In simple terms, it means to:
a) Harmonise procurement policies, systems and practices & Harmonise procurement
policies, systems and practices
b) Monitor compliance by public entities
c) Build procurement capacity in Namibia
d) (a) and (b)
e) Alloftheabove
1.4 In a contract for purchase/sale of goods, which of the below is legally required to be reflected
a) Supplier details
b) Delivery address
c) Banking Details
d) Quantity and price
e) All of the above
1.5 What is the benefit of collaborative relationship to the buyer?
a) The buyer focuses attention on improving the relationship with key supplier
b) The supplier develops a high level of trust and confidence in the buyer.
c) The supplier should develop a high level of trust and confidence in the buyer.
d) (a) and (b)
e) Alloftheabove
SubTotal: 5 Marks
2
|
|
4 Page 4 |
▲back to top |
|
|
5 Page 5 |
▲back to top |
QUESTION 2
(2x5=10 MARKS)
Fill in the missing words
2.1 _____
is the term used to describe the automation through web-enabled tools of
many elements of the procurement process
2.2 _____
the process of seeking information, proposals, and quotations from
suppliers. While this process can be verbal, quality and consistency is enhanced if the process
is formalized as a written or electronic document.
2.3 ______
is a mechanism for obtaining the lowest price for the supply of a product or
service. In an on-line reverse auction, suppliers can reduce their bids to win the business.
Using web technology, suppliers connect to the procurement system to bid anonymously
against each other.
2.4 _____
is the use of internet to make decisions and form strategies regarding how
and where services or products are obtained.
2.S____
is an internet-based process whereby the entire bidding process; from
marketing, submission, to receiving the bid-related information is done electronically.
2.6 ___
a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works
and utilities to achieve value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits
not only to the organisation but also to society and the economy, while minimizing its carbon
footprint.
2.7 ____
is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective
environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can
follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements. EMS uses a
continual improvement approach in achieving and demonstrating sound environmental
performance.
2.8 _____
is the process of categorizing suppliers based on a defined set of criteria in
order to identify key strategic suppliers with which to engage in SRM.
2.9 ____
is a process of formal communication, either face- to -face or electronically,
where two or more people come together to seek mutual agreement about an issue or issues.
2.10 _____
refers to a general plan of action for achieving the firm's goals and objective.
Sub-total: 10 Marks
3
|
|
6 Page 6 |
▲back to top |
|
|
7 Page 7 |
▲back to top |
QUESTION 3
(15 MARKS)
3.1 There are two commonly known approaches to SRM. Describe them and give one advantage or
disadvantage for each.
(6 marks)
3.2 Discussany two potential challenges in implementing SRM.
3.3 Name 5 styles of negotiation.
(4 marks)
(5 marks)
Sub Total: 15 Marks
QUESTION 4
(15 MARKS)
Procurement professionals must conduct the firm practices in the most appropriate ethical way.
Failing to adhere to ethical practices can result in illegal and immoral practices. Assess five generic
codes of ethics for procurement practitioners.
QUESTION 5
(15 MARKS)
In all procurements, there are groups of standard procedures that are always defined. Name and
evaluate any five (5).
QUESTION 6
(25 MARKS)
Procurement teams, functions, departments, and or entities conduct regular market research on their
suppliers; in the same way, you do research before buying a house. Several tools can be used to
analyse the supply environment. Using PESTELas a market analysis tool, analyse and discuss potential
challenges faced by a supply environment of a product or service of your choice.
QUESTION 7
Explain any (5) five causes of poor contract management and their consequences.
(15 MARKS)
END OF QUESTION PAPER
Total Marks:100
4
|
|
8 Page 8 |
▲back to top |
CJ:)
==5
c:::,
I
=Lt"')
I
&s.i:~=
== ....!!!
1:9
c-,.J
C'-1
c::>
e--.i
Utei.C:==I
8:
"f:l"