Procurement in Relief Ops Part 1

Procurement in Relief Ops Part 1

By KAMARULZAMAN ISHAK

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best illustrates how to achieve competitive procurement?

• Researching the fair market price for regularly purchased supplies on a regular basis

• Posting information on your website about the vendors with whom you have contracts

• Reviewing your policies and procedures on an annual basis

• Establishing a system for soliciting confidential feedback on your practices

​Principle 5: Compliance with existing laws

​Principle 7: Contract local suppliers

Multiple Choice

Establishing a "whistle blowing" mechanism for reporting suspected or actual wrongdoing is best represented by which procurement principle?

• Compliance with laws

• Confidentiality and Transparency

• Fraud Prevention

• Responsible Contractors

Multiple Choice

Choosing to rent tents from a supplier located in a town near your warehouse is best represented by which procurement principle?

• Best value

• Environmental sustainability

• Compliance with laws

• Support the local economy

Multiple Choice

From the list of five qualified suppliers, Naomi selects one whose owner is the son of a high-ranking country cabinet member. She does this to possibly gain advantage for her private business. What corruption warning sign is indicated by this scenario?

• Corrupt environment

• Influential suppliers

• Donor or Management directed procurement

• Protective behavior

• Staff lifestyle and behavior

Multiple Choice

Which internal control may have prevented Naomi's potentially fraudulent behavior?

• Segregation of duties

• Checks and balances

• Physical verification

• Standardized documentation

Multiple Choice

There are circumstances where it is acceptable to receive gifts from potential bidders.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An organization should stop doing business with any supplier who has been identified as engaing in potentia or actual fraud.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which step in the purchasing process involves publicly announcing requests for proposals and those submitting subsequent bids/proposals?

• Step 1: Develop a Plan of Goods and Services to Procure

• Step 2: Check compliance with donor requirements

• Step 3: Select procurement procedure

• Step 4: Prepare procurement documents and identfity potential suppliers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a rationale for effective procurement planning?

• Determine the exact size of your warehouse

• Establishes procedures for identifying fraud

• Reduces delays in program implementation

• Identifies suppliers who have been accused of fraud

Multiple Choice

A request for bids (RFB) is used when the exact requirement or specification of an item is known.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which type of negotiation is warranted when a preferred bidder's quote is exceedingly high?

• Contract terms

• Price reasonableness

• Profit

• Technical requirements

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