ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS OCTOBER 2024
DUE DATE: 25 OCTOBER
SUBMIT ON: [Link] by 10am
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do this assignment in groups of 10.
2. Marks will be deducted for late submission and for exceeding number of
individuals per group.
3. Use the subheading approach.
4. Font, Times New Roman
5. Font size, 12
6. Justify Margins
7. Line spacing, 1.5
*USE THE ATTACHED COVER PAGE, DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING EXCEPT ADDING
YOUR NAMES.
1. Examine unethical practises that influence the performance of the procurement
function.
2. Discuss any factors to consider when deciding whether to insource or outsource.
3. Examine some of the different criteria that an organisation may use to assess
potential suppliers.
4. a) Differentiate Conformance specifications and performance specifications. b)
Explain the importance of specifications in procurement.
5. What is the difference between Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Cost of
Acquisition (TCA).
6. Using an organisation of your own choice, discuss in detail the step by step supplier
selection and evaluation process.
7. Explain the role of any 3 key stakeholders and their contributions in producing
specification.
8. Explain the merits of supplier relationship management as a cost reduction measure
in modern business situation.
9. Explain in detail why it is critical for Procurement practitioners to uphold ethics and
values of the discipline.
10. Discuss benefits that Procurement provides to the success of an organisation.
11. Explain how effective procurement management skills could contribute to successful
project outcomes in our country.
12. Supplier selection, a critical driver towards achieving value for money in
Zimbabwe’s public institutions. Discuss.
13. Write short notes on the following metrics that are used to measure procurement
performance. a. Right quality b. Right price c. Right quantity d. Right e.
Right time
14. a) Outline the difference between Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Cost of
Acquisition (TCA)
b) Compare and contrast reactive and proactive purchasing
c) Distinguish between performance specification and conformance specification.
15. Discuss how ethics can be a strategic lever towards the realisation of procurement
objectives in the twenty-first century.
16. Explain the significance of upholding ethics and values of the discipline for a
procurement specialist.
17. Discuss the 4 main types of relationships that might exist between suppliers and
buying organisations.
18. As a supply chain specialist, advise a multinational organisation by providing 5
reasons on the best procurement structure to adopt for efficiency.
19. Considering the prevailing business environment in the country, explain any 5
factors that can hinder the implementation of global sourcing.
20. Examine any 5 ethical behaviours expected of a procurement professional.
21. Explain the role of procurement in achieving organisational objectives.
22. Discuss the importance of planning in the procurement function.
23. Explain any 3 approaches that a procurement specialist could take to obtain reliable
information about suppliers’ financial positions.
CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND BUSINESS SCIENCES
PROGRAMME: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
LECTURER: MRS CHIMUKA
MODULE: PRINCIPLES OF PROCUREMENT
LEVEL: 1.1
ASSIGNMENT: 1
SURNAME FIRST NAME REG NUMBER
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