Several complaints and investigations have been common in public procurement where citizens highlight the high taxes yet poor service delivery. This has affected the procurement profession’s images and reduced on public confidence in governments. Q.2. Discuss FOUR ways in which unethical practices have negatively impacted on procurement and its stakeholders.

The primary purpose of service-level agreements is to:   Question 7 options:   Ensure stability of the currency exchange rate   Fix the prices for the goods you import from overseas   Express an intent to delegate some services to a foreign-owned firm   Ensure some quality standards while contracting some activities at third parties

Q.9. Which of the following is NOT an element of marketing mix?(a) distribution(b) product(c) pricing(d) target market.

Question Four (4) You have been appointed as a member of the Evaluation Committee at your organisation. The Committee is made up of five members drawn from different departments from within the company. The Chief Executive of your company is new and wants you as the procurement expert to educate him on what goes on in an evaluation. Discuss the stages of evaluation for a goods procurement highlighting some common criteria at each stage.                                                 Explain your understanding of the term “Declaration of Interest” in evaluations and its implication.