See the answer in explanation. Explanation: When an organization want to purchase an asset, it considers the depreciation and deterioration in the whole life of the asset and how it will be manage. Depreciation is the reduction in value of a tangible and a fixed asset over time. The purpose of calculating the depreciation of the asset is to give the organization a fair and current view of what the asset is worth at a particular time. Depreciation is a way of converting the cost of an asset into an expense over a period of time. Depreciation is a permanent feature listed against an asset throughout its life time and it based on wear and tear, reduction in performance and reduction in value. Deterioration is the process of something becoming lower in quality or performance. The longer the asset can last without deteriorating the better value the asset represents.
Question 12
Describe what should be considered when creating damages terms in a contract.
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Damages are 'sum of money that the supplier pays if it fails to carry out its contractual obligation. When creating terms for damages in the contract, it should be considered that Damages are categorized into two types (liquidated and un-liquidated). And which or if both are applicable to the contract in hand. Liquidate Damages are fixed amount of money agreed between the parties that is payable if a contract is breached. For example, knowing that supplier not being able to install a device properly in a power transformer may destroy the device and going ahead to include a fee in the contract if the device was destroyed. Un-liquidated damages are unfixed amount of money. It is used when the amount of money that will compensate the injured party cannot be known in advance. A court decides the amount when the damages occur. For example, knowing that supplier not being able to install a device properly in a power transformer may destroy the device, other appliances and equipment unknown, cause the buyer delay in the process and reputational damage as in customer dissatisfaction. Yet, unquantifiable as both parties are unable to fix a fee in advance on the damages and leaving it to the court to decide the damage if it may occur. * Refer to the question column for response
Question 13
Research the ethical standard or accreditation of an industry with which you are familiar.
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If a supplier is accredited or is a member of an association that promotes good ethical conduct, a statement to this effect is likely to be featured on its company documentation. This could be in a form of letters after the organization name or the authorized use of logo. Accreditation information should be verified by procurement professionals either asking organiza-tion for certification to prove membership or accreditation or checking on a professional register. Below are associated bodies that form some industries. 1. ISO 14001 - for quality management 2. CIPS - for procurement and Supply 3. Red Tractor - NGO Registered in the UK, promoting human right 4. Amnesty International - human right 5. Carbon Trust - For Carbon neutral status. * Refer to the question column for response
Question 14
What matrix helps to define how to manage stakeholders?
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Stakeholders are individuals or organizations who are directly affected by a decision for example, community, shareholders, employees, suppliers, distributors, customers etc. stakeholders can be internal (employers, staffs), connected (such as suppliers, shareholders, financers and customers) external (Government, pressure groups, and community). The matrix that helps define how to manage stakeholders is mendelow's stakeholders manage-ment matrix. This matrix is based on the theory that the level of management stakeholders require depends on the level of their power and interest within the project or organization The matrix groups stakeholders in to four quadrants according to their power and interest and ad-vice how to manage them. 1) Low power - Low interest (minimum effort) 2) Low power - High interest (keep inform) 3) High power - Low interest (keep satisfied) 4) High power - high interest (manage closely) * Refer to the question column for response
Question 15
Describe five types of contract terms that a procurement professional should create with a supplier when forming an agreement.
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Terms are the right and duties agreed which are then documented in a contract. Five types of con-tract terms that a procurement professional should create with a supplier when forming an agree-ment includes; Price term is when the buying organization wants to protect its budged and spending, it include price terms in the contract, for the buyer to buy goods or services in response to a need they some-time enshrine a bespoke specification in the contract. Payment Term is to specify when and how the buyer will pay the supplier. The buyer may include a payment term in the contract. Warrantee is when the buyer requires a promise from the supplier that the product or service will meet the specified need in the contract. Time is of the essence term is included in the contract to detail when a product or service should be delivered and explains the potential losses of business if time is not observed. * Refer to the question column for response