An automotive company has hired Tom as the procurement manager.

Vendor: CIPS
Product: L4M6
Update on: Jul 30, 2025
Questions: 226

CIPS L4M6 Question Answer

An automotive company has hired Tom as the procurement manager. Tom is to manage a team of two people who have worked in the department for a number of years. Conflict exists between the two members of staff due to an overlap of responsibilities. Which of the following processes would be most appropriate for Tom to use to reduce this conflict?

Tom could avoid mentioning the conflict and hope that it is resolved without action

Tom could hire an additional member of staff to take on some of the duties

Tom could restructure the team so both members do not have to work together

Tom could arrange a meeting and set performance targets for each member