CIPS L4M2 Question Answer
Which of the following might be consequences of over-specification? Select TWO that apply:
Reducing motion waste
Higher cost due to inessential features
Limiting competition in supply market
Lack of essential features
Better contract management
Explanation
Over-specification can cause problems to buying organisation, include the following:
- Higher expense due to unnecessary features embedded into the product
- Stifle competition because higher requirements will lead to fewer suppliers in the market are able to supply
- Harder to evaluate the trade-offs between different features and attributes in the specification
TESTED 12 Nov 2025
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