DPI Guiding Principles And GRC Practice Question
An organization is integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into its IT sourcing strategy. Leadership wants to ensure that supplier selection doesn't just check boxes, but genuinely contributes to sustainability outcomes. Which combination of guiding principles should drive this GRC initiative?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Focus on value AND Think and work holistically
Focus on value ensures the ESG criteria align with true stakeholder outcomes, while Think and work holistically ensures supply chain and environmental impacts are considered end-to-end.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Start where you are AND Progress iteratively with feedback
Why it's wrong here
These are helpful for deployment pacing but do not capture the core strategic intent of ESG alignment.
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Focus on value AND Think and work holistically
Why this is correct
Focus on value ensures the ESG criteria matter to stakeholders, and holistic thinking ensures supply chain impacts are viewed end-to-end.
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Keep it simple and practical AND Optimize and automate
Why it's wrong here
While practical, this combination misses the broader strategic value and holistic supply chain nature of ESG.
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Collaborate and promote visibility AND Keep it simple and practical
Why it's wrong here
Collaborating with suppliers is useful, but the strategic drive requires value and holistic impact.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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