quality control
e.
shipping
ANSWER:
e
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
42. Which of the following is not one of the four enablers of purchasing and supply chain management?
a.
Sufficient cash flow and large on-hand cash deposits.
b.
Capable human resources.
c.
Proper organizational design.
d.
Real-time collaborative technology capabilities.
e.
Right measures and measurement systems.
ANSWER:
a
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
4
43. Recent research indicates that all of the following are top knowledge areas for purchasers except _____.
a.
supplier relationship management
b.
total cost analysis
c.
supplier analysis
d.
consumer behavior
e.
competitive market analysis
ANSWER:
d
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
4
44. _____ refers to the process of assessing and selecting the structure and formal system of communication, division of labor, coordination, control, authority, and responsibility required to achieve organizational goals and objectives, including supply chain objectives.
a.
Supply chain orientation
b.
Human resource management
c.
Demand planning
d.
Organizational design
e.
Extended value chain
ANSWER:
d
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
4
45. _____ seeks to improve forecast accuracy, optimize production scheduling, reduce working capital costs, shorten cycle times, cut transportation costs, and improve customer service; while _____ helps obtain materials and manage physical flows from suppliers through downstream distribution to ensure that customers receive the right products at the right location, time, and cost.
a.
RFID….GPS
b.
Execution software….planning software
c.
Customer service….inbound transportation
d.
The process approach….cost management
e.
Planning software….execution software
ANSWER:
e
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
4
46. All of the following are roadblocks between measurement and improved performance except _____.
a.
up-to-date information technology
b.
too many metrics
c.
debate over the correct metrics
d.
constantly changing metrics
e.
old data
ANSWER:
a
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
4