Question 1

A team may pressure an individual to support or conform to a lower production norm than the individual's personal norm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Because the links between operations and supply management have been so close,it is not unusual for supply management to report directly to operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Goal setting is not a critical cross-functional team requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A long-term contract does not provide an incentive for a supplier to invest in new plants and equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Being an effective team leader means satisfying a demand set of essential operating responsibilities and requirements while still promoting the creativity,leadership ability,and cohesiveness of team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are not considered relationship management skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability to conduct detailed price and cost analyses 
B)  Ability to act ethically. 
C)  Ability to listen effectively. 
D)  Ability to communicate. 
E)  Ability to use creative problem-solving. 
A)  Ability to conduct detailed price and cost analyses 
B)  Ability to act ethically. 
C)  Ability to listen effectively. 
D)  Ability to communicate. 
E)  Ability to use creative problem-solving.

Question 7

All of the following are characteristics that define a collaborative buyer-supplier relationship except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  one or a limited number of suppliers for each purchased item or family of items 
B)  a win-win approach to reward sharing 
C)  open exchange of information 
D)  a credible commitment to work together during difficult times 
E)  buyer unilaterally resolving disputes 
A)  one or a limited number of suppliers for each purchased item or family of items 
B)  a win-win approach to reward sharing 
C)  open exchange of information 
D)  a credible commitment to work together during difficult times 
E)  buyer unilaterally resolving disputes

Question 8

If positive work is never recognized or reinforced through rewards,the positive effort will likely be extinguished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The effectiveness of the sourcing team leader is one of the strongest predictors of team success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In collaboration,the relationship is bilateral; both parties have the power to shape its nature and future direction over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In forward-thinking enterprises,supply management seldom plays a key role in the development of new products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ is defined as the process by which two or more parties adopt a high level of purposeful cooperation to maintain a trading relationship over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply base management 
B)  Collaboration 
C)  KPI 
D)  Supply integration 
E)  SRM 
A)  Supply base management 
B)  Collaboration 
C)  KPI 
D)  Supply integration 
E)  SRM

Question 13

External relationship management begins with internal relationship management,internal alignment is key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Perhaps the most important and challenging linkages exist between supply management and marketing/sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____ occurs when a team does not complete its task in the best or most efficient manner or members are not motivated to employ their resources to create a successful outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  Groupthink 
B)  KPI 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Process loss 
E)  Synergy 
A)  Groupthink 
B)  KPI 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Process loss 
E)  Synergy

Question 16

The need for confidentiality regarding financial,product,and process information is the most frequently cited reason for not developing closer supplier relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Although outsourcing products through low cost country sourcing environments or contract manufacturers is very different from North American buyer-seller situations,they can and should be treated the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cross-functional sourcing teams are a less-than-ideal way to promote cross-organizational cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a requirement of being an effective team member?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understands the team's task. 
B)  Has time to commit to the team. 
C)  Has the right political connections. 
D)  Has the ability to work with others in a group. 
E)  Can assume an organizational rather than strict functional perspective. 
A)  Understands the team's task. 
B)  Has time to commit to the team. 
C)  Has the right political connections. 
D)  Has the ability to work with others in a group. 
E)  Can assume an organizational rather than strict functional perspective.

Question 20

Membership on a team can have negative effects on individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A team may pressure an individual to support or conform to a lower production norm than the individual's personal norm.

Because the links between operations and supply management have been so close,it is not unusual for supply management to report directly to operations.

Goal setting is not a critical cross-functional team requirement.

A long-term contract does not provide an incentive for a supplier to invest in new plants and equipment.

Being an effective team leader means satisfying a demand set of essential operating responsibilities and requirements while still promoting the creativity,leadership ability,and cohesiveness of team members.

Which of the following are not considered relationship management skills?

All of the following are characteristics that define a collaborative buyer-supplier relationship except ____.

If positive work is never recognized or reinforced through rewards,the positive effort will likely be extinguished.

The effectiveness of the sourcing team leader is one of the strongest predictors of team success.

In collaboration,the relationship is bilateral; both parties have the power to shape its nature and future direction over time.

In forward-thinking enterprises,supply management seldom plays a key role in the development of new products and services.

____ is defined as the process by which two or more parties adopt a high level of purposeful cooperation to maintain a trading relationship over time.

External relationship management begins with internal relationship management,internal alignment is key.

Perhaps the most important and challenging linkages exist between supply management and marketing/sales.

____ occurs when a team does not complete its task in the best or most efficient manner or members are not motivated to employ their resources to create a successful outcome.

The need for confidentiality regarding financial,product,and process information is the most frequently cited reason for not developing closer supplier relationships.

Although outsourcing products through low cost country sourcing environments or contract manufacturers is very different from North American buyer-seller situations,they can and should be treated the same.

Cross-functional sourcing teams are a less-than-ideal way to promote cross-organizational cooperation.

Which of the following is not a requirement of being an effective team member?

Membership on a team can have negative effects on individuals.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Supply Management and Commodity Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters

Exam 4: Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

A team may pressure an individual to support or conform to a lower production norm than the individual's personal norm.

Because the links between operations and supply management have been so close,it is not unusual for supply management to report directly to operations.

Goal setting is not a critical cross-functional team requirement.

A long-term contract does not provide an incentive for a supplier to invest in new plants and equipment.

Being an effective team leader means satisfying a demand set of essential operating responsibilities and requirements while still promoting the creativity,leadership ability,and cohesiveness of team members.

Which of the following are not considered relationship management skills?

All of the following are characteristics that define a collaborative buyer-supplier relationship except ____.

If positive work is never recognized or reinforced through rewards,the positive effort will likely be extinguished.

The effectiveness of the sourcing team leader is one of the strongest predictors of team success.

In collaboration,the relationship is bilateral; both parties have the power to shape its nature and future direction over time.

In forward-thinking enterprises,supply management seldom plays a key role in the development of new products and services.

____ is defined as the process by which two or more parties adopt a high level of purposeful cooperation to maintain a trading relationship over time.

External relationship management begins with internal relationship management,internal alignment is key.

Perhaps the most important and challenging linkages exist between supply management and marketing/sales.

____ occurs when a team does not complete its task in the best or most efficient manner or members are not motivated to employ their resources to create a successful outcome.

The need for confidentiality regarding financial,product,and process information is the most frequently cited reason for not developing closer supplier relationships.

Although outsourcing products through low cost country sourcing environments or contract manufacturers is very different from North American buyer-seller situations,they can and should be treated the same.

Cross-functional sourcing teams are a less-than-ideal way to promote cross-organizational cooperation.

Which of the following is not a requirement of being an effective team member?

Membership on a team can have negative effects on individuals.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Supply Management and Commodity Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters