Question 1

A procedure is ineffective if it specifies too many steps to carry out or presents unnecessary detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are examples of elements that must be part of an environmental management system required by the ISO 14000 certification process except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  create an environmental policy 
B)  set appropriate environmental goals and objectives 
C)  provide evidence of financial stability 
D)  help design and implement a program aimed at achieving environmental goals and objectives 
E)  monitor and measure the effectiveness of general environmental management activities within the firm 
A)  create an environmental policy 
B)  set appropriate environmental goals and objectives 
C)  provide evidence of financial stability 
D)  help design and implement a program aimed at achieving environmental goals and objectives 
E)  monitor and measure the effectiveness of general environmental management activities within the firm

Question 3

Policies defining the role of purchasing often serve as a general or broad policy statement from which more detailed or specific policies evolve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____ refer(s)to standard operating procedures along with any rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Union contracts 
B)  Rules of action 
C)  Government regulations 
D)  Policy 
E)  OSHA rules 
A)  Union contracts 
B)  Rules of action 
C)  Government regulations 
D)  Policy 
E)  OSHA rules

Question 5

Which of the following is not a policy defining the conduct of purchasing personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mileage reimbursement policy. 
B)  Ethics policy. 
C)  Reciprocity policy. 
D)  Policy on contacts and visits to suppliers. 
E)  Policies on former employees representing suppliers. 
A)  Mileage reimbursement policy. 
B)  Ethics policy. 
C)  Reciprocity policy. 
D)  Policy on contacts and visits to suppliers. 
E)  Policies on former employees representing suppliers.

Question 6

For companies that routinely use or produce hazardous materials,the law requires a policy that outlines in detail the legal requirements and conditions for the handling of toxic waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once written,policies do not have to be periodically reviewed for clarity and conformance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are examples of problem factors that confront minority suppliers except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of access to capital 
B)  large firms' efforts to optimize their supply bases 
C)  inability to attract 
D)  preference for bidding on government contracts 
E)  minority suppliers' relatively small size 
A)  lack of access to capital 
B)  large firms' efforts to optimize their supply bases 
C)  inability to attract 
D)  preference for bidding on government contracts 
E)  minority suppliers' relatively small size

A procedure is ineffective if it specifies too many steps to carry out or presents unnecessary detail.

All of the following are examples of elements that must be part of an environmental management system required by the ISO 14000 certification process except ____.

Policies defining the role of purchasing often serve as a general or broad policy statement from which more detailed or specific policies evolve.

____ refer(s)to standard operating procedures along with any rules and regulations.

Which of the following is not a policy defining the conduct of purchasing personnel?

For companies that routinely use or produce hazardous materials,the law requires a policy that outlines in detail the legal requirements and conditions for the handling of toxic waste.

Once written,policies do not have to be periodically reviewed for clarity and conformance.

All of the following are examples of problem factors that confront minority suppliers except ____.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

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

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Exam 3: Purchasing Policy and Procedures

A procedure is ineffective if it specifies too many steps to carry out or presents unnecessary detail.

All of the following are examples of elements that must be part of an environmental management system required by the ISO 14000 certification process except ____.

Policies defining the role of purchasing often serve as a general or broad policy statement from which more detailed or specific policies evolve.

____ refer(s)to standard operating procedures along with any rules and regulations.

Which of the following is not a policy defining the conduct of purchasing personnel?

For companies that routinely use or produce hazardous materials,the law requires a policy that outlines in detail the legal requirements and conditions for the handling of toxic waste.

Once written,policies do not have to be periodically reviewed for clarity and conformance.

All of the following are examples of problem factors that confront minority suppliers except ____.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

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

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