ISM Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management - LEAD 模擬練習
A supply manager wants to promote interdepartmental interaction, encourage highly-motivated employees, and expand understanding of how supply management's role relates to the larger organization. The manager hopes to improve long-range planning and help internal customers gain an appreciation for supply management's value. Which of the following would MOST likely help to achieve the supply manager's goal?
正解: C
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Two large industrial organizations with global operations merge. Prior to the merger, the two companies had individual buyers at each manufacturing location, and these buyers were very successful. In the newly merged company, a sourcing team is established, with commodity managers reporting to the chief purchasing officer (CPO). Saving money has always been a top priority of the procurement staff, but the CPO is concerned about the new company's culture, as the commodity manager role didn't exist in either of the two companies prior to the merger.
Which of the following should the CPO be MOST concerned with to ensure the success of the new commodity managers?
Which of the following should the CPO be MOST concerned with to ensure the success of the new commodity managers?
正解: B
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A company wants to employ an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in order to coordinate an expanded global supply base for an innovative new product line. The company has never used such technology in the past. Which of the following should be the FIRST step in implementing this project?
正解: C
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A supply chain's stability, as well as its ability to continue business or recover from a major disruption, is BEST predicted by
正解: A
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Smith is a supply manager for UVW, Inc. In late June, a stakeholder asks Smith to issue a request for proposal (RFP) with a due date of August 8. Smith makes an error in the RFP and indicates the deadline as August 15. Smith discovers the error several weeks later and, without consulting the supervisor, contacts the stakeholder to say that some potential suppliers could not meet the August 8 deadline and requested that the deadline be extended to August 15. The stakeholder grudgingly agrees to the extension. Smith's supervisor learns of the attempted cover-up before the original due date. Which of the following is the BEST way for the supervisor to handle this situation?
正解: D
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Jones is a highly motivated leader who exceeds all standards for excellence. However, Jones has also been criticized for micro-managing employees, taking over tasks, giving employees little feedback or direction, and cutting comers during busy periods in order to meet production goals. Jones is MOST likely which of the following types of leaders?
正解: A
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A supply manager for XYZ Inc. unknowingly sources a defective component, triggering a mass recall of the end product. One of XYZ's competitors has a representative appear on a television program, and the representative states that XYZ knowingly used the defective component, thus endangering the end customer. Based on this information, on what grounds can XYZ seek legal action against this competitor?
正解: A
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CDE Corporation prides itself on maintaining high standards of social responsibility and expects its suppliers to adhere to similar standards, especially for safety. CDE identifies potential sources and wants to be sure on-site personnel at these suppliers are trained in CDE's procedures. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for CDE to take to ensure suppliers receive safety training in compliance with its expectations?
正解: D
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A risk management program for a fast food chain finds a high probability of legal action due to possible food poisoning. Accordingly, the firm establishes legal plans to address potential lawsuits. This is a mitigation step for which type of risk?
正解: B
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XYZ Inc. is seeking to expand its certified diverse supply base. XYZ locates a small local supplier who is capable of providing qualified materials. The ownership of the potential supplier is as follows:
20% ownership by a Caucasian female
25% ownership by a Caucasian male who is a veteran of the armed forces
24% ownership by an African-American female
31% ownership by an Caucasian male who is a disabled veteran of the armed forces By incorporating this supplier into XYZ's supply plan, what type of diverse supplier would XYZ be supporting?
20% ownership by a Caucasian female
25% ownership by a Caucasian male who is a veteran of the armed forces
24% ownership by an African-American female
31% ownership by an Caucasian male who is a disabled veteran of the armed forces By incorporating this supplier into XYZ's supply plan, what type of diverse supplier would XYZ be supporting?
正解: A
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A manufacturer of multi-media equipment plans to expand into new product areas requiring materials and components the firm has not previously purchased, as well as greater reliance upon global suppliers. The timeline for the project will be very demanding. The firm's supply manager has experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and believes ERP will be helpful for the new project. The firm has never before invested in such technology and does not have the resources to do so. Given this situation, which of the following actions should the supply manager take?
正解: B
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