Proc 6000 Week Multiple Choice

(1). Which of the following bullets is not true about the origins of purchasing and supply management:

(a). Prior to the 1960s few purchasing books existed,

(b). Prior to the 1960s purchasing departments rose to equal status with traditional

departments, such as accounting and marketing departments,

(c). Prior to the 1960s few purchasing personnel contributed to organizational success,

(d). During the 1960s and 1970s purchasing was largely clerical.

(2). Which of the following is not a value adding benefit of world-class management of suppliers?

(a). Quality improves,

(b). Time is managed better,

(c). Technology from the suppliers is integrated,

(d). Larger inventories are maintained.

(3). For supply management to have a strategic focus, supply professionals must have an understanding

of all but one of the following issues. Which issue does not fit in the list?

(a). Service operations,

(b). Business environment,

(c). Component and commodity strategies,

(d). Supply base strategy.

(4). Which of the following is not one of the “Five Major Developments” in supply development in

recent years?

(a). Cross-Functional Teams,

(b). Strategic Alliances,

(c). Win-Win Negotiation,

(d). Strategic Sourcing.

(5). E-procurement frees supply managers to focus on value-added activities. Which is not an example

of such a value-added activity?

(a). Early involvement in the development of requirements,

(b). Strategic sourcing,

(c). Inspection of deliveries of requirements,

(d). Supply base management.

(6). Which of the following statements is probably not true about the future of supply management?

(a). Supply management personnel will eventually be replaced by information technology,

(b). Supply management as a function will continue to grow in importance,

(c). Supply management will require an understanding of the entire supply chain,

(d). Suppliers will be...