최신 LEAD 무료덤프 - ISM Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management
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?
정답: B
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A new supply manager with little experience in procure-to-pay (P2P) systems is looking to evaluate software options for the company. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?
정답: D
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A supply manager for a manufacturing firm is part of a cross-functional team focusing on critical parts. A major supplier of these parts has an excellent record for quality, competitive pricing, and a good relationship with the firm. However, this supplier often requires frequent follow-up and expedited shipping, typically at added cost. The team is reluctant to consider other sources, and believes the firm's needs are being met by the current supplier. In response, the supply manager assembles data on the supplier's performance and describes the potential risks of shortages and delays. After further discussion, the team agrees to investigate alternate sources, and eventually identifies two other suppliers offering comparable pricing and quality, with better reputations for timely delivery.
Which of the following BEST describes how the supply manager helped the team produce a successful outcome?
Which of the following BEST describes how the supply manager helped the team produce a successful outcome?
정답: A
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DEF Company acquires MNO, Incorporated. The new firm's chief procurement officer (CPO) is tasked with consolidating duplicate components under one supplier for the lowest total cost. The CPO plans to use the firms' combined cognitive procurement system to complete this task. Which of the following will this system MOST likely yield in order to aid the CPO?
정답: B
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A firm's supply manager issues a new set of procurement policies. Shortly thereafter, the supply manager learns that a former team leader is giving department employees instructions in conflict with updated policies. The former team leader is well-respected, and the department employees are beginning to question whether the supply manager's new policies are correct. Which of the following is the FIRST step the supply manager should take to address this situation?
정답: D
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A supply manager attends a professional association conference and meets with several supply management colleagues working in related industries. The discussion turns to specific suppliers they have in common, including prices and negotiation experiences. Which of the following is the MOST important reason the supply manager should refrain from this discussion?
정답: B
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The chief procurement officer (CPO) for a large municipal government obtains funding for a new e-procurement system. After the system has been operational for a year, the city council's finance committee requests a status report, with emphasis on whether or not the system has realized projected benefits. Future funding for e-procurement depends on whether the council is satisfied with progress. Though the system has yielded many positive results, savings have not yet met expectations. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST approach for the CPO to take to address the council's concerns?
정답: A
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A supervisor in a chemical plant is distressed to find sexually-themed cartoons and photos displayed around employee workstations. However, no complaints have actually been filed by any employees. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supervisor to take?
정답: C
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An organization institutes a program whereby employees visit a local high school to meet with students and introduce them to careers in business. This firm is likely to be one that has a
정답: C
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After analyzing its relationships with other departments, supply management decides to revise its stocking levels and order forecasting in order to streamline processes and reduce costs. Which of the following is the BEST way for the supply management organization to introduce these changes to the departments involved?
정답: D
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