LEAD

LEAD practice questions, page 2 of 7, with answer review and explanations.

Question 6

Why is the storage and disposal of hazardous waste an area of concern for supply management?

  1. Regulated activities present risk, and supply management helps to mitigate risk through its various activities.
  2. Supply management is frequently the first line of defense for the legal department within organizations.
  3. Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) professionals rely on supply chain professionals to address routine matters in this area.
  4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles require supply chain professionals to think “green.”

Question 7

As part of a transition to a more strategic supply management organization, a supply manager conducts job redesign for several key positions. The goal is to add tasks that give the employee greater control and responsibility. Which of the following BEST describes these proposed changes?

  1. Delegation of leadership
  2. Job enrichment
  3. Functional rotation
  4. Job enlargement

Question 8

When reporting results to senior management, it is MOST important to indicate how supply management activities

  1. improve over time
  2. reflect trends in the marketplace
  3. facilitate corporate goals
  4. change from year-to-year

Question 9

Rogue buying is BEST defined as which of the following?

  1. Supply management purchasing inexpensive but defective items
  2. Supply management purchasing items without a contract
  3. Internal customers negotiating contracts on their own
  4. Suppliers using materials that are procured illegally

Question 10

UVW Company’s supply management department creates a transformation plan. Roles are designed, and 25 team members are hired to implement the plan. Most of the members are new to the company. Engagement surveys indicate that the team members are satisfied with their roles. To ensure the continued success of the transformation plan, which of the following should supply management do NEXT?

  1. Create a succession plan to identify growth for candidates during the leadership transition
  2. Create a career pathway plan to ensure the team knows roles outside of the organization
  3. Create a career rotation plan to ensure that team members do not stagnate in their roles
  4. Create a retention plan to ensure that the team members stay with the organization