A Change from a Decentralized Supply Structure to a Centralized

question 5

Multiple Choice

A change from a decentralized supply structure to a centralized one:

• A)is solely the decision of the existing chief supply officer.
• B)is easily done as long as the CEO mandates the change.
• C)typically requires experience and skills not present in the existing structure.
• D)requires a consensus among existing supply management professionals.
• E)seldom requires new information technology.

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Definitions:

Stable

Characterized by consistency, reliability, and resistance to change or fluctuation in conditions or state.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person influences their feelings and thoughts about that person's character or properties.

Rating Scales

A method for assessing attitudes, feelings, behaviors, or performance by assigning values or ratings according to a predetermined scale.

Subjectivity

Subjectivity refers to how someone's judgment is shaped by personal opinions and feelings instead of outside influences, making it inherently individual and biased.