The Organizational Structure (Centralized,decentralized,or Hybrid)of the Supply Function

question 14

Multiple Choice

The organizational structure (centralized,decentralized,or hybrid) of the supply function:

• A)influences supply processes,internal cross-functional relationships,and procedures and systems.
• B)influences procedures and systems,but not supply processes or internal cross-functional relationships.
• C)influences internal cross-functional relationships and procedures and systems,but not supply processes.
• D)influences supply processes,but not internal cross-functional relationships or procedures and systems.
• E)has little influence on supply processes,internal cross-functional relationships,or procedures and systems.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort or conflict due to holding contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values at the same time.

Social Judgment

The process by which individuals evaluate and form opinions about other people and social situations.

Rejection-Then-Retreat

A persuasion technique where a larger request is made knowing it will be rejected in order to increase the likelihood that a smaller subsequent request will be accepted.

Consensus/Social Proof

A psychological phenomenon where people assume the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior in a given situation.