Which One of the Following Statements About the Relation Between

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the relation between financial and supply chain performance measures is TRUE?

• A) Longer delivery times require higher levels of working capital.
• B) Shorter new product development time decreases revenue.
• C) Higher inventory turns call for higher working capital requirement.
• D) Lower aggregate inventory value means higher current assets.

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Definitions:

Strategic Failure

The inability of an organization to achieve its strategic objectives due to flawed planning, execution, or external factors.

The Reactor

A strategy used by organizations that only respond to environmental changes or pressures rather than anticipating them or actively seeking to influence them.

The Prospector

A type of strategic business model focused on innovation, exploring new markets, and seeking out new opportunities, often characterized by flexibility and a willingness to take risks.

Defender Strategy

a business strategy focused on maintaining current markets and customers, often by focusing on product improvement and maintaining a stable growth rate.