Some SCM Positions Are Evolving and Taking on More Importance

question 15

True/False

Some SCM positions are evolving and taking on more importance. For example, the chief supply chain officer and other functional leaders are being required to act as strategists more than ever before.

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Definitions:

Vroom

Refers to Victor Vroom's expectancy theory which suggests that individual motivation is influenced by the expected outcomes of their actions.

Locke

Refers to John Locke, an influential 17th-century English philosopher known for his work on political philosophy, epistemology, and education.

Self-Efficacy Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals' belief in their ability to perform a task influences their motivation and performance in that task.

Externally Imposed Goals

Objectives or targets set by outside entities, such as regulators or parent companies, that an organization needs to achieve.