Which of the Following Is not a Concern of Suppliers

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships?

• A) Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer.
• B) Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them.
• C) Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants.
• D) Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive.
• E) All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns.

Grasp the theory of cognitive dissonance and its implications for attitude change.

Understand the psychological dynamics of obedience to authority.

Analyze the factors influencing conformity within groups.

Identify the mechanisms and effectiveness of different persuasion techniques.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The process of using goods and services to fulfill needs or desires, typically referring to the end-use of products by individuals or households.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often on assembly lines, enabling economies of scale.

Operations Management

This sector of management deals with formulating and managing the processes involved in producing and innovating business operations for the production of goods or services.

Just-In-Time Performance

is an inventory strategy companies use to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.