An Agile Supply Chain Most Likely ________

question 14

Multiple Choice

An agile supply chain most likely ________.

• A) coordinates the roles of employees across divisions and firms
• B) modifies to meet newly identified customer expectations
• C) responds quickly to changes in volume and specifications
• D) changes to follow major shifts in the environment
• E) gives all parties compatible incentives

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Definitions:

Environmental Considerations

The influence of the external environment on job design; includes employee ability, availability, and social expectations.

External Environment

Consists of all factors outside an organization that can affect its operations and performance, including economic, legal, technological, and social conditions.

Task Significance

The degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people, either in the immediate organization or in the external environment.

Ergonomics

The study and design of equipment and workplaces to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.