When Someone Complains About a Problem, Is It a Good

question 74

Multiple Choice

When someone complains about a problem, is it a good idea to quickly suggest a solution?

• A)Yes, because a quick suggestion shows you think quickly.
• B)Yes, because offering a solution shows that you care about the other person.
• C)No, because the other person needs his/her feelings acknowledged before discussing a solution.
• D)No, because the other person wants action, not words.

Understand different types of flows within supply chain management (SCM), including information, financial, and material flows.

Recognize and explain the bullwhip effect and its impacts on the supply chain.

Identify and describe the components of supply chain management (SCM).

Distinguish between push (make-to-stock) and pull (make-to-order) models in SCM.

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Definitions:

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General Adaptation Syndrome

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