A Second Strategic Objective Shared by Production and Supply Chain

question 39

Multiple Choice

A second strategic objective shared by production and supply chain management is to increase product quality. In this context, quality means

• A) affordability.
• B) flexibility.
• C) reliability.
• D) adaptability.
• E) patentability.

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Definitions:

Maintaining Employees

Strategies and practices aimed at retaining staff and preventing turnover by ensuring job satisfaction and engagement.

Employee Pension Fund

An employee pension fund is a retirement plan funded by contributions from both an employer and its employees, designed to provide financial security for employees in their retirement.

Outside Specialist

An expert brought into an organization to provide insights, advice, or services in a specific field where the existing staff lacks expertise or resources.

HR Department

The department in an organization that is responsible for hiring, training, employee relations, and benefits among other functions related to the workforce.