When the Operations and Supply Chain Areas Are Not Linked

question 24

Multiple Choice

When the operations and supply chain areas are not linked with the overall business strategy, but instead follow industry practices, the firm is in this stage of alignment.

• A)internally neutral
• B)externally neutral
• C)internally supportive
• D)externally supportive

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Definitions:

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where both either increase or decrease together.

Portfolio

A conglomerate of monetary investments incorporating shares, debentures, material goods, cash on hand, and assets akin to cash, inclusive of mutual funds and ETFs.

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all numbers by the count of numbers.

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually financial, in expectation of generating an income or profit.