Report by Cranfield University to the Department for Transport in England

question 46

Multiple Choice

report by Cranfield University to the Department for Transport in England recognized outsourcing as one of the key factors driving increased levels of ____________. The idea of ______________ should underlie all of the previously discussed cost categories.

• A) insurance / insurance management
• B) losses / loss prevention
• C) shrinkage / shrinkage prevention
• D) supply chain losses / preventing losses
• E) supply chain risk / risk management

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Definitions:

Always The Boss

A colloquial term possibly referring to an individual who maintains authority or control in various situations consistently.

Emotional Withdrawal

The process of distancing oneself emotionally from others or from a situation, often as a coping mechanism for stress or discomfort.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way individuals within an organization interact with each other and with stakeholders.

Political Behavior

Actions taken within an organization to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain one's preferred outcomes in a situation where there is uncertainty or disagreement.