BUAD 331 Final Exam A+ Graded

Why might a company consider expanding its supply chain internationally? - Correct Answer All of the above (To obtain access to lower-cost suppliers To take advantage of a skilled labor base in another country To support international expansion of sales To fend off competition from an international competitor) What is the biggest cause of difficulties in working with another culture? - Correct Answer Different ways of making decisions and approaching business Which supply chain strategy is most popular with companies today? - Correct Answer Regional strategy that groups countries into clusters What is the most common way that countries agree to increase trade? - Correct Answer Through negotiating bilateral or multilateral FTAs When was the World Trade Organization founded? - Correct Answer 1995 The legal system used in the United States is based on: - Correct Answer common law. Supply chain management has a widely accepted definition that does not vary substantially between countries. - Correct Answer False Which framework is most useful for companies wanting to build an initial assessment of the general operating environment in a country? - Correct Answer EPIC What events can result in a supply chain disruption? - Correct Answer All of the above (Natural disasters like floods Supplier bankruptcy Plant fire at a supplier) Which of the following was NOT discussed as examples of disruption impacts? - Correct Answer Management stress and turnover A strike has just occurred at a key supplier. Which phase is the firm most likely dealing with? - Correct Answer Pre-Due date phase When determining the potential for the likelihood of a particular event, a manager may rely on: - Correct Answer Both B and C (historical information relative to past frequencies. subjective assessments based on knowledge.) What would be the best approach to use if a manager wants to assess risk across key locations across the globe? - Correct Answer Spatial risk assessment