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Two gourmet food companies merge, and the combined entity attains an increase in its market share. The firm is considering an expansion of its product line, but material costs have risen and stock shortages are creating problems which need to be resolved before any expansion takes place. The firm’s supply managers find that no clear definition of responsibilities was outlined during the merger process for several commodity categories. Which of the following did executive management fail to address? 

A firm's human resources (HR) department would like to expand a successful training program butdoes not have funding to do so. The firm's supply manager believes that strategic sourcing of other HR spend categories can reduce costs to provide funding for the training program. Which of the following influencing tactics should the supply manager use FIRST in order to convince HR to employ strategic sourcing? 

Which of the following requires a working knowledge of payback and net present value? 

Jones is a highly motivated leader who exceeds all standards for excellence. However, Jones has also been criticized for micro-managing employees, taking over tasks, giving employees little feedback or direction, and cutting comers during busy periods in order to meet production goals. Jones is MOST likely which of the following types of leaders?

A retail chain is looking to gain a competitive edge in the market. The firm wants to allow visibility throughout the company and enhance supply performance regarding demand forecasting, inventory management, and transportation. In this situation, which of following will be MOST effective?