The authors suggest that the term "supply chain" may be too limited because it takes a "make-and-sell" view of the business. They believe the term ________ is more appropriate because it suggests a "sense-and-respond" view of
A) "upstream chain"
B) "downstream chain"
C) "market chain"
D) "production chain"
E) "demand chain"
E
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Three key aspects of networks shape power: tie strength, tie content, and network ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Major restaurant chain Chipotle has eliminated the use of genetically modified ingredients (GMOs); whole foods has committed to labeling any products containing GMOs by 2018, and Walmart is expanding its range of organic foods that are also free of GMOs. These are all examples of reactions to which force for change?
A. management changes B. customers demographic characteristics C. social and political pressures D. technological advancements
Clear Window Cleaners Clear Window Cleaners purchased new cleaning equipment at the beginning of 2011. The equipment has a cost of $53,000, an estimated life of 5 years, and an estimated residual value of $3,000. A full year's depreciation expense is to be recorded in 2011. The equipment was used 20,000 hours during 2011 and 24,000 hours during 2012. The number of expected hours over five years
is 125,000. Refer to the information provided for Clear Window Cleaners. By what amount would double-declining-balance depreciation exceed straight-line depreciation over the 5-year life of the equipment? A) The salvage value of $3,000. B) Cost less total depreciation. C) Cost plus total depreciation. D) Total depreciation expenses under double-declining-balance and straight-line depreciation are equal.
What are the reasons for sourcing globally, and what options are available to a firm that wishes to engage in global sourcing?
What will be an ideal response?