According to Fisher's strategy model, supply chains for custom-built, made-to-order windows should focus on being
A) efficient.
B) responsive.
C) local.
D) global.
B) responsive.
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Advertisements for which of the following product categories would be most effective when used with a flighting pattern?
A) breakfast cereal B) detergents C) beer D) electric bulbs E) refrigerator
When trying to change a problem culture, management should undertake such steps as
A. identifying facets of the present culture that are supportive of good strategy execution and which ones are not and then specifying what new actions, behaviors, and work practices are needed in the new culture to improve performance. B. selecting a team of key employees to lead the culture change effort and design a plan for cultural change. C. drawing up an action plan to change the present culture and then persuading company personnel why this plan of action is good and will be successful. D. conducting an employee survey to determine the organization's cultural norms and what company personnel like and dislike about the current culture. E. employing a consultant with expertise in culture change and following his or her advice on how to proceed.
The learning model proceeds in this sequence: Goal ? assessing reality ? action plan ? feedback on actions ? frequent practice
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Community Hospital in Atlanta entered into a contract to buy delicate lab equipment from D & D Company in Denver. The contract states shipping terms as FOB, Denver. While in transit the equipment was damaged beyond repair by the carrier, Fly-by-Nite Air Lines. The carrier is in weak financial condition and refused to pay for the equipment. In this case:
A) D & D Company must replace the equipment at no cost to the hospital. B) Community Hospital has risk of loss. C) D & D Company and Community Hospital will share the loss equally. D) risk of loss will depend on which party chose Fly-by-Nite as the carrier.