[44] QUESTION ONE Read the following article abstract, and answer the questions that follow: .. : The Study of Supply Chain Management Strategy and Practices on Supply Chain Performance Abstract The purpose of this research is to explore the relationship between supply chain management strategy and chain management practices on supply chain 1/2 performance. The main tools of data collection instrument used was a questiu which was administrated to a total sample of 200 managers are classified by job title and respondents are also classified by their job functions are corporate executive, purchasing, manufacturing/production, distribution/logistic, SCM, transportation, material, and operation from Malaysia manufacturing industry. The response rate was 62% while 51% was usable questionnaires. Sample selection was based on convenience sampling. The data were analysed using mean, standard deviation and correlation between independent and dependent variables. The analyses involved statistical methods such as reliability and validity tests and multiple regressions. The finding showed that supply chain management practices have a significant relationship with supply chain performance statically. However, supply chain management strategy is a weak predictor of supply chain management performance Source: Falks, M S (2018) "Supply Chain Management Strategies in the Manufacturing Industry", available at: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7135&context=dissertations, accessed on 25/10/2021 1.1 1.2 Based on the scenario above, provide the purpose of the study. Critically discuss the different Research Philosophies. Identify the Sample Population in the above-mentioned study. Classify the Data Collection method used in the above-mentioned study and justify why it was most suitable. (8) (2) 1.3 1.4 (4)