$8)$

$9)$

An advantage of using the mixed production planning method is it

A$)$

minimizes inventory

B$)$

keeps resources constant

C$)$

D$)$

avoids layoffs

is the best mix of both level and chase strategies and tends to have the lowest costs.

The following graph of expected sales level and expected output shows

A$)$ a Chase Sales and Operations Plan is being used $8)$

a Mixed Sales and Operations Plan is being used

C$)$

a Level Sales and Operations Plan is being used

D$)$

planning levels have been computed

$450$

$400$

$350$

$8\%$

$200$

$150$

$*$ Output

$08$g

January February

March

Apri

May

June

$10)$ Total cost analysis is a process by which managers consider:

A$)$ Direct and indirect costs

B$)$

only direct costs

C$)$ only cost based contracts

D$)$ fixed and cost based contracts

$11)$ Which of the following relationships shows dependent demand?

A$)$ a tire maker buys cleaning supplies.

B$)$ a scout leader buys a thermos of hot chocolate after the hike.

C$)$

automaker purchases four tires for each car they produce.

D$)$ business purchases a new car when the old one wears out.

$12)$ An advantage of using the chase production planning method is it inventory is not required

B$)$

keeps resources constant

C$)$

avoids layoffs

D$)$ does not react well to seasonal demand

$13)$ Which of the following is a key violation of ethical practices in supply chain management? moving pollution from one country to another ignoring religious customs and holidays low wages that are the result of labour abuse

All of the above are key issues showing poor ethical conduct in supply chain management

$14)$ Terms and conditions for a purchased service that indicate what services will be performed and how the service provider will be evaluated are called a:

A$)$

B$)$

C$)$

D$)$

preferred supplier contract bid specification request for quotation statement of work