Course Title :- Supply Chain Technology

Q1

1. Distinguish between a business function and a business process. Describe how a business process cuts across functional lines in an organization. How might a manager organize his or her staff in terms of business processes rather than functional departments? What benefits would there be with this type of organization? What challenges would it pose?

Q2

2. Go to the Amazon Web site (http://www.amazon.com), and step through the process of buying an item without actually purchasing the item. Based on this experience, describe the flows of information between Marketing and Sales, Accounting and Finance, and Supply Chain Management at Amazon. How easy is it to buy that item?

Q3

3. Using the Internet, research your state's regulations for employing teenagers - such as minimum age of employment. Do the same for a neighboring state. Are the two state regulations the same? Why would it be important for Human Resources to communicate this information to a hiring department?