Question 1 (Marks: 30)

You are attending an interview for a supply chain management graduate position in the Office of National Treasury and the interview panel would like you to submit an essay in which you discuss the pillars of government sector supply chain management. Your essay must include but is not limited to: The essay should have an introduction, body, and conclusion; A paraphrased explanation of the five pillars; A brief reflection (at least 2 points) on what you believe to be the most important pillar given the current socioeconomic conditions in South Africa as well as the broader contexts of mismanagement, tender irregularities, and fraud in South African Government institutions.

Word count: 1200

Question 2 (Marks: 30)

Q.2.1The purchasing function is a complex and unique function within the business. A business can engage in domestic and international purchasing. Discuss the differences between these two types of purchasing with the aid of detailed examples. Note, you are required to paraphrase each type of purchasing and may conduct additional research when providing examples to support your explanation. (10)

Q.2.2 Quality management has many dimensions. Choose a product/service you are familiar with and relate each of the following dimensions to your chosen product/service.

Aesthetics Performance Service

Warranty Features

Note: you are required to paraphrase each dimension before you apply it to your chosen product/service. You must relate the chosen good/service consistently against each of the outlined dimensions. More marks will be awarded for the originality of chosen good/service rather than taking examples from the prescribed textbook or Lean.