Test Bank For Supply Chain
Management A Logistics
Perspective 9th Edition by
COYLE Chapter 1_16
Test Bank For Supply Chain
Management A Logistics
Perspective 9th Edition by
COYLE Chapter 1_16
,Test Bank For Supply Chain Management A Logistics Perspective 9th Edition by COYLE Chapter 1_16
Coyle Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective, 9th Edition
Chapter 1 Test Bank
CHAPTER 1 TEST QUESTIONS
True-False
1. The first decade of the twenty-first century was a period of rapid change for
organizations, especially businesses.
ANSWER: True, Page 5
2. A key element in Wal-Mart’s ability to discount brand name products was an
understanding of the criticality of efficiency in its logistics and supply chain system.
ANSWER: True, Page 6
3. Globalization has had little effect on consumers.
ANSWER: False, Page 7
4. Supply and demand has become less volatile as managers become more adept at
controlling the elements.
ANSWER: False, Page 8
5. Outsourcing is a fairly new concept.
ANSWER: False, Page 9
6. SAB should examine their off-shore purchasing policy, even though the products
are sourced from the U.S.
ANSWER: True, Page 9
7. It is expected that some or all of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India & china) will
replace the so-called VISTA countries (Vietnam, Indonesia, S. Africa, Turkey and
Argentina) as low cost producers of various products and services.
ANSWER: False, Page 9
8. The world economy still favors the United States and European countries, even though
China and India can participate in the global economy much more readily.
ANSWER: False, Page 10
9. It is predicted that social networks such as Facebook and Twitter will influence supply
chains because of their impact on customer demand and the speed of information
transfers.
ANSWER: True, Page 10
10. The U.S. transportation system was deregulated in the 1930s and 1940s in response to
economic conditions and World War 2
ANSWER: False, Page 12
11. Even though there are references to supply chain management in the 1980s, SCM did
not capture the attention of senior-level management until the 1990s.
ANSWER: True, Page 15
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12. Supply chain managers no longer need to worry about suboptimization in light of
today’s technology.
ANSWER: False, Page 19
Multiple Choice
13. Most retailers are essentially supply chain companies since
A. they dominate the consumer market.
b. own their warehouses and trucks.
c. they buy products produced by others.
d. engage in off-shore sourcing.
ANSWER: c, Page 6
14. Which of the below is not one of the external forces driving the rate of
change and shaping our economic and political landscape?
a. Government policy
b. Technology
c. Environmental concerns
d. Globalization
ANSWER: c, Page 7
15. Outsourcing involves
a. moving company facilities away from the home office.
b. hiring foreign nationals to manage parts of the business.
c. obtaining materials, parts, and products from other companies.
d. building a factory in another country.
ANSWER: c, Page 9
16. Some individuals describe the current consumer as the “click here”
generation because
a. we all have Internet access.
b. we no longer wait for information to be “pushed out” to us.
c. we buy so much merchandise on line.
d. we take little time to make purchasing decisions.
ANSWER: b, Page 10
17. The demographics of our society has changed because
a. the “Baby Boom” generation is now turning 60.
Test Bank For Supply Chain Management A Logistics Perspective 9th Edition by COYLE Chapter 1_16
Management A Logistics
Perspective 9th Edition by
COYLE Chapter 1_16
Test Bank For Supply Chain
Management A Logistics
Perspective 9th Edition by
COYLE Chapter 1_16
,Test Bank For Supply Chain Management A Logistics Perspective 9th Edition by COYLE Chapter 1_16
Coyle Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective, 9th Edition
Chapter 1 Test Bank
CHAPTER 1 TEST QUESTIONS
True-False
1. The first decade of the twenty-first century was a period of rapid change for
organizations, especially businesses.
ANSWER: True, Page 5
2. A key element in Wal-Mart’s ability to discount brand name products was an
understanding of the criticality of efficiency in its logistics and supply chain system.
ANSWER: True, Page 6
3. Globalization has had little effect on consumers.
ANSWER: False, Page 7
4. Supply and demand has become less volatile as managers become more adept at
controlling the elements.
ANSWER: False, Page 8
5. Outsourcing is a fairly new concept.
ANSWER: False, Page 9
6. SAB should examine their off-shore purchasing policy, even though the products
are sourced from the U.S.
ANSWER: True, Page 9
7. It is expected that some or all of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India & china) will
replace the so-called VISTA countries (Vietnam, Indonesia, S. Africa, Turkey and
Argentina) as low cost producers of various products and services.
ANSWER: False, Page 9
8. The world economy still favors the United States and European countries, even though
China and India can participate in the global economy much more readily.
ANSWER: False, Page 10
9. It is predicted that social networks such as Facebook and Twitter will influence supply
chains because of their impact on customer demand and the speed of information
transfers.
ANSWER: True, Page 10
10. The U.S. transportation system was deregulated in the 1930s and 1940s in response to
economic conditions and World War 2
ANSWER: False, Page 12
11. Even though there are references to supply chain management in the 1980s, SCM did
not capture the attention of senior-level management until the 1990s.
ANSWER: True, Page 15
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Chapter 1 Test Bank
12. Supply chain managers no longer need to worry about suboptimization in light of
today’s technology.
ANSWER: False, Page 19
Multiple Choice
13. Most retailers are essentially supply chain companies since
A. they dominate the consumer market.
b. own their warehouses and trucks.
c. they buy products produced by others.
d. engage in off-shore sourcing.
ANSWER: c, Page 6
14. Which of the below is not one of the external forces driving the rate of
change and shaping our economic and political landscape?
a. Government policy
b. Technology
c. Environmental concerns
d. Globalization
ANSWER: c, Page 7
15. Outsourcing involves
a. moving company facilities away from the home office.
b. hiring foreign nationals to manage parts of the business.
c. obtaining materials, parts, and products from other companies.
d. building a factory in another country.
ANSWER: c, Page 9
16. Some individuals describe the current consumer as the “click here”
generation because
a. we all have Internet access.
b. we no longer wait for information to be “pushed out” to us.
c. we buy so much merchandise on line.
d. we take little time to make purchasing decisions.
ANSWER: b, Page 10
17. The demographics of our society has changed because
a. the “Baby Boom” generation is now turning 60.
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