SCMT 3643 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Which is NOT a way to source internationally? - ANS Set up a marketing subsidiary to
supervise a network of distributors.
Regardless of the motivation for international sourcing to complement domestic sourcing,
which effect is likely to be present? - ANS higher supply chain resiliency
Assume a manager is considering either buying a foreign product from a distributor located in
the buyer's own country OR buying the same product sourced from a supplier abroad? Which
of the following is NOT a true advantage from buying from the domestic distributor? -
ANS The buyer has better control of the product availability and quality.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of buying directly from a supplier abroad? -
ANS The buyer will have to pay a higher price.
Which factors should a firm consider when adopting a specific sourcing channel? - ANS firm's
experience with sourcing internationally
sales volume
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, business strategy
All of the above.- Answer
According to the video, which is the most common motivation for international sourcing? -
ANS lower cost
An example of Starbucks sourcing coffee from overseas illustrates this rationale for
international sourcing: - ANS better availability
According to the video, starting to buy from abroad may have this effect on the company's
negotiating position with domestic suppliers of the same products: - ANS Domestic suppliers
will likely offer better contract terms to keep the business with the company.
A decision to sell in a developing country may be coupled with a decision to procure from it
because ... - ANS of the need to balance the country's strong currency flows as a condition of
doing business.
The example of H. F. Johnson risking his life to secure access to a superior wax plant in Brazil is
given in the video to illustrate this motivation for a company to engage in international
sourcing: - ANS to differentiate itself from the competition based on product quality not
attainable with domestically available raw materials
Which issues of international supplier selection were NOT considered in this video? -
ANS types of international trade terms
How are working conditions overseas may be different from those in the US? - ANS child
labor
long working days
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VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Which is NOT a way to source internationally? - ANS Set up a marketing subsidiary to
supervise a network of distributors.
Regardless of the motivation for international sourcing to complement domestic sourcing,
which effect is likely to be present? - ANS higher supply chain resiliency
Assume a manager is considering either buying a foreign product from a distributor located in
the buyer's own country OR buying the same product sourced from a supplier abroad? Which
of the following is NOT a true advantage from buying from the domestic distributor? -
ANS The buyer has better control of the product availability and quality.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of buying directly from a supplier abroad? -
ANS The buyer will have to pay a higher price.
Which factors should a firm consider when adopting a specific sourcing channel? - ANS firm's
experience with sourcing internationally
sales volume
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, business strategy
All of the above.- Answer
According to the video, which is the most common motivation for international sourcing? -
ANS lower cost
An example of Starbucks sourcing coffee from overseas illustrates this rationale for
international sourcing: - ANS better availability
According to the video, starting to buy from abroad may have this effect on the company's
negotiating position with domestic suppliers of the same products: - ANS Domestic suppliers
will likely offer better contract terms to keep the business with the company.
A decision to sell in a developing country may be coupled with a decision to procure from it
because ... - ANS of the need to balance the country's strong currency flows as a condition of
doing business.
The example of H. F. Johnson risking his life to secure access to a superior wax plant in Brazil is
given in the video to illustrate this motivation for a company to engage in international
sourcing: - ANS to differentiate itself from the competition based on product quality not
attainable with domestically available raw materials
Which issues of international supplier selection were NOT considered in this video? -
ANS types of international trade terms
How are working conditions overseas may be different from those in the US? - ANS child
labor
long working days
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