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MBA 6205 - Quiz Ch 8 and Ch 9 Questions
and Correct Answers
False - TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Ans: TCO in context of
supply chain management is an acronym for Total Cost of
Outsourcing.
- True
- False
frequency Ans: A major difference between critical projects and
strategic items is the _________________ of the purchase.
- volume
- cost
- frequency
- quality
competitive Ans: Companies may decide to insource previously
outsourced activities based on the dynamics of the market and
their _______________ strategy.
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- supplier
- competitive
- financial
- global
False - cost drivers are not inherently good or bad Ans: Costs and
cost drivers are inherently bad; they must always be analyzed in
relation to the value that they add to the organization.
- True
- False
non standard Ans: In general, ______________ items are more costly
because there aren't as great of economies of scale.
- MRO
- forged
- fabricated
- non standard
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MBA 6205 - Quiz Ch 8 and Ch 9 Questions
and Correct Answers
False - TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Ans: TCO in context of
supply chain management is an acronym for Total Cost of
Outsourcing.
- True
- False
frequency Ans: A major difference between critical projects and
strategic items is the _________________ of the purchase.
- volume
- cost
- frequency
- quality
competitive Ans: Companies may decide to insource previously
outsourced activities based on the dynamics of the market and
their _______________ strategy.
© 2025 All rights reserved
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- supplier
- competitive
- financial
- global
False - cost drivers are not inherently good or bad Ans: Costs and
cost drivers are inherently bad; they must always be analyzed in
relation to the value that they add to the organization.
- True
- False
non standard Ans: In general, ______________ items are more costly
because there aren't as great of economies of scale.
- MRO
- forged
- fabricated
- non standard
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