Question 1

Cutting back on packaging,fuel,or electricity is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Ethical sourcing 
B) Sole sourcing 
C) Sustainable sourcing 
D) Global sourcing 
A) Ethical sourcing 
B) Sole sourcing 
C) Sustainable sourcing 
D) Global sourcing

Question 2

Environmental supplier certifications can be used to identify rogue suppliers before they can cause problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Green purchasing refers to suppliers planting trees for a designated dollar amount in a negotiated contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Creating strategic supplier alliances benefits firms by increasing the performance and value of suppliers as well as increasing brand awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because internationally recognized certifications like ISO 9000 are becoming so common among suppliers,it is becoming more important that purchasing firms develop internal certification programs that are geared toward the specific needs of the purchasing organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is considered unethical for a firm to intentionally buy from women-owned businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Green purchasing is a practice of purchasing products that contain a special green dye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Benchmarking is:

Accepted Answer

A) A system of performance metrics that seeks to motivate suppliers to perform better. 
B) A practice where companies attempt to learn and apply the best practices of other companies. 
C) A system of marking defective inbound inventory so it can quickly be identified for return to the supplier. 
D) A program where suppliers compete for contracts, but those companies who are outbid are provided advice for winning future contracts 
A) A system of performance metrics that seeks to motivate suppliers to perform better. 
B) A practice where companies attempt to learn and apply the best practices of other companies. 
C) A system of marking defective inbound inventory so it can quickly be identified for return to the supplier. 
D) A program where suppliers compete for contracts, but those companies who are outbid are provided advice for winning future contracts

Question 9

Home Depot is a retail leader in selling home improvement tools and materials.Home Depot wants to become more environmentally conscious.​Answer the following series of questions in an effort to develop a plan that will guide Home Depot executives into transforming Home Depot into a sustainable organization through green sourcing.
a.Define sustainability.
b.Outline a set of goals (FOUR) that would lead Home Depot down a sustainable path.
c.How do these goals make sense from both a financial and environmental perspective?
d.What are some ways supplier managers can aid in achieving these goals?

Accepted Answer

a.According to the textbook: Sustainabil

Question 10

The following term refers to an act that creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people:

Accepted Answer

A) Rights and duties 
B) Corporate responsibility 
C) Utilitarianism 
D) Social sustainability 
A) Rights and duties 
B) Corporate responsibility 
C) Utilitarianism 
D) Social sustainability

Question 11

Which of the following is a trend in ethical and sustainable sourcing?

Accepted Answer

A) Using suppliers who are reducing their carbon footprint 
B) Discontinuing purchases from firms that use unacceptable labor practices 
C) Sourcing from firms in underdeveloped nations 
D) All of these 
A) Using suppliers who are reducing their carbon footprint 
B) Discontinuing purchases from firms that use unacceptable labor practices 
C) Sourcing from firms in underdeveloped nations 
D) All of these

Cutting back on packaging,fuel,or electricity is an example of:

Environmental supplier certifications can be used to identify rogue suppliers before they can cause problems.

Green purchasing refers to suppliers planting trees for a designated dollar amount in a negotiated contract.

Creating strategic supplier alliances benefits firms by increasing the performance and value of suppliers as well as increasing brand awareness.

Because internationally recognized certifications like ISO 9000 are becoming so common among suppliers,it is becoming more important that purchasing firms develop internal certification programs that are geared toward the specific needs of the purchasing organization.

It is considered unethical for a firm to intentionally buy from women-owned businesses.

Green purchasing is a practice of purchasing products that contain a special green dye.

Benchmarking is:

The following term refers to an act that creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people:

Which of the following is a trend in ethical and sustainable sourcing?

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Management

Creating and Managing Supplier Relationship

Demand Forecasting

Resource Planning Systems

Inventory Management

Process Management - Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain

Domestic Usand Global Logistics

Customer Relationship Management

Global Location Decisions

Service Response Logistics

Supply Chain Process Integration

Performance Measurement Along the Supply Chain

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Exam 4: Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing

Cutting back on packaging,fuel,or electricity is an example of:

Environmental supplier certifications can be used to identify rogue suppliers before they can cause problems.

Green purchasing refers to suppliers planting trees for a designated dollar amount in a negotiated contract.

Creating strategic supplier alliances benefits firms by increasing the performance and value of suppliers as well as increasing brand awareness.

Because internationally recognized certifications like ISO 9000 are becoming so common among suppliers,it is becoming more important that purchasing firms develop internal certification programs that are geared toward the specific needs of the purchasing organization.

It is considered unethical for a firm to intentionally buy from women-owned businesses.

Green purchasing is a practice of purchasing products that contain a special green dye.

Benchmarking is:

The following term refers to an act that creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people:

Which of the following is a trend in ethical and sustainable sourcing?

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Management

Creating and Managing Supplier Relationship

Demand Forecasting

Resource Planning Systems

Inventory Management

Process Management - Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain

Domestic Usand Global Logistics

Customer Relationship Management

Global Location Decisions

Service Response Logistics

Supply Chain Process Integration

Performance Measurement Along the Supply Chain

Filters