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skymedlock

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A certain firm chooses to rely on a single supplier for all its raw material needs to improve input efficiencies. Which of the following would most weaken the argument for this method?
 
  A) A larger number of suppliers lead to fewer product quality concerns.
  B) The supplier may raise prices or suddenly delay supplies.
  C) The quality and packaging of ingredients remains consistent.
  D) Most companies prefer to deal with multiple suppliers rather than a single supplier.
  E) Having a single supplier rather than multiple suppliers increases coordination time.

Question 2

One of the dangers associated with downsizing is that ________.
 
  A) it leads to a drop in prices of products and services
  B) it reduces the company's ability to clear its debts
  C) it increases a company's overheads to high levels
  D) it brings down the social costs the organization has to face
  E) it sometimes leads to rehiring of laid off employees



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rleezy04

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

E




skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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