LEAD試験無料問題集（167題）「ISM Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management 認定」

出題：1

DEF Company acquires MNO, Incorporated. The new firm's chief procurement officer (CPO) is tasked with consolidating duplicate components under one supplier for the lowest total cost. The CPO plans to use the firms' combined cognitive procurement system to complete this task. Which of the following will this system MOST likely yield in order to aid the CPO?

A. The price, quality, performance and reliability of the components and the suppliers

B. The level of risk posed by each supplier based on location and disaster recovery plans

C. The financial strength of the suppliers providing the components

D. The demand for the components for both DEF and MNO

正解：A 解答を投票する

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出題：2

The staff profile at IHG, Inc., a U.S. company, reveals the following:
Age Range 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 - over
Male 15 15 15 2 0
Female 1 1 1 0 0
Age Range 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 - over
Caucasian 10 14 14 2 0
Hispanic 4 1 1 0 0
African American 2 1 1 0 0
Due to expanding operations, IHG has decided to conduct a search for a new junior level purchasing professional. In the past, the company advertised positions on its web site, and while this was successful, it did not yield a very diverse applicant pool.
Which of the following should the company do when seeking applications for this new position?

A. Advertise the position in the professional purchasing channels, and ensure that the ad states a minority candidate will be selected for the position

B. Advertise the position through the company website, as this has proven successful in the past, and ensure the criteria are tailored to select the best person for the job

C. Advertise the position in channels that will encourage female, Hispanic, African American and aged applicants, and ensure the criteria are tailored to select the best person for the job

D. Advertise the position in channels that will encourage female, Hispanic, African American and aged applicants, and ensure the ad states that a minority candidate will be selected for the position

正解：C 解答を投票する

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出題：3

MNO, Inc. hires a contractor to renovate its office space. The firm pays a deposit for new countertops for the office's cafeteria, but the contractor states that it will not be able to install the new countertops by the agreed upon date. The space needs to be completed on time for a planned grand opening event. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for MNO to take?

A. Withhold further payment to the contractor until the contractor makes arrangements to complete the contract as negotiated

B. Dismiss the contractor, request a refund of all deposits, and hire the second best contractor from the bid process

C. Determine when the contractor can complete the cafeteria space, and schedule the event for one week later

D. Seek remedy from the contractor for the uncompleted portion of the contract and award the remaining portion to another supplier

正解：D 解答を投票する

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出題：4

Representatives from various departments at a research center meet to discuss the renovation of a lab. The firm's supply manager has been asked to facilitate the discussion. In preparation, the supply manager outlines each department's role and asks for their priorities. This information is used to show the departments how much they have much in common and how they can assist each other in achieving their goals. Which of the following tools is the supply manager using?

A. Reciprocity

B. Consensus

C. Commitment

D. Authority

正解：A 解答を投票する

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出題：5

A company sales director reports that profits have been declining for mature but successful product offerings. The CEO asks for recommendations to address this issue. The firm's supply manager and sales director have had a strained working relationship in the past, but the supply manager believes supply management could make valuable contributions toward improving profitability. Given this situation, which of the following should be the supply manager's FIRST course of action?

A. Develop a new policy to correct the problem

B. Offer to work with the sales director to identify possible joint solutions

C. Meet with board members to discuss a results-driven strategy to the problem

D. Talk with the CEO about supply management's role

正解：B 解答を投票する

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出題：6

A supply manager for JKL Corporation has been working on a large purchase with Supplier A for a new type of widget. During the negotiations, the supply manager asks Supplier A to warrant its products for a year rather than the typical 30 days. However, Supplier A does not accept the extended warranty terms. The supply manager shares this information with JKL's business team. The team wants to proceed with the purchase in any case, but the supply manager would still like for the team to reconsider its position. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate way for the supply manager to influence the team?

A. Communicate the risks involved at each level of approval in the process so that it is clear to all

B. Ensure that no one approves the purchase order until Supplier A complies with the request

C. Enter the requisition and wait to route it until Supplier A agrees to comply with the request

D. Alert someone higher on the approval channel about the risks in Supplier A's proposal

正解：A 解答を投票する

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出題：7

JKL, Inc. has traditionally sourced most of its raw materials and components from long-established domestic suppliers. Lately, however, the firm has had a growing reliance on off-shore suppliers. JKL's supply manager is concerned that this will change how risks are monitored and managed. Which of the following should the supply manager do FIRST?

A. Identify the locations of all first- and second-tier suppliers

B. Obtain reliable sources of information on conditions at remote suppliers' sites

C. Solicit help from the legal department to identify local laws which may impact contracts

D. Analyze potential threats such as transportation disruption and political unrest

正解：D 解答を投票する

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出題：8

A supply manager is responsible for managing a team of transactional buyers. While reviewing transaction logs, the supply manager notices that one of the buyers is listed as the requisitioner on an unusually large number of the purchase orders. The supply manager suspects improper activity and wants to investigate the matter further. Given this situation, which of the following will be MOST useful to the supply manager?

A. Delegation of authority

B. Procurement standard operating procedures

C. Information technology acceptable use policy

D. Requisition-to-pay system design

正解：B 解答を投票する

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出題：9

An internal audit at FGH, Inc. reveals that a long-term supplier is charging labor rates not aligned with current contractual pricing. FGH has a significant amount of trust in this supplier and does not believe the supplier intended to act unethically. In this situation, which of the following should be the FIRST step pursued by FGH to correct the discrepancy?

A. Review the prioritization plan

B. Conduct a cost/benefit analysis

C. Perform a validation process

D. Establish a time frame for recovery

正解：C 解答を投票する

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出題：10

Which of the following is MOST appropriate as a supply management mission statement?

A. "Supply management's primary role is to obtain goods and services in response to internal needs."

B. "Supply management's primary role is to consider global goods and services."

C. "Supply management's primary role is to manage the cycle from planning to contract management for goods and services."

D. "Supply management's primary role is to obtain the lowest cost for goods and services."

正解：C 解答を投票する

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LEAD試験無料問題集「ISM Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management 認定」