A disadvantage of the "few suppliers" sourcing strategy is:
A) the risk of not being ready for technological change.
B) the lack of cost savings for customers and suppliers.
C) possible violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
D) the high cost of changing partners.
E) the suppliers are less likely to understand the broad objectives of the procuring firm and the end customer.
D
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Deutsche Bearings has total sales of $9,745,923, inventories of $2,237,435, cash and equivalents of $755,071, and days' sales outstanding of 49 days. If the firm's management wanted its DSO to be 35 days, by how much will the accounts receivable have to change?
A) $373,816.23 B) -$373,816.23 C) -$379,008.12 D) $379,008.12
Deandra recognizes her employees who are doing well and sets up meetings to discuss their objectives for the year. She is using which theory to motivate her employees?
A. Reinforcement theory. B. Goal-setting theory. C. Agency theory. D. Expectancy theory.