You are advising the owner of Smalltown Computer, a new, local computer repair store that also ...

You are advising the owner of Smalltown Computer, a new, local computer repair store that also builds custom computers to order. What competitive strategies could Smalltown Computer exert? Which ones will it have difficulty exercising?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

 Q. 2

In a push-based model of SCM systems, actual customer orders or purchases trigger events in the supply chain.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 3

One example of an implementation problem is
 
  A) poor user interface.
  B) inadequate user training.
  C) project running over budget.
  D) changes in job activities and responsibilities.
  E) reduction in labor force.

 Q. 4

Net marketplaces
 
  A) focus on continuous business process coordination between companies for supply chain management.
  B) are industry owned or operate as independent intermediaries between buyers and sellers.
  C) are geared towards short-term spot purchasing.
  D) are more relationship oriented than private industrial networks.
  E) typically consist of a large firm linking to its suppliers and partners.

 Q. 5

Which of the following is not one of the five classical functions of managers?
 
  A) leading
  B) deciding
  C) planning
  D) organizing
  E) controlling

 Q. 6

Prewritten, commercially available sets of software programs that eliminate the need for a firm to write its own software programs for certain functions, are referred to as
 
  A) software packages.
  B) mashups.
  C) outsourced software.
  D) open-source software.
  E) service level agreements.

 Q. 7

The term business ecosystem describes the loosely coupled but interdependent networks of suppliers, distributors, outsourcing firms, transportation service firms, and technology manufacturers.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false