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Partnering Approaches
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Partnering Approaches

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Which of the following is an example of how a large corporation can partner with local suppliers to support economic development and meet its corporate social responsibility goals?

  • Providing training, support, and preferential buying arrangements to local businesses (correct)
  • Donating money to a local charity
  • Hiring only employees from the local area
  • Providing free products to customers
  • What can understanding the drivers of partnering help procurement professionals do?

  • Determine which suppliers to overpay
  • Make informed decisions about when and how to pursue partnering (correct)
  • Avoid partnering with local businesses
  • Make decisions about which suppliers to exclude
  • How can organisations evaluate the success of their partnering efforts?

  • By monitoring the financial performance of their partners
  • By measuring the number of suppliers they have partnered with
  • By assessing the impact on economic development and corporate social responsibility goals (correct)
  • By tracking employee satisfaction
  • Which of the following is NOT a strategic driver for adopting a partnering approach?

    <p>Environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of how partnering can provide a competitive advantage?

    <p>Partnering with a research university to gain access to cutting-edge research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can partnering help manage risks in complex or uncertain environments?

    <p>By pooling resources and knowledge to better anticipate and respond to risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how partnering can lead to quality improvement?

    <p>A hospital and a medical equipment supplier partnering to improve patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What market conditions may favor partnering?

    <p>Intense competition, rapid technological change, or high customer expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how partnering can foster innovation?

    <p>A software company partnering with its customers to co-develop new features and enhancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how partnering can help organizations meet social expectations?

    <p>Working with suppliers to improve sustainability or social impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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