Senior Management Support and Trust in Partnerships Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the role of senior management in a buyer-supplier relationship?

Executing day-to-day operations of the partnership

Ensuring effective communication between partners

Providing financial support to the partnership

Setting the vision and strategic direction of the organization (correct)

What are some potential consequences of lacking senior management support in a partnership?

Alignment of partnership goals with organizational objectives

Improved communication and collaboration

Uninformed decision-making and misaligned goals (correct)

Increased efficiency and productivity

Why is senior management support and trust important in a partnership?

To reduce the involvement of top management in partnership decisions

To increase the budget allocated for the partnership

To ensure the viability and success of the partnership (correct)

To minimize conflicts and miscommunication

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of lack of trust in a partnership?

Improved communication Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for lack of trust in a partnership?

Consistent actions Signup and view all the answers

How can trust be developed in a buyer-supplier partnership?

Demonstrating reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of lack of resources in a partnership?

Increased costs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for lack of trust in a partnership?

Fulfilled promises Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of lacking senior management support in a partnership?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to develop trust in a buyer-supplier partnership?

Demonstrate reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of lack of resources in a partnership?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes senior management support in a buyer-supplier relationship?

The dedication, commitment, and active involvement of top management in the operations and decisions related to the partnership. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of lacking senior management support in a partnership?

Uninformed decision-making and misaligned goals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of senior management in ensuring a successful partnership?

To set the vision and strategic direction of the organization. Signup and view all the answers

Senior Management Support and Trust in Partnerships Quiz

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