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?

    <p>Improved communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Consistent actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Demonstrating reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fulfilled promises</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Demonstrate reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Uninformed decision-making and misaligned goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To set the vision and strategic direction of the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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