Question

41. Performance has been known to improve up to 20% via supplier collaboration with the firm.

True

False

42. In the paper we read during week 4, regarding creative destruction, we found that publicly useful knowledge moves towards greater codification.

True

False

43. In computer manufacturing of desktop systems it is not possible to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

True

False

44. In the paper by Lambert and Enz, a silo represents a functional area within the firm, such as logistics.

True

False

45. In the paper by Lambert and Enz it was found that it is not uncommon for competitors to purchase from the same suppliers and even sell to the same customers.

True

False

46. Distinctive competencies can be easy to both copy and imitate.

True

False

47. In the paper we read during week 4, regarding creative destruction an 'S' firm has a literal view of reality.

True

False

48. According to the paper by Lambert and Enz, one of the goals for Customer Relationship Management is to segment customers, based on their value over time, but not be overly concerned about loyalty.

True

False

49. In the paper on Green and Lean for Chapter 7 Additional Reading, the authors stated that it's possible to combine all Lean and Green practices.

True

False

50. Distinctive competence does not necessarily need to match the firm's mission.

True

False

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Performance has been known to improve up to 20% via supplier collaboration with the firm.- True -  When we collaborate with the supplier there is a special understanding between the supplier and the firm and this helps the firm provide better quality products or services to their customers and hence there is room for improvement because of supplier collaboration.