L4M5 Exam Question 6
Leitax is a consumer electronics firm with headquarters in the US and with a global sales presence. The company maintains seven to nine models in its product portfolio, each of which has multiple SKUs. Product life ranges from fifteen to nine months and is getting shorter. The demand planning and master planning processes at the company were ill-defined. Data relevant to forecasting were usually inaccurate, incomplete, or unavailable and the lack of objectives and monitoring mechanisms for the demand planning process meant that process improvement could not be managed. Support for supply management was equally ill-defined, as master production schedules were sporadic and unreliable and suppliers had learned to mistrust them. Leitax's newly appointed Supply chain director, Jessica realises that the "buy-in" of different functional groups was critical to the improvement of demand planning. She invites relevant stakeholders to a meeting so that they can express their opinions openly. What tactic is Jessica using?
L4M5 Exam Question 7
A procurement expert has been asked to ensure they consider emotional intelligence in their negotiation strategy. They have agreed to this and have started planning their approach. Which of the following describes emotional intelligence?
L4M5 Exam Question 8
In a negotiation for a new contract, the supplier suggests the buyer to shorten payment period from 45 days to
15 days because they are investing in new facilitiesto expand the supply capacity. The buyer replies that she can only sign off the deal if the payment period is 30 days or more since it often takes at least 30 days for her company to collect the payment from customers. A permission from senior managementis required for this suggestion. In order to ensure that supplier understands the matter, she reiterates it throughout the meeting.
Which tactics is she using?
1. Outrageous initial demand
2. Salami slicing
3. Lack of authority
4. Broken record
15 days because they are investing in new facilitiesto expand the supply capacity. The buyer replies that she can only sign off the deal if the payment period is 30 days or more since it often takes at least 30 days for her company to collect the payment from customers. A permission from senior managementis required for this suggestion. In order to ensure that supplier understands the matter, she reiterates it throughout the meeting.
Which tactics is she using?
1. Outrageous initial demand
2. Salami slicing
3. Lack of authority
4. Broken record
L4M5 Exam Question 9
During a negotiation, Jose Gomez, the salesperson for a strategic supplier, states that his sales director will not approve discounts against initial purchases. However, Jose offers a 5% discount against the aftercare package, which will provide the same monetary saving. Sally Pampas requires both the product and the aftercare package and has an objective to achieve a 5% discount off the purchase price. To achieve a win-win (integrative) negotiation, Sally should ...
L4M5 Exam Question 10
John suggests that a post-negotiation review must involve a meeting with all stakeholders as the most effective method. Is this statement correct?