Essay Emphasizes The Concept of Zero – Philosophy of Managing Quality – Management Assignment Help

Assignment Task :

Question 1 

Match-the-columns question: Match the description in Column A with the correct term from Column B. In your answer booklet, write down only the question number and, next to it, the letter of the correct answer. 

Question 2 (Marks: 10) 

Multiple-choice questions: Select one correct answer for each of the following. In your answer booklet, write down only the number of the question and next to it, the number of the correct answer. 

Q.2.1 What does the abbreviation EDI stand for?

(1) Electronic Date Information; 

(2) Electronic Data Interchange; 

(3) Exit Date Information; 

(4) Electronic Data Interchange; 

(5) Exit Data Information. 

Q.2.2 Which one is NOT one of the eight principles of quality management?

(1) Leadership; 

(2) Process approach; 

(3) Membership; 

(4) Continual improvement; 

(5) Customer focus. 

Q.2.3 Which one of the following is a driver of outsourcing? 

(1) Quality; 

(2) Quantity; 

(3) Mission; 

(4) Vision; 

(5) Finance. 

Q.2.4 Downstream supply chain consists of:

(1) Orders return request; 

(2) Repair; 

(3) Service requests; 

(4) Payments; 

(5) All of the above. 

Q.2.5 Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) follow a five-phase approach. The third phase is known as: 

(1) Management of PPP agreements; 

(2) Procurement; 

(3) Feasibility study; 

(4) Contracting PPP agreements – Treasury Approval III; 

(5) Inception. 

Question 3 

“By offering SMEs a valuable spot in its supply chain, an organization is not only making an investment in the South African business landscape and offering entrepreneurs a helping hand – they are investing in their own competitiveness and continued relevance in tough economic times”. Describe the performance drivers that an organization must analyze to increase efficiency and improve responsiveness in its supply chain with the help of SMEs. Use practical examples for your answer. 

Question 4 

Q.4.1 Explain the difference between the two sourcing decisions, “to make” or “to buy”. 

Q.4.2 What drives organizations to make their own materials, components, services and/ or equipment in-house instead of outsourcing? 

Q.4.3 “In a period of recession, it’s not enough to merely aim to hold on to your existing clients. Breaking into new markets is equally important”. Describe entry strategies that organizations may use to enter foreign markets. In your answer include any two advantages and two disadvantages of each entry mode identified.