Measuring Performance in Purchasing and Supply (A10) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Q9. Which of the following best explains joint performance appraisal?

A. '90 degree' assessment

B. '180 degree' assessment.

C. '45 degree' assessment

D. '360' degree assessment

Correct Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following would express a typical performance indicator for slow moving stock?

A. As a percentage of total stock

B. As a percentage of total work in progress

C. As a percentage of obsolete stock.

D. As a percentage of total active stock

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following is a prime objective of all purchasing functions?

A. To measure the overall performance of the organisation

B. To operate independently of the sales and marketing functions

C. To contribute to the production and operations function

D. To contribute to the profitability of the organisation

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following best represents a typical means of assessing supplier performance?

A. Currency speculation results

B. Organisational behaviour

C. Organisational environment

D. Invoice accuracy

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following identifies skills gaps in an organisation?

A. Counting errors

B. Training needs analysis

C. Training course evaluation

D. Vendor rating

Correct Answer: D

Question 6

Which of the following is an award given in recognition of significant effort in training and development of staff ?

A. Investors In People

B. ISO 9002

C. The Malcolm Baldridge Award

D. The European Quality Award

Correct Answer: D

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