Question

In a supply chain, having a recognized leader exercising power leads to:

a. excessive bargaining between supply chain members.
b. facilitation of legitimacy in the supply chain.
c. reduction in the efficiency of the supply chain.
d. violation of trust between supply chain members.

Answer 1

Answer: In a supply chain, having a recognized leader exercising power leads to: "b. facilitation of legitimacy in the supply chain.".

Explanation: The role of a supply chain leader is much more than just having functional knowledge: supply chain leaders must have process experience. They are responsible for taking items from one end of the supply chain to the other, even if they have no total control over each step.