<u>Answer: </u>A is core competence
<u>Explanation:</u>
Core competence is the common term that is used by an organisation to define its multiple resources and skills that are not similar to any one else in the market. Core competence is also the strategic advantage that a business possess in the market.
The strength of the organisation helps it attract many customers and tap all the opportunities in the market at the right time to achieve success. The core competence of the organisation cannot be easily identified or imitated by the competitors in the market.
Answer:
E. Purchasing inputs such as raw materials, resources, equipment and supplies
Explanation:
In business, <u>Procurement</u><u> </u>is the process of acquiring goods/services in order to support operational activities.
It includes all the aspects related to a purchase: price ( estimates, biddings ) , payment terms, good specifications, quality, delivery, volumes, etc.
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Explanation:</h3><h3>Part (a):</h3>
Solved part is attached as an image.
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Part (b):</h3>
Let us first determine the amount required of each item to produce 1 bracket.
From the attached diagram, we can see that to manufacture 1 bracket, quantity of each item needed is,
Base = 1
Spring = 2
Clamp = 1 + 4 = 5
Housing = 2
Handle = (1 * 1) + (4 * 1) = 5
Casting = (1 * 1) + (4 * 1) = 5
Bearing = 2 * 2 = 4
Shaft = 2 * 1 = 2
Hence, for 50 Brackets, quantity of each item required will be,
Base = 1 * 50 = 50
Spring = 2 * 50 = 100
Clamp = 5 * 50 = 250
Housing = 2 * 50 = 100
Handle = 5 * 50 = 250
Casting = 5 * 50 = 250
Bearing = 4 * 50 = 200
Shaft = 2 * 50 = 100
<em>NOTE: The above quantities give exclusive quantities required for each item. In actual practice, we won't have to purchase base, clamp & housing separately as the will be assembled from their components which are already procured.</em>
<h3>Part (c):</h3>
As 25 bases are already in stock, parts for them will not be needed. I will refer the quantities subtracted due to this by indicating (B). Similarly, quantities subtracted due to clamps will be indicated as (C).
Base = 50 - 25 = 25
Spring = 50
Clamp = 250 - 100 - 25(B) = 125
Housing = 100 - (2*25)(B) = 50
Handle = 1 * 125 = 125
Casting = 1 * 125 = 125
Bearing = 2 * 50 = 100
Shaft = 1 * 50 = 50
C Reducing the financial risk for individual investors
Answer:
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) training program
Explanation:
The type of training described in this scenario is known as the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) training program. This is a employee training program designed with the goal of explaining and reinforcing the written information regarding hazard labels and material safety data sheets, as well as how to behave around hazardous material and to apply this information to their workplace.