Question

Which of the following does NOT describe the front-end business practices of firms that respect the strategic roles of purchasing?
a. Product development is regarded as a front-end business practice.
b. Creativity does not require discipline.
c. Marketing in general is regarded as a front-end business practice.
d. High level of uncertainty is about the fact that people have to make important decisions and although they do not have all the relevant information they need.
e. Front-end business practices are discovery-driven in that they explore and create from what they do not know about.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Creativity does not require discipline.

Explanation:

Front end business practice is the strategy to develop and progress business activities from customer perspective. It focusses on customer demand and then products are customized according to customer needs. Marketing efforts are placed to inform customers about the different features of the product.