Discuss APICS CPIM-BSP Exam Topic 2 Question 57

Which of the following statements about strategic planning is true?

AIt is focused on the master production schedule (MPS) and the material requirements plan.

BIt helps integrate the plans of marketing and production.

CIt involves primarily personnel development and acquisition of long-lead-time materials.

DIt is top-level planning that is not tied to other planning activities.

Suggested Answer: B

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15 comments · newest first

Pamella 11 months ago

Wait, is strategic planning really not tied to other activities? That sounds strange!

Brandee 11 months ago

D seems off, strategic planning should link with other plans.

Yuki 12 months ago

C sounds right, but isn't it more about overall strategy?

Reuben 12 months ago

I think A is misleading, MPS is just one part of it.

Pearlie 12 months ago

B is definitely true, it connects marketing and production.

Jaclyn 1 year ago

I’m confused about A and B; I thought strategic planning was more comprehensive than just the MPS.

Titus 1 year ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think B was the right answer then too.

Gerald 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about strategic planning not just focusing on production schedules.

Vilma 1 year ago

I think strategic planning is more about aligning different departments, so maybe B is correct?

Christoper 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Let me re-read it a few times and see if I can break down the problem and figure out the right journal entry.

Kathrine 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about how to calculate the planned value here. I'll need to review my notes on earned value formulas.

Rikki 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Problem Management and Change Management are related, but I'm not sure which specific activity is the connection.

Ivette 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know that WDM systems use multiple wavelengths, but I'm not totally clear on how that applies to bidirectional systems. I'll need to think it through carefully.

Chantay 1 year ago

I recall we had a similar question where path cost was the deciding factor, but I can't remember if it overrules everything else.

Tammara 1 year ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at. Using a reinforcement schedule that matches the natural environment is probably the way to go to ensure the behavior sticks.

APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 57 Discussion