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APICS CTSC Exam - Topic 1 Question 41 Discussion

When implementing new supply chain capabilities identified by the business strategy, key management capabilities will be required. Which of the following options corresponds to one of therequired key management capabilities?
B) Inspiring and influential leadership
A) Internal and external orientation
C) Management rotational program across markets
D) Robust executive continuing education

APICS CTSC Exam - Topic 1 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CTSC exam
Question #: 41
Topic #: 1
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When implementing new supply chain capabilities identified by the business strategy, key management capabilities will be required. Which of the following options corresponds to one of the

required key management capabilities?

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Suggested Answer: B

Ac-cording to the CTSC Exam Content Manual1, one of the required key management capabilities for implementing new supply chain capabilities is inspiring and influential leadership. This means having the ability to communicate the vision and goals of the transformation, motivate and empower the team, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.


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Omega
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about the need for all these capabilities? Sounds a bit much.
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Ozell
8 months ago
Management rotational programs can be useful, but are they really necessary?
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Avery
8 months ago
I’d go with robust executive continuing education. Super important!
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Tiffiny
9 months ago
Internal and external orientation seems like a must-have for success!
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Kayleigh
9 months ago
Definitely think inspiring and influential leadership is key!
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Kirk
9 months ago
I vaguely remember something about management rotational programs, but I don't think that's what they mean by key management capabilities in this context.
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Detra
10 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question that mentioned executive education as a key capability. It seems important, but I can't recall if it was specifically for supply chain.
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Murray
10 months ago
I think we covered something about internal and external orientation being crucial for aligning supply chain capabilities with business strategy. That might be it!
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Charlette
10 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of leadership in supply chain management, but I'm not sure if "inspiring and influential leadership" is the right answer here.
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Lavonne
10 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. The options don't seem to directly match the description in the prompt. I'll have to re-read it a few times and see if I can figure out the best answer.
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Zona
10 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Based on the question, I think the answer is B - "Inspiring and influential leadership". That seems like a key capability for driving the implementation of new supply chain initiatives.
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Cristal
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about a specific management capability, but the options seem a bit broad. I'll have to think carefully about which one is the most relevant.
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Alpha
11 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the key management capabilities required for implementing new supply chain strategies. I'll carefully review the options and think through which one best fits the description.
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Christiane
11 months ago
Hey, what about C? A management rotational program across markets could be super helpful for understanding the big picture. Just a thought.
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Mertie
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Both sound pretty important, but I'm leaning towards B. Gotta have that leadership factor, you know?
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Mariko
11 months ago
I'm going with D. Robust executive continuing education is essential for staying on top of the latest supply chain trends and best practices.
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Ty
8 months ago
C could help, but I prefer B for leadership impact.
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Ora
8 months ago
D makes sense. Continuous education keeps us updated.
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Hector
8 months ago
I think B is crucial. Inspiring leadership drives teams.
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Mitsue
9 months ago
A is important too. We need both internal and external focus.
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Alecia
1 year ago
Option B is the way to go. Inspiring and influential leadership is definitely key for managing supply chain capabilities.
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Merlyn
11 months ago
Yes, without strong leadership, it would be difficult to implement new supply chain capabilities effectively.
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Felicia
11 months ago
Definitely, without strong leadership, it's hard to implement new capabilities.
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Glen
11 months ago
I agree, inspiring and influential leadership is crucial for success.
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Jaime
11 months ago
I agree, inspiring and influential leadership is crucial for success.
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Vonda
1 year ago
I think the required key management capability is A) Internal and external orientation.
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