Which of the following is a valid reason for ending a relationship with a supplier?
Suggested Answer: C
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The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163
34 comments · newest first
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Lacey
11 months ago
I’m not sure about B, can force majeur really apply here?
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Lera
11 months ago
Totally agree with C, contracts matter!
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Tracie
12 months ago
Really? A new CEO could be a game changer, though.
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Barrett
12 months ago
B and C are definitely valid reasons!
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Dean
1 year ago
A single late delivery isn't enough to end a relationship.
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Juan
1 year ago
I feel like option D is too personal. Just because you don't like the new CEO shouldn't be a reason to end a business relationship.
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Craig
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused about option A. A single late delivery doesn't seem like enough to end a relationship, right?
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Carmen
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option C is also a solid reason since the contract ending means we can look for new suppliers.
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Fannie
1 year ago
I think option B, force majeure, is definitely a valid reason, but I'm not sure about the others.
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Eladia
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The valid reason here is B - force majeure. The other options like a single late delivery or not liking the new CEO aren't really justifiable grounds for ending the relationship. I feel good about this one.
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Kallie
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know there are specific reasons that would justify ending a supplier relationship, but I'm not totally clear on all the details. I'll have to review my notes and think it through carefully.
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Viva
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - force majeure. The other options don't seem like valid reasons to end a supplier relationship in my opinion.
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Ula
1 year ago
Okay, let me see here. I know force majeure is a valid legal reason, but I'm not sure about the other options. I'll have to think this through and make sure I understand the key factors to consider.
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Tenesha
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about valid reasons for ending a supplier relationship. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about what would be a legitimate reason versus something more trivial.
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Amira
1 year ago
This seems straightforward to me. The answer is clearly option A - selecting the 'Allow Understatement of Tax Amount' check box in the Tax Rules application. I'm confident that's the right way to solve this problem.
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Chandra
1 year ago
I think distribution requirements planning mainly connects with demand management, but I'm not completely sure.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
Wait, wait, wait... you're telling me I can't end the contract just because the supplier's dog ate my homework? This is an outrage!
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Miss
1 year ago
What, you mean I can't break up with my supplier just because they got a new haircut? Darn, there goes my weekend plans.
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Dwight
1 year ago
Option D is ridiculous. Disliking the supplier's new CEO is not a valid reason to end the relationship. That's just petty.
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Serina
1 year ago
We should always prioritize business reasons over personal preferences when making such decisions.
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Shay
1 year ago
Ending a relationship because of a new CEO seems unreasonable and unprofessional.
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Hannah
1 year ago
It's important to have valid reasons like consistent late deliveries or poor quality products.
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Lavonna
1 year ago
I agree, option D is definitely not a valid reason to end a relationship with a supplier.
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Margret
1 year ago
I'm not sure about that. Option B, force majeure, seems like a valid reason too. You can't hold the supplier responsible for events beyond their control.
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Lisha
1 year ago
It's important to consider all valid reasons before ending a relationship with a supplier.
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Lura
1 year ago
I agree, force majeure is a valid reason because it's events beyond their control.
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Ceola
1 year ago
Option B, force majeure, is a valid reason for ending a relationship with a supplier.
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Janae
2 years ago
Option C is clearly the correct answer. The contract ending is a valid reason to end the relationship with a supplier.
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Francisca
1 year ago
C) the contract has ended
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Carey
1 year ago
B) force majeur
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Cletus
1 year ago
A) the supplier delivered one delivery late
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Nobuko
2 years ago
But what about B) force majeur? Sometimes circumstances are out of our control.
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Yolando
2 years ago
I agree with Laquanda, if the contract has ended, it makes sense to end the relationship.
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Laquanda
2 years ago
I think C) the contract has ended is a valid reason.