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NEW QUESTION # 45
A company reported pretax financial statement income of $420,000 for Year 1. Taxable income for Year 1 was $300,000 due to a temporary timing difference in depreciation expenses. The income tax rate is 30 percent. In its Year 1 balance sheet, the company should record a deferred tax:

• A. liability of $36,000
• B. liability of $120,000
• C. asset of $120,000
• D. asset of $36,000

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION # 46
PQR's supply manager signs a contract with Supplier X for delivery of parts totaling $1,250,000 per year for four years. Accompanying the contract is a copy of the organization's signing policy, which states that supply managers have authority to execute contracts up to $1,000,000 per year. Supplier X questions the discrepancy, but is told verbally by the supply manager that the policy has changed, and supply managers now have a
$1,500,000 per year signing limit for up to five years.
Senior management at PQR discovers the supply manager's misstatement and tries to disavow the contract.
This attempt will likely be

• A. unsuccessful, because the supply manager's verbal statement represents a binding agreement
• B. unsuccessful, as the supply manager's status and statement constitute apparent authority
• C. successful, provided the disavowal occurs within three business days of contract signing
• D. successful, as the supplier should have respected the written signing policy

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 47
RST Bus Corporation contracts with Supplier X to buy 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel per month over the course of a year. After the first delivery is used in RST's fleet of tour buses, several of the buses stall on the highway.
An inspection by RST's mechanics determines that the damage was caused by contaminated fuel. RST's supply manager notifies Supplier X that no further deliveries will be accepted, and that the supplier is expected to pay the cost of the repairs to the buses. In response, Supplier X cites its contract clause disclaiming warranties and liability, and its e-mail acceptance of RST's purchase order, including a statement that Supplier X's terms and conditions were applicable and available upon request. Supplier X contends that RST must accept all scheduled deliveries.
In this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for RST's supply manager to take?

• A. Contact RST's legal counsel, communicate the facts, and ask for their assistance in negotiating a solution to the problem
• B. Refer the matter to the Department of Transportation for review and possible regulatory action against Supplier X
• C. Absorb the cost of repairs, accept all of the diesel fuel, and contract with a refinery to reprocess the contaminated fuel at Supplier X's expense
• D. Bill Supplier X for repairs to the buses, no longer accept deliveries, and find a new supplier of diesel fuel

Answer: A

Explanation:
* Contractual Dispute: Supplier X cites a contract clause disclaiming warranties and liability and contends that RST must accept all scheduled deliveries despite the fuel contamination.
* Legal Complexity: The situation involves complex legal issues regarding contract terms, disclaimers, and liability.
* Seeking Legal Assistance: Contacting RST's legal counsel ensures that expert advice is obtained to navigate the legal complexities, negotiate with Supplier X, and find a resolution that protects RST's
* interests.
References
* ISM. (n.d.). Managing Supplier Relationships and Contract Disputes.
* Harvard Business Review. (2016). When to Involve Legal Counsel in Contract Disputes.

NEW QUESTION # 48
An audit identifies discrepancies in purchasing and payments within a specific division of a company. An investigation determines that a supply manager has been paying invoices for materials not yet received.
Though the firm has mechanisms in place to report any concerns, the supply manager was granted the authority to place orders, receive material, and pay invoices, and therefore none of the employees believed this was a reportable offense. This situation represents a failure of which of the following?

• A. Information and communication
• B. Risk assessment
• C. Monitoring of activities
• D. Control activities

Answer: D

Explanation:
The situation represents a failure of control activities. Control activities are the policies and procedures that ensure management directives are carried out effectively. In this case, the lack of separation of duties and inadequate oversight allowed the supply manager to perform multiple conflicting roles (placing orders, receiving materials, and paying invoices) without proper checks and balances, leading to discrepancies and potential fraud.
References
* Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control Framework
* Internal Auditing: Assurance & Advisory Services by Urton Anderson, Michael Head, and Chris Bailey

NEW QUESTION # 49
A ski coach is interested in estimating the 68% confidence interval around the mean time (in seconds) of all the gold medal winners in Olympic downhill skiing. The coach collects the data, presented below, for all of the winners from 1948 to 2014. The mean of the sample is 122.5 seconds, with a standard deviation of 23 seconds. Which Excel function below is the BEST option for determining the 68% confidence interval?

Please note that the Excel functions for confidence intervals are =CONFIDENCE.NORM(alpha, standard_dev, size) and =CONFIDENCE.T(alpha, standard_dev, size).

• A. = 122.5 +- CONFIDENCE.T(0.68,23,18)
• B. = 122.5 +- CONFIDENCE.NORM(0.68,23,18)
• C. = 122.5 +- CONFIDENCE.NORM(0.32,23,18)
• D. = 122.5 +- CONFIDENCE.T(0.32,23,18)

Answer: D

NEW QUESTION # 50
A supply management department for a manufacturing organization receives performance reports from four suppliers and evaluates the performance of these suppliers using the weighted-point approach. Factors related to employee resources, such as worker safety and worker dignity, are used to break any ties. A higher score denotes a more favorable rating.
CategoryWeightSupplier A ScoreSupplier B ScoreSupplier C ScoreSupplier D Score Cost40%3454 Workers' compensation program20%5344 Support for employee resource groups20%5335 Customer satisfaction20%4444 Total100% Which of these suppliers can be considered the BEST performer of the four?

• A. Supplier B
• B. Supplier A
• C. Supplier C
• D. Supplier D

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 51
An online music streaming company has two subscription options:
1.Listen to unlimited music with five minutes of advertisements for every hour of music.
2.Pay a monthly fee and listen to unlimited music with no ads.
If a potential customer wants to subscribe to the company but is indifferent between options 1 and 2, the customer's willingness to pay (WTP) is:

• A. Positive for music and positive for advertising.
• B. Positive for music and negative for advertising.
• C. 0 for music and negative for advertising.
• D. Positive for music and unknown for advertising.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 52
Many people argue that giving patents for medicines is unfair, because it prevents many people from accessing the products they need to live a healthy life. Why do governments allow patents for medicines?

• A. Patents increase consumers' willingness to pay for medicines.
• B. Governments hope to earn tax revenues on monopoly profits.
• C. Patents help promote innovation through easier recovery of fixed costs.
• D. Patents protect consumers from counterfeit medicines.

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 53
A firm issues an RFQ for specialty electronics to be used within a new product line. Internal needs are assessed and specifications are prepared by engineering. The bid is sent to five current suppliers, all of whom are familiar with the firm's supply chain. However, only two of these suppliers respond, and their quotes are much higher than expected. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for what occurred?

• A. The suppliers were not qualified.
• B. The specifications were too broad.
• C. The internal needs were not adequately addressed.
• D. The specifications were too narrow.

Answer: D

NEW QUESTION # 54
A firm needs training services within a short time frame. The firm's supply manager issues a request for quotation (RFQ) to training companies, evaluates the offers received, selects the lowest bidder meeting all of the requirements, and prepares a contract. The selected bidder states to the supply manager that because of the scarcity of qualified trainers, the bidder needs to offer incentives, and therefore must raise its quoted rates. In this situation, what should the supply manager do FIRST?

• A. Revise the specifications and issue a new RFQ
• B. Negotiate with all offerors for reduced rates
• C. Remind the supplier its quoted rates are binding
• D. Renegotiate with the lowest bidder

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 55
A company's sales have increased from $100 million to $105 million over the past year. The company has a
10% profit margin before taxes and spends 50% of total product costs on materials. To match the resulting profit increase, what percentage reduction in material costs would be needed?

• A. 1%
• B. 2.5%
• C. 5%
• D. 10%

Answer: C

Explanation:
To match the profit increase resulting from a sales increase of $5 million (from $100 million to $105 million) with a 10% profit margin, the profit increase is $0.5 million. Given that 50% of product costs are spent on materials, the material cost reduction needed to achieve the same profit increase can be calculated as follows:
* Current materials cost = 50% of $100 million = $50 million.
* Desired profit increase = $0.5 million.
* Required material cost reduction = ($0.5 million / $50 million) x 100 = 1%. Therefore, a 1% reduction in material costs is needed to match the profit increase. References: Financial management textbooks and principles, cost reduction strategies, and profit margin analysis.

NEW QUESTION # 56
The owner of a small hardware store learns that a large competitor is opening a store nearby. The new competitor has smaller profit margins on each unit than the small store but earns profits through larger volume. Which of the following techniques would BEST help the small store remain competitive?

• A. Run advertisements showing how neighborhoods improve through individual home improvement
• B. Improve service by hiring workers specializing in the maintenance of power tools
• C. Increase the size of the store
• D. Lower prices below variable cost

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 57
When developing a category management plan, which of the following is the BEST reason for soliciting cross-functional input?

• A. It facilitates Input from stakeholders and other functional areas to ensure a long-term solution.
• B. It enables the category manager to resolve conflicting views and priorities for goods or services.
• C. It allows the category manager to gain important insights from the supply management team.
• D. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate non-linear leadership.

Answer: A

Explanation:
Soliciting cross-functional input when developing a category management plan is crucial because it ensures that the plan considers the perspectives and requirements of various stakeholders and functional areas. This collaboration helps in creating a comprehensive and effective plan that addresses the needs of the entire organization, leading to more sustainable and long-term solutions.
References
* CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply). Cross-functional Team Collaboration in Category Management.
* ISM (Institute for Supply Management). Benefits of Cross-functional Teams in Supply Management.

NEW QUESTION # 58

Which of the following formulas in Excel would correctly calculate the mean of the data below? (Select all that apply.)

• A. =MODE(B2:B13)
• B. =MEDIAN(B2:B13)
• C. =SUM(B2:B13)/12
• D. =AVERAGE(B2:B13)
• E. =MEAN(B2:B13)

Answer: C,D

NEW QUESTION # 59
A company's 2013 year-end balance sheet included the following:

The company's net cash from operating activities on its 2013 statement of cash flows is $200,000. Current year depreciation expense is $25,000. What amount should the company report as net income for 2013?

• A. $175,000
• B. $130,000
• C. $170,000
• D. $230,000

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 60
A chief executive officer (CEO) asks a supply manager to prepare a statement of work for a consultant to perform audit services. The consultant occasionally does other non-audit work for the company. In this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?

• A. Prioritize execution of the statement of work, as it has likely been mandated by the board of directors
• B. Review professional service rates for the audit services and verify they are competitive prior to executing the statement of work
• C. Explain to the CEO the conflict of interest in contracting with an existing consultant as an auditor, and recommend alternative solutions
• D. Recommend giving a presentation to the board of directors on the category strategy for consulting and professional services

Answer: C

Explanation:
In situations where a consultant performing audit services also engages in other non-audit work for the company, a conflict of interest may arise, compromising the integrity and objectivity of the audit. It is crucial to address this issue transparently with the CEO, explaining the potential conflict and recommending alternative solutions, such as engaging a different consultant or firm for the audit. This approach ensures compliance with ethical standards and maintains the credibility of the audit process.References:
* IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
* ISM (Institute for Supply Management) guidelines on professional services procurement.

NEW QUESTION # 61
Which of the following is the GREATEST benefit of a supplier day/forum?

• A. Attendees are given insight into new initiatives and strategic imperatives.
• B. Attendees can see how their products are used in the buying company's products.
• C. Attendees have a chance to analyze and benchmark against the competition.
• D. Attendees can meet the customer's supply management team.

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION # 62
A student suspects that this January has been much colder than in years past. The student decides to test this belief by looking at the daily mean temperatures for that month. The historical mean daily temperature for January was 29(O)F. The student's data show that the average daily mean temperature for this January was 27(O)F. Based on the student's theory and the information above, what is the correct alternative hypothesis?

• A. HA. u>27
• B. HA. u<27
• C. HA. u<29
• D. H u>29

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 63
ABC, Inc. has a supply management department responsible for placing orders. In spite of this, a designer from ABC's engineering department places an order with Supplier X for several products.
When the shipment arrives, it is rejected by the receiving department, as they cannot verify the order with supply management. To avoid this situation, the designer should have

• A. delayed placing the order until after looking at comparable items from other suppliers
• B. requested supply management issue an "after the fact" purchase order
• C. coordinated product needs with supply management prior to order commitment
• D. notified the supervisor of the engineering department of the immediate need for the item

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 64
Which of the following are the BEST factors to consider when assigning suppliers to a supplier segmentation matrix?

• A. Public information on the web and in court records
• B. Data provided by the supplier account manager
• C. Past performance, quality and financial information
• D. Data provided by co-workers and business stakeholders

Answer: C

Explanation:
When assigning suppliers to a supplier segmentation matrix, considering past performance, quality, and financial information is best. These factors provide a comprehensive view of a supplier's reliability, capability, and stability. Data from co-workers, business stakeholders, and public sources can be useful, but the primary focus should be on empirical data that reflects the supplier's historical and current performance and financial health. References: Supplier management and evaluation resources, supplier segmentation models.

NEW QUESTION # 65
FGH, Inc. has purchased components from Supplier A for many years. The supplier's performance has been very good, with reliable deliveries and consistently high quality. As contract renewal approaches, Supplier A informs FGH's supply manager that a significant price increase is anticipated, based primarily on the costs of building a new production facility. The supply manager has been directed to negotiate a new contract with Supplier A only if it agrees to maintain current pricing. Which of the following is the BEST way for the supply manager to prepare for negotiations with Supplier A?

• A. Discuss alternate product designs with engineering
• B. Determine if the parts made by Supplier A can be produced elsewhere
• C. Research into whether Supplier A's recent expansion costs are reasonable
• D. Enlist FGH's executive management to participate in negotiations

Answer: B

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The HBX CORe final examination is a comprehensive assessment that covers all three courses in the program. Students are required to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts in business analytics, economics, and financial accounting. CORe examination is timed and students are given a set amount of time to complete it.

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