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Question 1

(also known as second-party data) refers to any dataset collected by any person
other than the one using it.

Answer 1

SECONDARY DATA

Question 2

_________________ is the data that has already been collected through primary sources and made readily available for researcher to use for their own research

Answer 2

Secondary data

Question 3

2 sources of secondary data

Answer 3

internal
external

Question 4

(data that originate inside the organization)

Answer 4

internal

Question 5

(Data created, recorded, or generated by an entity other than the researcher’s organization.

Answer 5

external

Question 6

The primary advantage of
______________ data is their
availability. Obtaining
_______________ is almost
always faster and less
expensive than acquiring
primary data.

Answer 6

secondary data

Question 7

An inherent disadvantage
of secondary data is that
they were not designed
specifically to meet the
researchers’ __________.

Answer 7

needs

Question 8

A ______________is any characteristic, factor, or attribute that can take on different values.

Answer 8

variable

Question 9

______________ are essential in research because they represent the elements or conditions being studied, and their variations help researchers understand
relationships and draw conclusions.

Answer 9

variable

Question 10

types of variables

Answer 10

Independent Variables… Dependent Variables…

Question 11

These are the variables
that researchers manipulate or control to observe their effect on
other variables.

These are considered the
“cause” in a cause-and-effect
relationship.

Answer 11

independent variables

Question 12

These are the variables that researchers measure or observe to see the effect of the ___________________________. These are considered the “effect” in the relationship.

Answer 12

Dependent Variables

Question 13

GIVE THE EXAMPLES OF INDEPENDENT VARIABLES IN LOGISTICS

Answer 13

1. TRANSPORTATION MODE
2. ROUTE SELECTION
3. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
4. TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
5. SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE
6. WAREHOUSE LOCATION
7. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
8. PACKAGING

Question 14

GIVE THE EXAMPLES OF DEPENDENT VARIABLES IN LOGISTICS

Answer 14

1. DELIVERY TIME
2. COST OF LOGISTICS
3. INVENTORY TURNOVER
4. ORDER FULFILLMENT ACCURACY
5. RETURN RATE
6. CARBON FOOT PRINT
7. SERVICE LEVEL

Question 15

Examples of independent variables in management

Answer 15

1. LEADERSHIP STYLE
2. TRAINING PROGRAMS
3. ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
4. DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES
5. MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES
6. WORKPLACE RNVIRONMENT
7. TEAM STRUCTURE
8. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEMS

Question 16

Examples of dependent variables in management

Answer 16

1. EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY
2. TURNOVER RATE
3. ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
4. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
5. DECISION MAKING EFFECTIVENESS
6. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
7. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
8. ABSENTEEISM RATE

Question 17

Examples of independent variables in human resources

Answer 17

1. RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES
2. COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
3. WORK-LIFE BALANCE INITIATIVES
4. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
5. CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
6. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
7. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Question 18

Examples of dependent variables in human resources

Answer 18

1. MPLOYEE RETENTION RATE
2. ORGANIZATIONAL COOMMITMENT
3. MTURNOVER RATE
4. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
5. RECRUITMENT EFFECTIVENESS
6. EMPLOYEE MORALE
7. WORKPLACE CONFLICT LEVELS

Question 19

Examples of independent variables in operations

Answer 19

1. PRODUCTION SCHEDULING
2. INVENTORY LEVELS
3. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
4. SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
5. FACILITY LAYOUT
6. SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION
   7, MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
7. WORKFORCE SKILLS

Question 20

Examples of dependent variables in operations

Answer 20

1. PRODUCT QUALITY
2. LEAD TIME
3. INVENTORY TURNOVER RATE
4. RESOURCE UTILIZATION
5. DOWNTIME
6. CYCLE TIME
7. WASTW REDUCTION