1.Explain a systematic process that Mattel could apply to analyse its supply chain environment.

2.Discuss, using examples, FIVE of the major STEEPLE factors that Mattel should consider when analysing its strategic supply chain.

3. Evaluate the drivers for change for globalisation in Mattel's supply chains that it should include in creating its supply chain plan.

4.Mattel, based on the case study materials, has adopted an approach in managing its supply chain a strategy of focussing on lean production and supply, producing large quantities in low labour cost locations on long lead times at very low cost. Explain TWO benefits and TWO problems for Mattel of adopting "lean production and supply" as an approach to managing its supply chains.

5.Discuss the potential benefits and problems with the use of outsourcing as a part of a supply chain strategy as used by Mattel.

7. What are strategies that help hold your listeners attention during your speech?

In expressing an opinion on representations in financial statements which he has examined, a member may be held guilty of an act discreditable to the profession if

9.What kinds of opinions do CPAs express regarding financial statements?

10.When does a CPA express an unqualified opinion?

11.When does a CPA express a qualified opinion?

12.Are the auditing standards for a short-form report any different than those for a long-form report?

13.Why don't more reports present details as to the scope of the examination?

14.Does the CPA have a free hand in deciding upon the scope of his examination?

15.Is an examination an exact arid complete verification of the figures on the statements?

16.To what extent does the scope of an examination depend upon the effectiveness of the system of internal control?

17.What does the CPA do to substantiate the amounts of accounts and notes receivable reported?

18.What does the CPA do to substantiate the amount reported for property, plant and equipment?

19.Why is it important to conduct an audience analysis prior to developing your speech? 20. What is the purpose of performing a demographics survey?

21. Why is audience analysis by direct observation the most simple of the three paradigms?

22.What are some problems a speaker faces when delivering an unacquainted-audience presentation?

23. Under what circumstances would a speaker make inferences about an audience during the course of an audience analysis?

24.What is a variable, and how is it used in data sampling?

25. Why statistics considered to be a form of quantitative analysis and not qualitative analysis?

26.How does conducting a value hierarchy help the speaker when developing a speech?r