Question One: Read the below snippet from an article, and answer the questions that follow:

The Study of Supply Chain Management Strategy and Practices on Supply Chain Performance

Abstract The purpose of this research is to explore the relationship between supply chain management strategy and chain management practices on supply chain performance. The main tools of data collection instrument used was a questionnaire which was administrated to a total sample of 200 managers are classified by job title and respondents are also classified by their job functions are corporate executive, purchasing, manufacturing/production, distribution/logistic, SCM, transportation, material, and operation from Malaysia manufacturing industry. The response rate was 62% while 51% was usable questionnaires. Sample selection was based on convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and correlation between independent and dependent variables. The analyses involved statistical methods such as reliability and validity tests and multiple regressions. The finding showed that supply chain management practices have a significant relationship with supply chain performance statically. However, supply chain management strategy is a weak predictor of supply chain management performance

Source: Falks, M S (2018) "Supply Chain Management Strategies in the Manufacturing Industry", available at: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7135&context=dissertations, accessed on 25/10/2021

1.1 Based on the scenario above, provide the purpose of the study. 1.2 Critically discuss the different Research Philosophies. 1.3 Recognised the Sample Population in the above-mentioned study.

1.4 Classify the Data Collection method used in the above-mentioned study and justify why it was most suitable.

1.5 Construct a research instrument of ten (10) questions, that you could apply to the abovementioned case.

1.6 Elaborate on the Data Analysis method used in the above study.

1.7 Assess the findings from the abovementioned study.

Question Two

2.1. Compile a literature review on exploring the role of logistics on the supply chain management process.

Question Three

3.1 By means of a diagram, demonstrate the sampling process using any Probability Sampling Strategy. Include a brief description of the various steps in the process along with the diagram.