________ Refers to the Decision-Making Process by Which Formal Organizations

question 159

Multiple Choice

________ refers to the decision-making process by which formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services and identify, evaluate, and choose among alternative brands and suppliers.

• A) Marketing channels
• B) Organizational buying
• C) Corporate retailing
• D) Brand auditing
• E) Inventory control

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic

Pertaining to a system of government or organization in which most of the decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Hierarchal Organizational Forms

Hierarchical organizational forms describe the structure of an organization that ranks its parts and positions in levels of importance and authority, with a clear chain of command from top to bottom.

Short-Term Employment

Employment situations that are temporary or have a fixed duration, often lasting for only a limited period.

Gig Employment

refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs, often facilitated by digital platforms.