In the Past,what Position Did Purchasing Departments Hold in the Management

question 143

Multiple Choice

In the past,what position did purchasing departments hold in the management hierarchy of most organizations

• A) A high level because of their role in managing the company's costs
• B) A moderate level because of their spotty record on controlling costs
• C) A low level despite managing more than half of the company's costs
• D) A secretive position
• E) There has been no determination of this position.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, functioning involuntarily to regulate bodily processes.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that branch off from the bronchi, leading to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

Ciliary Action

The movement of cilia, small hair-like structures, to move particles or fluid over their surface, commonly seen in respiratory and reproductive tracts.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.