When Using the Multi-Attribute Model for Evaluating Suppliers and Products

question 82

Multiple Choice

When using the multi-attribute model for evaluating suppliers and products, buyers must remember to:

• A) Contact all potential solution providers.
• B) Include all the benefits associated with the various solution alternatives.
• C) Apply weights, indicating relative importance, to the desired characteristics.
• D) Interview all solution providers.
• E) Include only those solutions with multiple attributes (i.e., multi-attribute).

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