A Hospital Is Considering Changing Its Supplier of Replacement Joints

question 4

Multiple Choice

A hospital is considering changing its supplier of replacement joints.While surgeons make the final decision,the hospital's purchasing department is promoting Kyocera because it manufactures one of the cheapest and most durable hip joints on the market.In terms of the buying center,the purchasing department is a(n) :

• A) decider.
• B) influencer.
• C) judge.
• D) user.
• E) demand deriver.

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Definitions:

Sabbaticals

A sabbatical is a period of paid or unpaid leave granted to an employee, often for study or travel, with the intention of returning to their position.

Withdrawing

involves pulling back or removing oneself from a situation, often as a defensive or coping mechanism.

Stressor

A factor that triggers stress in an individual or system.

Golden Handcuffs

refer to financial incentives, benefits, or compensation packages designed to encourage highly skilled employees to remain within an organization rather than moving to a competitor.