If the Decision Has Been Made That a New Requirement

question 24

Multiple Choice

If the decision has been made that a new requirement cannot be made in-house and no existing supplier is adequate,then:

• A)one option exists: search the marketplace for an untried/unknown,new supplier.
• B)two options exist: search the marketplace for a new supplier or convince an existing supplier to develop the capability.
• C)three options exist: search the marketplace for a new supplier,engage in reverse marketing,or redesign/respecify the requirement so that it is procurable.
• D)three options exist: search the marketplace for a new supplier,convince an existing supplier to develop the capability,or engage in reverse marketing.
• E)three options exist: search the marketplace for a new supplier,convince an existing supplier to develop the capability,or inform the internal user the item cannot be purchased.

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