A Purchasing Consortium

question 19

Multiple Choice

A purchasing consortium:

• A)is a form of collaborative purchasing used only by the public sector to deliver a wider range of services at a lower total cost.
• B)speeds up the purchasing process,but does not usually result in price concessions from suppliers.
• C)results in price concessions from suppliers,but usually does not speed up the purchasing process.
• D)consists of two or more independent organizations that combine requirements for materials,services,and capital goods to gain better pricing,service,and technology.
• E)consists of two or more divisions of the same organization that combine requirements for materials,services,and capital goods to gain better pricing,service,and technology.

Recognize the significance of multidisciplinary care and support for persons with disabilities, encompassing medical, social, and rehabilitation services.

Identify the most common types of disabilities among different demographics and the specific needs associated with each.

Understand the role of advocacy and support organizations in promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

Describe the principles of accessible education and how they contribute to equitable learning opportunities.

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Definitions:

Atkinson-Shiffrin Theory

A model of memory proposed by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin that describes human memory as having three key stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, it's the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended, acting almost as a buffer for stimuli through the senses.

Schemas

Cognitive structures or frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information.