Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) The buyer can increase the amount of defect-free raw materials by working with the supplier.
• B) The buyer should emphasize the need to inspect quality into the product when evaluating the quality of a supplier's products.
• C) The buyer should act independently of the engineering and quality control departments.
• D) The buyer should always use the supplier that offers the lowest prices.

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Definitions:

Imagined Community

A concept describing how members of a social group or nation perceive themselves as part of a larger community through shared symbols, languages, and media, despite not knowing all members personally.

Formal Organizations

Structured groups established for a particular purpose or set of objectives, often characterized by a hierarchy and formal rules.

Bureaucratic Inefficiency

occurs when administrative processes and procedures in organizations or governments are slow, overly complicated, or inefficient, leading to delays and increased costs.

Corporate Hierarchy

The structured organization of management and staff in a company, outlining the levels of responsibility, authority, and command from top executives to lower-level employees.