Pam Henry Is a Purchasing Agent for MicroTell

question 16

Multiple Choice

Pam Henry is a purchasing agent for MicroTell.Each Tuesday she places an order for ten boxes of photocopier paper with her supplier.Ms.Henry is participating in which type of buying situation?

• A) New task
• B) Straight rebuy
• C) Modified rebuy
• D) Innovative rebuy

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