The Purchasing Department Can Help a Firm Achieve Quality by Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

The purchasing department can help a firm achieve quality by following all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)selecting quality-conscious suppliers.
• B)informing suppliers of any problems encountered with their goods.
• C)establishing ad-hoc supplier relationships based on requirements.
• D)providing quality-improvement training to suppliers.

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Definitions:

High Expectations

Refers to an individual's anticipation of achieving high levels of performance or success, often encouraging greater effort and persistence.

Creativity

The ability to produce original and valuable ideas or solutions to problems.

Escalating Commitments

The phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest time, money, or resources into a failing course of action due to the amount already invested.

Setting Limits

Establishing and enforcing rules or boundaries that govern acceptable behavior and actions.