Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE About a Cooperative

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about a cooperative orientation in supplier relationships?

• A) It cannot be implemented in the Western countries because it always benefits the supplier.
• B) It requires few suppliers for each item or service.
• C) It requires all parts and subassemblies to be purchased from the same supplier.
• D) It cannot be implemented in Western countries because competitive bidding is more effective in that culture.

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