________ Is the Operations Management Planning Function That Searches for Quality

question 179

Multiple Choice

________ is the operations management planning function that searches for quality material resources, finds the best suppliers, and negotiates the best price.

• A) Marketing
• B) Collective bargaining
• C) Bartering
• D) Purchasing

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Definitions:

Federal Trade Commission

A United States regulatory agency tasked with protecting consumers and maintaining competition among businesses.

Financial Misdeeds

Wrongful or illegal actions involving the misuse or mismanagement of financial resources.

Investors

Entities or persons who invest resources anticipating a financial gain in return.

Social Responsibility

The practice of producing goods and services in a way that is not harmful to society or the environment and actively contributing to the well-being of global and local communities.