In an Effort to Make Better and More Efficient Purchase

question 187

Multiple Choice

In an effort to make better and more efficient purchase decisions, the Ford Motor Co. includes input from various people, depending on the purchase situation. Individuals may include key personnel from several departments, including research and development, finance, marketing, shipping, and sales. This is a description of Ford's

• A) selling committee.
• B) sustainable procurement department.
• C) purchasing unit.
• D) buying center.
• E) buying committee.

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The excess of total revenues over total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Market Price

The price at which goods are bought and sold in a competitive marketplace, constantly influenced by supply and demand.

Economic Profits

The difference between a firm's total revenues and its total costs, including both explicit costs and opportunity costs, indicating the firm's financial performance beyond breaking even.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace, determined by the forces of supply and demand.