When Buying Materials, the Purchasing Agent for Alco Pillow Manufacturing

question 150

Multiple Choice

When buying materials, the purchasing agent for Alco Pillow Manufacturing Company considers a variety of factors. Which one of the following is least likely to concern this buyer?

• A) Does the quality of the goods meet company specifications?
• B) Does the supplier consistently deliver on time?
• C) Does the supplier also sell to my competitors?
• D) Does the supplier offer the services required?
• E) Does the price meet company budget requirements?

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Focus on identifying specific factors that motivate individuals at work, including needs, desires, and goals that propel behavior.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a psychological theory that ranks human needs in a pyramid, with physiological needs at the base and self-actualization at the top.

Alderfer

Refers to Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory on human needs and motivation, classifying needs into Existence, Relatedness, and Growth categories.

McClelland

Refers to David McClelland, a psychologist known for his work on motivation, specifically the theory of Needs which includes Achievement, Power, and Affiliation.