In Rapidly Changing Industries or Those Where Purchased Goods and Services

question 46

Multiple Choice

In rapidly changing industries or those where purchased goods and services comprise a _____ portion of product or service costs, management usually recognizes the need to place purchasing in a _____ position in the organizational hierarchy.

• A)smaller….higher
• B)larger….lower
• C)larger….higher
• D)median….lower
• E)There is no relationship between the level of purchases and the placement of purchasing in the organizational hierarchy.

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