In Its Purchase of Desktop Business Computers, Albertson's Asked That

question 7

Multiple Choice

In its purchase of desktop business computers, Albertson's asked that potential suppliers provide information only on units with 8GB of memory. As Albertson's management evaluates this purchase, it finds that 8GB is inadequate for many of the software programs used at Albertson's. In this instance, the firm would need to modify which aspect of the purchase process?

• A)Searching
• B)Specification development
• C)Alternative evaluation
• D)Selection
• E)Performance evaluation

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Definitions:

Service Company

A business entity that provides services to individuals or other businesses, rather than producing goods.

Gross Profit

The financial metric calculated as sales revenue minus cost of goods sold (COGS), indicating the core profitability of a company's operations.

Freight Terms

Conditions in a shipping agreement that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers, including who pays for shipping, insurance, and other costs.