A Product Manager Occasionally Overrides Established Purchasing Policies in Order

question 75

Multiple Choice

A product manager occasionally overrides established purchasing policies in order to expedite the introduction of new products in a competitive industry. The manager's overrides are:

• A) Unacceptable as they are not consistent with the purchasing policy.
• B) Only acceptable if the override is within the manager's spending limit.
• C) Only acceptable if a policy governing such overrides is in place and they are reported.
• D) Acceptable due to the highly competitive nature of the industry.

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