Which of the Following Four Steps Is Not Part of the Vendor

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following four steps is not part of the vendor selection process?

• A) Formally plan the operating and capital budget amounts.
• B) Analyze their business requirements.
• C) Conduct a three-layer HIS vendor evaluation search.
• D) Select the winning candidate and successfully negotiate a contract.

---

Definitions:

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a scapegoat.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Refers to the global outbreak of COVID-19, a highly contagious virus that has affected millions worldwide since late 2019.

Social Exchange Theory

A sociological and psychological theory that studies the social behavior in the interaction of two parties that implement a cost-benefit analysis to determine risks and benefits.

Consummate Love

A term in Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love that represents the ideal form of love, characterized by the combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment.