Firms Can Be Categorized by the Type of Purchasing Strategy

question 59

Multiple Choice

Firms can be categorized by the type of purchasing strategy they use._____ usually contact familiar suppliers and place an order with the first that can meet product and delivery requirements.

• A) Strugglers
• B) Actualizers
• C) Optimizers
• D) Satisficers
• E) Experiencers

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The portion of overhead costs allocated to a specific job or project based on a predetermined rate.

Machining Department

A segment of a manufacturing facility where machining processes such as cutting, drilling, or shaping materials are performed.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time referring to the total hours that machinery is in use during the manufacturing process.

Departmental Predetermined Rates

Standard rates used by departments to allocate costs based on estimated activity levels.