Which of the Following Methods May Be Used by Buyers

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods may be used by buyers to review the performance of chosen suppliers

• A) The buyer may contact the end users and ask for their evaluations.
• B) The buyer may rate the supplier on several criteria using a weighted-score method.
• C) The buyer might aggregate the cost of poor performance to come up with adjusted costs of purchase, including price.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Macrosociology

A branch of sociology that focuses on the study of large-scale social systems and long-term processes, including societal evolution and social structures.

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C. Wright Mills

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