Michelle Roberts Has a Tough Job at PJK Tile

question 65

Multiple Choice

Michelle Roberts has a tough job at PJK Tile. She has to examine information from vendors and decide which of these vendors (and their proposals) should be presented to her company's purchasing group. No one at PJK Tile sees more information on vendors than Michelle. Which of the following roles does Michelle fulfill for PJK Tile?

• A) initiator
• B) influencer
• C) gatekeeper
• D) buyer

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Definitions:

Market Failure

An instance where goods and services are distributed by an unregulated market in a manner that is not optimum, frequently causing a reduction in the total wellbeing of society.

Public Sector

The part of an economy that is controlled by the government, including public services and enterprises.

Capitalist Societies

Social systems that rely on private ownership of the means of production and operate on profit and market competition.

Political Power

The ability or authority to influence people's behavior or the course of events, often used within the context of government, organizations, or societies.