During Which Stage of the Business Buying Process Is a Buyer

question 160

Multiple Choice

During which stage of the business buying process is a buyer most likely to conduct value analysis, carefully studying components to determine if they can be redesigned, standardized, or made less expensive?

• A)general need recognition
• B)product specification
• C)proposal solicitation
• D)order-routine specification
• E)performance review

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Definitions:

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