A Purchasing Manager's Performance Is Best Evaluated Using Information Such

question 148

Multiple Choice

A purchasing manager's performance is best evaluated using information such as

• A) usage efficiency and direct materials price variance
• B) direct materials flexible-budget variance
• C) direct manufacturing labor flexible-budget variance
• D) price and terms bargaining effectiveness, achievement of quality goals, and direct materials price variance

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Definitions:

Verbal Persuasion

The use of oral communication to convince or influence others to adopt a specific viewpoint or action.

Physiological State

The condition of the body's normal functions and processes, often in response to environmental or psychological factors.

Social Recognition

The acknowledgment or appreciation of an individual or team's behavior, effort, or achievements by their peers or society.

Self-Regulation

The ability of an individual to manage and control their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in pursuit of long-term goals.