Carol Was Recently Fired from Her Job as a Purchaser

question 74

Multiple Choice

Carol was recently fired from her job as a purchaser for a grocery store. She was told the reason for her dismissal was the almost continuous rotting of large amounts of produce and meat while in the stockroom awaiting sale in the store. Which objective of purchasing did Carol fail to accomplish?

• A) She failed to make sure the materials needed were in the proper amounts.
• B) She failed to secure the needed materials at minimum cost.
• C) She failed to obtain the materials needed before they were needed.
• D) She ordered the wrong materials for her company.
• E) She failed to purchase the best quality of materials available.

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Definitions:

Integrative Bargaining

A strategy that involves both parties negotiating a win–win solution.

Fair Standard

A benchmark or criterion that is reasonable, equitable, and applied consistently to ensure fairness.

Legal Weight

The importance, influence, or authority that a legal matter, decision, or document holds within a legal context.

Opposing Parties

Political or ideological groups that hold differing views or objectives, often competing for influence or control in a specific context.