GM Typically Solicits Bids from Global Suppliers to Produce a Particular

question 2

Multiple Choice

GM typically solicits bids from global suppliers to produce a particular component and awards a 1-year contract to the supplier that submits the lowest bid. At the end of the year, a contract is once again put out for bid, and once again the lowest cost supplier is most likely to win the bid. Which of the following is GM using?

• A) Strategic outsourcing
• B) Competitive bidding
• C) Strategic bidding
• D) Long-term alliance
• E) Hostage taking

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