Tabatha Is a Purchasing Agent Who Is a Looking for a Supplier

question 29

Multiple Choice

Tabatha is a purchasing agent who is a looking for a supplier with whom her firm can build a long-term,sole sourcing relationship.She rates potential suppliers on the basis of how efficiently they can fulfill the firm's supply needs and these ratings enable her to select the best vendor.Which stage of the organizational buying process is Tabatha currently in?

• A) Organizational need
• B) Purchase activity
• C) Postpurchase evaluation
• D) Vendor analysis

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Definitions:

Profitability

A measure of how efficiently a company or business generates profit in relation to its revenue.

Inventory

All raw materials, components, completed or partially completed products, and pieces of equipment a firm uses.