When a Purchasing Manager Knows Roughly What Is Needed but Can't

question 153

Multiple Choice

When a purchasing manager knows roughly what is needed but can't describe it exactly,or when the purchasing arrangement may change as the job progresses,then buying is likely to be by

• A)negotiated contract.
• B)description.
• C)shared information.
• D)operational linkages.
• E)inspection.

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Definitions:

Ego

The Freudian structure of personality that deals with the demands of reality.

High Moral Principles

The possession of, and adherence to, elevated ethical standards and values, guiding one's behavior and decision-making.

Freudian Personality Structure

A model proposed by Sigmund Freud that divides the human psyche into three parts: the id, ego, and superego, each with distinct functions and characteristics.

Superego

Part of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and societal standards within an individual's personality structure.