Which of the Following Statements About Adversarial Purchasing Philosophy Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adversarial purchasing philosophy is TRUE?

• A) Buyers operating under this philosophy seek out the best suppliers and then work to develop close relationships
• B) It seeks to maximize the benefits of collaboration between the buyer and a few suppliers
• C) It means to have several vendors for each product
• D) It occurs when a company selects one supplier to satisfy all needs in a given area
• E) It is to have the right product available when needed, in the right quantity and at the right quality, all for the lowest total cost

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