When a Key Commodity Is Purchased by Many Major Business

question 38

Multiple Choice

When a key commodity is purchased by many major business units,use of [a/an] ____ is beneficial.

• A) joint global strategy
• B) purchasing cards
• C) decentralized purchasing structure
• D) corporate purchasing council
• E) lead division buying

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Definitions:

Job Rotation

An employment practice where employees are moved between two or more jobs in a planned manner to expose them to different experiences and widen their skills.

Development Opportunities

Situations or programs designed to cultivate employees' skills and competencies for their professional growth and advancement within an organization.

Replacement Planning

The process of identifying key roles within an organization and preparing suitable employees to fill these positions in the event of employee turnover.

HR Planning

A process undertaken by organizations to ensure that they have the right number and type of people, at the right time and place, capable of effectively and efficiently completing tasks that will help the organization achieve its overall objectives.