An Effort to Make Better and More Efficient Purchase Decisions,the

question 97

Multiple Choice

an effort to make better and more efficient purchase decisions,the Ford Motor Company forms loosely organized groups of people who work together on purchase decisions.The people included in these groups change depending on the purchase situation and may include key personnel from various departments,including research and development,finance,marketing,shipping,and sales.Such a loosely organized group of people within an organization who are involved in the purchase decision is called an organizational

• A) selling committee.
• B) sustainable procurement department.
• C) purchasing unit.
• D) buying center.
• E) buying committee.

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Definitions:

Personnel Psychologists

Psychologists who focus on the behavior of employees within organizations and ways to improve employee productivity, satisfaction, and well-being.

Employee Engagement

The degree of enthusiasm and dedication an employee has towards their job and company, often resulting in higher productivity and job satisfaction.

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Industrial-Organizational Psychology

A field of psychology that applies psychological theories and principles to organizations, focusing on workplace behavior and improving employee performance and well-being.