The Competitive Bidding Process Must Begin with an Assessment Sizing

question 16

Multiple Choice

The competitive bidding process must begin with an assessment sizing up the suppliers' _________________.

• A) labor and materials costs
• B) pricing strategies on competitive positions
• C) power
• D) need for sales
• E) competitive strength

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