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

question 34

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) inspection.

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Definitions:

Alleles

Variants of the same gene that differ in their DNA sequence; these variations can lead to different observable physical or physiological traits.

Pester Power

The influence children have over their parents' buying decisions, often achieved by nagging or pleading.

Grocery Store

A retail store that primarily sells food, both fresh and packaged, along with various household goods.

Beg

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often due to a lack of resources or as a last resort.