Bill Works as a Purchasing Agent in a Construction Company

question 81

Multiple Choice

Bill works as a purchasing agent in a construction company.His assistant,Linda,screens calls from potential vendors trying to sell their construction equipment to the company.Her job involves allowing suitable vendors who meet the company's strict product standards to contact Bill.Furthermore,she has to ensure that major purchasing deals are kept confidential until contracts are signed.Which of the following best describes Linda's role within the buying center?

• A)Gatekeeper
• B)Buyer
• C)Decider
• D)Initiator

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Definitions:

PST

Provincial Sales Tax; a tax levied by certain provinces in Canada on the sale of goods and services.

Percentage

A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, used to describe proportions and changes in quantities.

Value

The worth or importance of something, often determined by its utility, scarcity, or demand.

HST

Harmonized Sales Tax, a combined tax that includes both federal and provincial sales taxes, applied in some regions of Canada.