ABC Technologies Manufactures Computer Accessories, Such as Modems and Network

question 235

Multiple Choice

ABC Technologies manufactures computer accessories, such as modems and network cards. Even though the company has several purchasing managers, the company president has final authority on all purchases over $500, including the selection of the supplier. In the typical buying center in this company, the company president would have the primary role of:

• A) User.
• B) Buyer.
• C) Influencer.
• D) Decider.
• E) Gatekeeper.

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Definitions:

Cash Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payment from its customers for invoices issued.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company's use of its assets in generating sales revenue; calculated by dividing sales by total assets.

Fixed-Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures a company's efficiency in using its fixed assets to generate sales, indicating how well assets are being managed.