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Whitewater Corp. is looking for a new vendor for basic plastics because the present vendor has been inconsistent about meeting delivery schedules. Which of the following buying processes is the firm's purchasing agent MOST LIKELY to use?


Definitions:

Position Power

The authority and influence possessed by an individual in an organization due to their role or position.

Normative Decision Theory

A theoretical framework for understanding how individuals make decisions based on norms, rules, and procedures within a given context, often focusing on optimal or "rational" decision-making.

Consultative

A style or approach that involves seeking advice or opinions before making decisions.

Subordinates

Individuals who are lower in rank or position in an organizational hierarchy.

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