2)

ABC changed from central purchasing to hybrid purchasing structure, which of the following statement best describes the situation?

a.

The department determines which materials will be purchased locally.

b.

The department provides training to the purchasing staff on corporate purchasing policy.

c.

The department will be responsible for purchasing of capital equipment.

d.

The corporate will empower department to conduct purchase research.

e.

The corporate will negotiate with the government contract.

4) Which of the following is most likely a primary cause of poor supplier quality?

a.

Inconsistent communication and misunderstanding of specifications.

b.

Degree of implementation of information technology.

c.

Degree of implementation of earlier supplier involvement.

d.

Nature of product design.

e.

Physical distance between buyer and supplier.

11.)ABC co. is going to restructure its purchasing department to enhance the sense of integration, the company will

a.

assign a expeditor to share the responsibility of buyers.

b.

provide clerical support to the buyers.

c.

provide training to buyers to make them to become specialists.

d.

group buyers into different product line.

e.

appoint a manager to take care of the buying functions.