2. To which phase of the management process does each activity relate? Description Management Process Phase A. After discovering a large amount of rework costs from the use of a cheaper material, the purchasing manager buys a higher quality material. B. Top management discusses ideas to develop a new product. C. Feedback from customers used to identify weaknesses in the company's shipping policy D. Comparison of the previous period's use of materials to the budgeted amount of materials to use E. Ensuring workers take the allotted break times with the use of time cards