Please answer 1,2,3, & 4 as they are all based on the reading.

purchase can be critical to gaining a competitive advantage. produce and food items but also extend to the sourcing of national contracts for nonperishable goods such as bath towels, electronics, staff apparel, energy, and contract services. negotiation, contracting, and information exchange Any number of events will trigger the involvement of Paul Davis's supply chain team: - Existing contracts expire. - Individual hotel brands seek new products. - Hotel property design teams generate ideas. - New categories of products emerge and need evaluation. - A particular hotel needs help with a local service contract. buying and information exchange processes begin. Questions 1. Should Starwood maintain a cooperative orientation or a competitive orientation with its suppliers for the kind of items described here? 2. What types of information should Starwood exchange with its bed linens and terrycloth supplier? What does Starwood risk by sharing too much information