Question 1: Read the case below and answer the following questions: (8 marks):

You are a purchasing manager at Sanofi Pharmaceutical Company. Sanofi is a very large company and you are the only person responsible for planning, deciding and controlling all purchases at the company. You have just received a notification informing you that the salespeople at Sanofi need new cars due to the urgent need of visiting customers and patients of the company.

1. Based on your study of the decision-making process, how would you take your decision in choosing the best type of cars for the sales representatives? Fill in the table below and explain every step in a clear and focused manner and show your calculations.

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2. According to the case, (a) do you think the decision-making style is centralized or decentralized? (b) Explain your answer (2 marks).