When purchasing disposable surgical gowns,Mercy Hospital's vice president of purchasing analyzes whether the hospital should buy disposable gowns or reusable gowns.If the findings favor disposable gowns,then the operating-room administrator compares various competitors' products and prices and makes a choice.Surgeons influence the decision retroactively by reporting their satisfaction with the particular brand.In this situation,the operating-room administrator performs the role of the ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The operating-room administrator performs the role of the decider, as they are responsible for comparing products and prices and making the final purchasing decision.

When Purchasing Disposable Surgical Gowns,Mercy Hospital's Vice President of Purchasing