A manager in a garment manufacturing company decided to replace the plastic shopping bags currently used in his company with bags made of recyclable material. Consequently, he asked the operations officer to gather relevant information and send a list of alternatives to him. In the business buying process, the manager is preparing a(n) ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The manager is preparing a general needs description as he is asking the operations officer to gather relevant information and send a list of alternatives. The manager has identified a problem (the use of plastic shopping bags) and is now seeking a general description of potential solutions. A proposal solicitation would come after the general needs description, where potential suppliers would be invited to submit offers, and an order-routine specification would come after a supplier has been selected.

A Manager in a Garment Manufacturing Company Decided to Replace