Jennifer is the purchasing manager for the local public school system. Recently, the school received a large grant to make technology-related purchases to enable students to have better access to computers and utilize the Internet. Jennifer is working with the teachers and they recently developed product specifications that are necessary or required for tablet or laptop computers. What is the next stage in the purchase decision process for Jennifer and the teachers?
A) search and evaluate possible products and suppliers
B) problem recognition
C) select product/supplier and order products
D) evaluate product and supplier performance

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The next stage in the purchase decision process for Jennifer and the teachers is to search and evaluate possible products and suppliers. They have already developed product specifications, now they need to identify potential products and suppliers that meet those specifications.

Jennifer Is the Purchasing Manager for the Local Public School