Scenario 8.1
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Samsung is entering the home appliance market with its new French Door Refrigerator.In designing the production facility,it has a need for various pieces of equipment,including the perpetual assembly belt-drive,quasi-assembly pods,and finishing stations.The purchasing agent for the appliance division is inquiring about who will be needed for input on the purchasing decision.Samsung has already contacted several producers of the quasi-assembly pods,and has begun negotiations with their sales representatives.
-Refer to Scenario 8.1.What type of business purchase is Samsung undertaking?
A)Modified rebuy
B)Straight rebuy
C)New-task
D)Straight purchase
E)New rebuy

Question

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Samsung is entering a new market with their French Door Refrigerator and therefore undertaking a new-task business purchase, which involves a significant amount of decision-making and a high level of involvement from different departments within the organization. The fact that Samsung has already contacted several producers of the quasi-assembly pods suggests that they are actively searching for the best options available, and the purchasing agent will likely need input from various stakeholders before making a final decision on the equipment to purchase.

Scenario 8.1 Use the Following to Answer the Questions