Which of the following best explains 'decentralized purchasing structure'?
A) All managers can make purchasing decisions.
B) All business unit managers can request purchasing orders.
C) All business unit managers can authorise invoices to be paid for purchases.
D) All business unit managers are responsible for their own financial results and therefore are responsible for all of its purchasing activities.

Question

Which of the following best explains 'decentralized purchasing structure'? 
A) All managers can make purchasing decisions. 
B) All business unit managers can request purchasing orders. 
C) All business unit managers can authorise invoices to be paid for purchases. 
D) All business unit managers are responsible for their own financial results and therefore are responsible for all of its purchasing activities.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Decentralized purchasing structure refers to a model where each business unit or department has its own purchasing department, responsible for its own purchasing decisions and financial results. This means that each business unit manager is responsible for all of its purchasing activities.

Which of the Following Best Explains 'Decentralized Purchasing Structure