Definitely Scrumptious Co., a cookie manufacturer, decides to expand into cake manufacturing. It begins the buying process for cake molds, toppings, and icing equipment by setting product specifications and evaluating sources of supply. This is an example of a

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This is an example of a new-task buy because the company is venturing into a new product line (cakes) that requires purchasing new types of items (cake molds, toppings, and icing equipment) that they have not previously bought. This involves setting product specifications and evaluating new suppliers, which is characteristic of a new-task buy situation.