Purchasing managers may be willing to pay more to reduce personal risk, especially if the quality or reliability of a supplier is in question. This can include paying extra for faster shipping or making sure that the supplier has a solid reputation. The other options (A, B, and D) are all generally untrue and not representative of the role of purchasing managers.

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Purchasing Managers

Question 152

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Purchasing managers

A) are, in general, not very well educated.
B) always buy from the lowest price supplier.
C) may be willing to pay more to reduce personal risk.
D) are usually the last ones a salesperson sees, after the order has been approved by the gatekeepers.
E) None of the above is true.

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