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Organizational buyers are divided into three markets, which are


A) industrial, wholesaler, and retailer.
B) industrial, retailer, and government.
C) retailer, manufacturer, and government.
D) industrial, government, and ultimate consumer.
E) industrial, reseller, and government.

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Walmart asked that Procter & Gamble (P&G) electronically link to its computerized cash register scanning system, allowing for direct electronic ordering and replenishing for all of its stores. This way, Walmart can tell P&G what merchandise it needs, along with how much, when, and to which store to deliver on a daily basis. Walmart is engaged in


A) ISO 9000 certification.
B) ISO 14000 certification.
C) a supply partnership.
D) sustainable development.
E) cause marketing.

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At which stage of the organizational buying decision process would purchasing and engineering personnel visit potential suppliers to assess their quality control?


A) alternative evaluation
B) problem recognition
C) information search
D) purchase decision
E) post-purchase behavior

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A buy class situation affects buying center tendencies in different ways. If there are two or three people involved, the problem is minor modification, and the suppliers considered are the present, the buy class situation is most likely a


A) conditional buy.
B) straight rebuy.
C) new buy.
D) modified rebuy.
E) standard buy.

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Several people often participate in the organizational buying process. Called a __________, these people share common goals, risks, and knowledge important to a purchase decision.


A) buying center
B) buying cohort
C) sustainable procurement committee
D) stakeholder group
E) purchasing department

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There are seven commonly used organizational buying criteria. One of them is


A) price.
B) loyalty.
C) flexibility.
D) adaptability.
E) consumer demand.

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A software company has updated its logo. It now needs to order new letterhead and business cards. This purchase would be a


A) modified rebuy.
B) straight rebuy.
C) new buy.
D) standard reorder.
E) class buy.

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Firms marketing consumer products or services often try to reach thousands or millions of individuals or households. Firms selling to organizations


A) try to reach tens of millions of wholesalers, retailers, and government units.
B) are restricted to far fewer buyers.
C) hope to obtain similar numbers of business customers, or even more.
D) do not have customers, per se.
E) simultaneously purchase from organizational buyers and ultimate consumers.

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What is the last stage of the organizational buying decision process?


A) information search
B) post-purchase behavior
C) alternative evaluation
D) purchase decision
E) purveyor review

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When prospective buyers observe the bids of others and decide whether or not to increase the bid price, it is called a


A) forward auction.
B) reverse auction.
C) Webfront auction.
D) traditional auction.
E) bidder's war.

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Which of the following statements about Trek Bicycles is false?


A) Trek's Eco Design initiative is an example of sustainable procurement.
B) Trek has an extensive product line of bicycles.
C) Trek has always been on the cutting edge, using the latest innovations in its designs.
D) Trek views the bicycle as an important form of alternative transportation, not just as recreation.
E) Trek's business model has evolved from manufacturing bicycles to marketing other two- and four-wheeled vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) .

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The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) designates industries with a numerical code in a defined structure. A six-digit coding system is used. The first two digits designate


A) a country of origin.
B) an industry group.
C) a specific industry.
D) an individual country-level national industry.
E) a sector of the economy.

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Which of the following statements about e-marketplaces that act as independent trading communities is false?


A) These trading communities allow buyers to easily compare offerings from various sellers.
B) Independent trading communities charge a fee for their service.
C) Independent trading communities often consist of thousands of geographically dispersed buyers and sellers.
D) This independent type of trading community is favored by large companies.
E) Independent trading communities often operate in an environment where demand and supply fluctuations cause volatile prices.

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The department secretary orders pens, copy paper, and printer ink cartridges for the department from the Corporate Express catalog nearly every month. This is an example of a


A) new buy.
B) straight rebuy.
C) modified rebuy.
D) make-buy.
E) standard reorder.

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Which of the following characterizes organizational buyer-seller relationships?


A) Purchases are often made after brief negotiations.
B) Purchases are usually of small dollar values.
C) Long-term contracts are often prevalent.
D) Reciprocal arrangements are prohibited by the federal government.
E) Delivery schedules are largely irrelevant.

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According to the textbook, JCPenney buys paper for which of the following media?


A) in-store signage
B) special advertising inserts in magazines such as Cosmopolitan
C) newspaper inserts and direct mail pieces
D) annual and 10-K reports
E) point-of-purchase displays

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JCPMedia, Inc. paper buyers are thoroughly trained in


A) shopping center management.
B) break-even analysis.
C) retail management.
D) consumer decision practices.
E) many facets of purchasing.

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At which stage of the organizational buying decision process would purchasing assess the financial status of potential suppliers?


A) problem recognition
B) information search
C) alternative evaluation
D) purchase decision
E) post-purchase behavior

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All of the following people are part of the Trek buying center except


A) Trek executives.
B) production workers.
C) representatives from research and development.
D) quality control employees.
E) a purchasing manager.

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Dell, Inc., sells surplus, refurbished, or closeout computer merchandise at its dellauction.com website to many buyers who bid competitively against one another. This is an example of a(n)


A) traditional auction.
B) reverse auction.
C) bidder's war.
D) I-auction.
E) Webfront auction.

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