The Profex textbook for this subject, states that `specifications are said to be `the heart of the con- tract'. The book then goes on to state that goods supplied must be `fit for...'
Answer(s): D
'Fit for purpose'.This expression is used as / in definitions of quality, as well as being included in parts of UK legisla- tion (Sale of Goods Act).
You work as a buyer for a large international corporation. You are currently involved in negotiating a high-value contract, and one of the supplier's representatives offers to take you to a dog-racing event, with all expenses paid. The offer is open to the whole of your procurement team. What do you do?
Answer(s): A
Surely you know readily you should decline?
The purpose of a specification is (select all that apply):
Answer(s): A,C,D
All of the ones shown, except acting as a means of exchange, which is one of the parts of a defini-tion of money.
Van Weele wrote that `quality is the degree in which XXXX requirements are met. We speak of a quality product or quality service when supplier and XXXX agree on requirements and those re-quirements are met'.
Quality, like most things in business, is ultimately about the customer.
Thinking of Carter's 10 C's, the `c' for Commitment refers to:
Answer(s): C
Commitment to Quality.You will need to know the 10 C's for various exams at Advanced Certificate, CIPS Diploma, and possibly beyond...
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