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What is the primary role of a procuring entity?
What is the primary role of a procuring entity?
- To provide consultancy services to the client
- To negotiate deals with suppliers on behalf of the client
- To manage the procurement budget for the organization
- To engage and be responsible for the procurement and awarding of contracts for goods, services and works (correct)
What is the key distinction between consultancy services and non-consultancy services?
What is the key distinction between consultancy services and non-consultancy services?
- Consultancy services are provided by individuals, while non-consultancy services are provided by firms
- Consultancy services are always more expensive than non-consultancy services
- Consultancy services are usually intellectual in nature, while non-consultancy services involve the use of equipment and specific methodologies (correct)
- Consultancy services are always related to advisory and project-related work, while non-consultancy services are not
What is the key difference between a supplier and a service provider?
What is the key difference between a supplier and a service provider?
- There is no key difference between a supplier and a service provider
- A supplier fulfills a requirement on a one-off basis, while a service provider fulfills a requirement over a definite or indefinite period
- A supplier provides goods, while a service provider provides services (correct)
- A supplier is an individual, while a service provider is a firm
What are the main categories of goods referred to in the text?
What are the main categories of goods referred to in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of consultancy service mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of consultancy service mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between purchasing and procurement?
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between purchasing and procurement?
What is the primary role of a buyer in the context of procurement?
What is the primary role of a buyer in the context of procurement?
Which of the following activities is not considered part of the procurement process?
Which of the following activities is not considered part of the procurement process?
Which of the following statements about procurement is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about procurement is incorrect?
Which of the following activities is not included in the definition of purchasing provided in the text?
Which of the following activities is not included in the definition of purchasing provided in the text?
