BSSL2102 Procurement Management Chapter 5 Quiz
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What is the significance of services procurement according to the text?

  • It is less important than purchasing goods
  • It is unrelated to the efficiency of procurement standards
  • It does not contribute to competitive advantage
  • It allows organizations to focus on specialized tasks (correct)

    • Why do many organizations outsource tasks they're not specialized in?

  • To reduce accountability objectives
  • To focus on their core functions (correct)
  • To complicate the procurement process
  • To increase their spending with service providers

    • How does outsourcing tasks contribute to the organization's efficiency and accountability objectives?

  • It hinders the organization's core functions
  • It reduces the importance of procurement standards
  • It streamlines the organization's core functions (correct)
  • It complicates open and competitive procurement standards

    • In which scenario might a healthcare institution outsource its janitorial services?

    <p>To enable the healthcare staff to focus on patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the importance of legal services in procurement?

    <p>It is one of the topics covered in services procurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the significance of services procurement according to the text?

    <p>It allows organizations to focus on their core functions and gain a competitive edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do organizations spend a greater amount with service providers than with suppliers of goods?

    <p>Organizations are increasingly outsourcing tasks they're not specialized in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the outsourcing of tasks by organizations, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To focus on core functions and enhance competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In services procurement, why might a healthcare institution contract out its janitorial services to a specialized cleaning company?

    <p>To focus healthcare staff on patient care and core functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the role of legal services in procurement?

    <p>Legal services are important but not the sole focus in procurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do organizations spend a greater amount with service providers than with suppliers of goods?

    <p>Services procurement aligns with broader efficiency and accountability objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the outsourcing of tasks by organizations mentioned in the text?

    <p>To streamline the organization's core functions and improve market share</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does outsourcing tasks in services procurement contribute to achieving broader efficiency objectives?

    <p>By reducing the need for specialized skills within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the significance of legal services in procurement?

    <p>Legal services are crucial for ensuring ethical practices in procurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, why might a healthcare institution contract out its janitorial services to a specialized cleaning company?

    <p>To focus on patient care and streamline core functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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