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What does the responsibility of purchasing depend on?
What does the responsibility of purchasing depend on?
- Organizational structure and management policies (correct)
- The location of the foodservice operation
- The size of the foodservice operation
- The type of food being purchased
What is the first step in the control process and purchasing?
What is the first step in the control process and purchasing?
- Monitoring employee output
- Establishing standards and standard procedures (correct)
- Comparing employee output to established standards
- Training employees to follow standards
What is the second step in the control process and purchasing?
What is the second step in the control process and purchasing?
- Monitoring employee output
- Training employees to follow standards (correct)
- Comparing employee output to established standards
- Establishing standards and standard procedures
What is the third step in the control process and purchasing?
What is the third step in the control process and purchasing?
Who can the responsibility of purchasing be delegated to?
Who can the responsibility of purchasing be delegated to?
Flashcards
Who is responsible for purchasing ?
Who is responsible for purchasing ?
The way an organization is structured and the rules it follows for decision-making.
First step in purchasing control
First step in purchasing control
Setting clear expectations and guidelines for buying goods and services.
Second step in purchasing control
Second step in purchasing control
Ensuring that employees understand and follow the purchasing standards.
Third step in purchasing control
Third step in purchasing control
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Who can be responsible for purchasing?
Who can be responsible for purchasing?
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Study Notes
Control Process and Purchasing
- The responsibility of purchasing depends on the size and complexity of the organization, as well as the nature of the goods or services being purchased.
- The first step in the control process and purchasing is setting standards, which involves establishing specifications for the goods or services to be purchased.
- The second step in the control process and purchasing is measuring performance, which involves tracking and evaluating the quality and timeliness of the goods or services received.
- The third step in the control process and purchasing is taking corrective action, which involves identifying and addressing any deviations from the established standards.
- The responsibility of purchasing can be delegated to a purchasing agent, a procurement officer, or a manager in a larger organization, depending on the size and complexity of the organization.
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Description
Test your knowledge of food and beverage cost control with this quiz focusing on concepts such as cost, sales, food purchasing, and receiving control. Evaluate your understanding of key responsibilities in food purchasing and explore the organizational structures and policies that influence purchasing decisions.
