Which of the following types of question are likely to be the most effective to check facts in negotiations?
AB Manufacturing seeks to buy a new materials resource planning (MRP) software system. At the ‘defining the business need’ stage of the procurement cycle, the procurement manager ensured that all the internal stakeholders involved had the power to contribute and sign off on requirements. For the MRP system, the procurement manager consulted the head of production planning of AB Manufacturing. The head of production contributed to demand levels, existing manufacturing planning, and existing staff levels. What type of power does the head of production demonstrate?
Which of the following is the internal factor that is taken into price of a product?
A negotiation meeting commences with the supplier asking the buyer 'How do you feel about the service you receive from us currently?', followed by 'What do you think about our latest products?' and 'How do we compare with other suppliers you use?'
The supplier is using which type of questions?