MNM2604 ASSIGNEMNT 1 2025 SEMESTER 1 Question 1 Question Text: Molefe, the senior buyer at Konik, oversees the procurement of print materials for food product packaging. The general manager has assigned Molefe the responsibility of selecting suppliers an

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Question 1

Question Text:
Molefe, the senior buyer at Konik, oversees the procurement of print materials for
food product packaging. The general manager has assigned Molefe the responsibility
of selecting suppliers and evaluating their ability to meet the predetermined quality
criteria for print material. Which stage of the buying process is Konik in?

Options:
a. Searching and evaluating potential suppliers
b. Determining the characteristics and quantity of products needed
c. Recognising the need
d. Selecting suppliers

Correct Answer:
d. Selecting suppliers
Molefe is tasked with selecting suppliers and evaluating their ability to meet quality
criteria, which aligns with the "selecting suppliers" stage of the buying process.



Question 2

Question Text:
Daliot, a small pizza retail store, currently sources pizza ingredients and cheese from
many suppliers. Cheese is a standard ingredient in the pizzas and constitutes a
significant portion of the overall cost. Now Daliot is considering switching to a
different supplier who can provide cheese at a more affordable price. This is an
example of … products.

Options:
a. Strategic product
b. Bottleneck products
c. Leverage products
d. Routine products

Correct Answer:
c. Leverage products
Cheese is a significant cost component, and Daliot is looking to leverage better
pricing from a new supplier, which is characteristic of leverage products.




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