QUESTION 1

(a) Make difference between single sourcing and multiple sourcing.

(b) What criteria should an organization take into consideration for centralization or decentralization of the purchasing function?

QUESTION 2

(a) Why ethics is vital to purchasing staff?

(b) The conduct of public officials to ensure ethical purchasing rests on the escaping of conflict of interest, non-acceptance of business gifts and hospitality, ensuring fair competition and non-disclosing confidential information. Examine on above issues.

QUESTION 3

(a) Classify supply chain and supply chain management.
(b) Enumerate typical activities in a supply chain.
(c) Illustrate three methods of collaboration in a supply chain.

QUESTION 4

Write down briefly on the following terms.

(a) Public Procurement
(b) E-Procurement
(c) Reverse Logistics