Freefields Housing Authority (FHA) is a housing provider that has outsourced a range of management services using fixed-price long-term contracts. FHA’s regular supplier credit reviews have identified that some key outsourced service suppliers are at risk of insolvency due to high inflation rates observed in the macroeconomic climate. Which of the following actions would enable FHA to reduce this risk for the lifetime of the affected contracts?
When is an adversarial style of negotiation appropriate?
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?
In a negotiation for a new contract, the supplier suggests the buyer to shorten payment period from 45 days to 15 days because they are investing in new facilities to expand the supply capacity. The buyer replies that she can only sign off the deal if the payment period is 30 days ormore since it often takes at least 30 days for her company to collect the payment from customers. A permission from senior management is required for this suggestion. In order to ensure that supplier understands the matter, she reiterates it throughout the meeting. Which tactics is she using?
1. Outrageous initial demand
2. Salami slicing
3. Lack of authority
4. Broken record
Which type of question is most effective for checking facts in negotiation?
Which type of question should be used to receive affirmation on statement?
John Browne, a junior buyer for a corporation, is analyzing the global supply market before undertaking negotiations and is wondering whether foreign exchange rates are important to factor into his research. Should John consider the foreign exchange rates?
Lina Rawlins is a senior buyer working for a medical equipment company. Lina is in charge of the company’s largest supplier account, Great Barrington Gas (GBG), a medical equipment supplier. Recently GBG’s performance has declined, which has led to an increasing number of rejected items. Lina is aware of the seriousness of this, given the nature of the item, and has asked GBG to attend an urgent meeting. In the meeting, Lina asked the GBG representative “Can you tell me exactly what you are doing to ensure quality?” What type of question is Lina asking?
The bargaining power of buyers is likely to be high in relation to suppliers in which of the following situations?
Which of the following are internal factors when a supplier is making its pricing decision?
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