Week 7 Assignment - Purchasing in Organizations

W7

Purchasing in Organizations Assignment

Write an academic paper of 4 pages in APA 7th edition style to address each of the three (3) purchase situations commonly encountered by organizations for a typical purchase for the following organizations:

· Wendy’s or McDonald’s

· Mercedes-Benz or another automobile dealerships in the U.S.

· Target or a supermarket chain

Assignment Questions

1. How do these organizations typically respond to one of the different purchase situations?

2. Explain the selection and steps involved in the organization’s purchasing and the types of employees that might be involved in the purchase decision.

3. Evaluate the potential influence of corporate culture on the purchasing decisions in these organizations. How might cultural factors like risk aversion or innovation orientation affect the process?

4. What motivates the organization’s purchasing decisions? How does the organization’s purchasing decisions relate to its identity?

5. Assess the impact of external factors (e.g., economic conditions, regulatory environment, competitive landscape) on the purchasing decisions of one of these organizations.

· Cite eight (8) peer-reviewed articles not including your textbook.

· Use specific examples and scenarios to illustrate your points.

· Incorporate relevant theories and models of organizational buying behavior in your analysis.