Answer:
E. Purchasing inputs such as raw materials, resources, equipment and supplies
Explanation:
In business, <u>Procurement</u><u> </u>is the process of acquiring goods/services in order to support operational activities.
It includes all the aspects related to a purchase: price ( estimates, biddings ) , payment terms, good specifications, quality, delivery, volumes, etc.
Answer:
Purchases= $1,091,000
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Beginning Raw materials inventory = $549,000
Ending Raw materials inventory= $612,000
The raw materials used in production= $1,028,000.
<u>To calculate the raw material purchased, we need to use the following formula:</u>
Purchases= production + ending inventory - beginning inventory
Purchases= 1,028,000 + 612,000 - 549,000
Purchases= $1,091,000
Answer:
Legal and environmental.
Explanation:
PEST is a short form for political, economic, social, and technological factors. These are external factors likely to impact business performance. Entrepreneurs should analyze, understand them, and include their effects in business plans.
Other external factors that may affect business performance are legal and environmental.
For the legal factors, an entrepreneur should analyze the impact of possible changes in laws and legal interpretations on their businesses. In the environmental analysis, the entrepreneur should be aware of the industry's environmental regulations and restrictions. They should plan for possible changes in license limitations.
