A local shopping center requires recurring purchases of cleaning supplies, which it buys from a local supplier. Since the quantities and types are always known, the interaction is completed with little paperwork or need for reevaluation in what is referred to as _________.
A. Task reselling
B. Old task selling
C. Straight rebuy
D. Old task buying
E. Mediated rebuy
Answer: C - A local shopping center requires recurring purchases of cleaning supplies, which it buys from a local supplier. Since the quantities and types are always known, the interaction is completed with little paperwork or need for reevaluation in what is referred to as straight rebuy. Companies streamline and automate their purchase of continuous or recurring supplies or equipment. When these companies have mutually satisfactory business dealings with their suppliers, the purchase of goods or services is done with little effort or consideration of better alternatives. Ultimately, this arrangement is cost effective for both buyers and sellers.