Ast computers purchases most of its parts from several suppliers and then assembles products based on customer specifications. the company's hard drive supplier's contract will expire soon and ast intends to shop around for a new supplier. the purchasing process could involve all of the following except
a. market research.
b. description.
c. sampling.
d. negotiation.
e. inspection

The a/p clerk of a company writes the checks for vendors, and the controller signs the checks. the a/p clerk hasdevised a plan to give herself a raise. she creates a new vendor for her friend's business and creates two purchaseorders for random car detailing services for $75 and $70. she writes the checks to pay these new vendors knowing thecontroller will only pay close attention to checks over $100. she delivers the checks to her friend to deposit in his bankaccount, and then he writes her a personal check for the full amount of $145.ceventually, what will be the effect of her actions? what can the company do to prevent this type of behavior? due mondav