In an entity-relationship (E-R) diagram for the purchasing process, you would expect that the word yield would appear in the diamond showing the relationship between:
A) PURCHASE_REQUISITIONS and INVENTORY_RECEIPT
B) PURCHASE_ORDERS and PURCHASE_RECEIPTS
C) VENDOR and PURCHASE_ORDERS
D) VENDOR and PURCHASE_REQUISITIONS

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The word yield refers to the quantity or amount of goods or services received in a transaction. In the purchasing process, this would be represented by the relationship between the PURCHASE_ORDERS and PURCHASE_RECEIPTS entities. The purchase order specifies what and how much is being ordered, while the purchase receipt indicates what and how much was actually received. The yield can then be calculated as the ratio of the amount received to the amount ordered. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

In an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram for the Purchasing Process, You