typical purchasing department is responsible for:
A) developing the company's goals.
B) writing the company's mission statement.
C) the acquisition of a broad range of materials and supplies.
D) monitoring the executives' expense accounts.
E) selling a broad range of materials and products.

Question

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The purchasing department is responsible for acquiring a broad range of materials and supplies to support the organization's operations.

Answer: D 
 It is not typical for the purchasing department to monitor the executives' expense accounts. This responsibility typically falls to the accounting or finance department.

Therefore, the best choice is C.

Typical Purchasing Department Is Responsible For