Multiple choice

An organisation has decided to purchase hybrid delivery vehicles in response to soaring fuel prices. Which step does this illustrate in business buying process?

  1. Determining the characteristics of the needed product

  2. Recognizing a problem or opportunity

  3. Searching for qualified sources

  4. Evaluating proposals and selecting suppliers
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The business buying process begins with problem recognition - identifying a need or opportunity. Soaring fuel prices created a problem (high operating costs), prompting the organization to consider hybrid vehicles. This is step one, before product specification (step 2), supplier search (step 3), or proposal evaluation (step 4). The trigger was external market conditions, not an internal review.

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