A Buyer May Be Compelled to Purchase by Specification When

Multiple Choice

A buyer may be compelled to purchase by specification when:

A) a high degree of supplier expertise or skill is required and difficult to define.
B) the internal user's preferences are impossible to overcome.
C) a supplier holds a needed patent.
D) an opportunity exists to purchase identical requirements from several sources.
E) the buyer wants the supplier to decide how to make the most suitable product.