AST Computers Purchases Most of Its Parts from Several Suppliers

Multiple Choice

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.