Elizabeth Works as the Purchasing Agent for the Business Department

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth works as the purchasing agent for the business department at the local college. One of the staff members has asked her to order a new desk chair because the stuffing is coming out of her old one. Elizabeth approves the purchase, and the school buys the desk chair. The more Elizabeth researched the chair, however, the more impressed she became. Elizabeth suffers from back problems, and this desk chair had a number of adjustment settings and strong cushioning. Elizabeth operates her own small consulting business from her home office in her off-hours. The chair she currently has for her desk in the office is highly uncomfortable. Despite its expense, Elizabeth decides to purchase the chair for her home office. The first purchase is a _____________, and the second purchase is a ____________________.

A) business; consumer
B) consumer; consumer
C) business; business
D) consumer; business
E) industrial; consumer