Abstract
Organizational purchasing usually involves numerous functional areas within a business. However, the specific nature of the interaction among various areas is relatively unknown. This research contributes to the body of knowledge in this area by examining the role that the engineering function plays in a variety of purchase situations. The results indicated that the engineering function often plays a major role in the purchasing process. This has specific implications for the content of academic programs in engineering. Additionally, the results have significant implications for both improving purchasing effectiveness and enhancing the flow of communications within organizations.
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