Research Paper
Use at least one project you have been a team member of, or a project manager for, as an example to contextualize the research topics below:
All of the following topics must be addressed in order for the paper to be complete:
- Define the importance of purchasing and supply management and how this relates to selecting a qualified supplier.
- and supply management and how this relates to selecting a qualified supplier.
- Discuss how to select strategies for negotiating prices.
- Assemble the steps of the creation of a project supply, service, and material budget from detailed requirements. Illustrate the benefits and costs of outsourcing, and the growth pattern of outsourcing.
- Evaluation of the various organizations that are benchmarks in purchasing and supply management, and their best practices. Provide specific examples of companies who show market leadership in purchasing and supply management.
This is an assignment with a length of eight to ten pages that should integrate the reading, multi-media and class discussions
The Final Paper:
Should be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center.
Include a title page with the following:
- Begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Use at least three scholarly sources, other than the textbook.
- Document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center.
- Include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC
- Review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate