OBJECTIVE LIST
CHAPTER 1
CORE CONCEPTS: THE ROLE OF PURCHASING IN THE VALUE CHAIN
1. Provide definitions for the following concepts. pg.2 &4
a) Purchasing (2 marks)
b) Value chain (2 marks)
2. Explain the role and importance that purchasing and supply function play in a
company’s value chain. (3 marks) pg.2
3. Provide a description of the primary (physical) and support (technical) activities
in the value chain. (4 marks) pg.4
4. Elaborate on the five generic categories of primary activities in the value chain.
(5 x 2 marks) pg. 4
5. Elaborate on the four categories of support activities in the value chain. (4 x 2
marks) pg.4
6. Name and explain the different categories of manufacturing processes under
primary activities. (6 marks) pg.5
7. Procurement activities may be related to supplying products and services for
the other support functions. Name these functions. (7 marks) pg.6
8. Provide the specific activities that the purchasing function covers.(7marks) pg.7
9. Provide the purchasing process model with the aid of a diagram. (8) pg 28/38
10. Give a definition for the following concepts. (8 marks) pg. 30,7,9,38,39
11. Name and explain the different types of purchased goods. (2) each) pg. 15