EBK MINDTAPV2.0 CONTEMPORARY MARKETING,
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Author: Kurtz
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Chapter 19, Problem 5CTE
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To discuss: The reason why the competitive bidding is an important factor in most of the major purchase decisions.
Competitive bidding refers to the process of issue of a bid particularly a public bid. Here companies will make the best proposal for a specific contract or project.
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