Lesson plan
Procurement
Procurement is the commercial process of purchasing goods, services, or other works from external sources, and agreeing the terms on which they will be supplied. Major procurement activity may involve the use of a tendering or competitive bidding process. When a government agency buys goods or services through this practice, it is referred to as government procurement or public procurement. Those who work in procurement tend to be known as procurement agents or purchasing agents. The term "procure" may also refer to a contractual obligation to "procure" something, i.e. to "ensure" that the thing is done. As an organizational process, procurement is intended to ensure that the buying organization receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. In practice, the procurement process is commonly organized into seven steps that provide structure and consistency across purchasing activities. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and fluctuations in the prices of goods.…
Article summary
Procurement is the commercial process of purchasing goods, services, or other works from external sources, and agreeing the terms on which they will be supplied. Major procurement activity may involve the use of a tendering or competitive bidding process. When a government agency buys goods or services through this practice, it is referred to as government procurement or public procurement. Those who work in procurement tend to be known as procurement agents or purchasing agents. The term "procure" may also refer to a contractual obligation to "procure" something, i.e. to "ensure" that the thing is done. As an organizational process, procurement is intended to ensure that the buying organization receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. In practice, the procurement process is commonly organized into seven steps that provide structure and consistency across purchasing activities. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and fluctuations in the prices of goods.…
Key claims
- publication date: 1973 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the publication date is "1973". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378786967
Key claims and bibliography are generated from the same tracked claims and sources as the article page.