Question

question 1
an organizations purchasing decisions can be influenced by ______________ such as a tornado destroying a factory that produces supplies necessary for the organizations operations.
interpersonal influences
organizational factors
merchandisers and category advisors
impulse factors
environmental factors

Explanation:

A tornado is a natural - occurring environmental event. Such external environmental events can disrupt the supply chain and thus influence an organization's purchasing decisions. Interpersonal factors involve relationships among people, organizational factors pertain to internal aspects of the organization, merchandisers and category advisors are related to product - related advice, and impulse factors are related to sudden, unplanned urges.

Answer:

E. environmental factors