FUNCTIONS OF JUNIOR CLERKS IN TH PURCHASING

DEPARTMENT
To deal with the management of budgeting expenditure.
To provide an efficient daily basic supply of raw materials for
each department.
To purchase new stocks.

METHODOLOGY
In order for this project to be completed the questionnaires,
interview and observation method were used to collect data.
Questionnaire
Two questionnaires were handed out to T.Perreira and R.Kidhar of
the purchasing department. This method was used because
questionnaires are more time efficient.
Interview
The interview took approximately 10-15 minutes and the total
amount of questions that was asked were five (5). This method
was used because it gives immediate feedback and more in-dept
information will be collected.
Observation
Observation help to validate information collected by means of
questionnaires or interview, in order to provide authentic
information on the use of equipment.

FIVE QUESTIONS IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE ASKED OF THE

JUNIOR CLERKS IN THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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List three functions of the department.

State the functions you carry out while purchasing goods.
List three errors made when purchasing goods.
State the difficulties faced when purchasing goods.
Identify the documents used in the department.

REGULATIONS AND POLOCIES GOVERNING STERLING

PRODUCTS LIMITED
Legislation
No eating and drinking during working hours in the
department.
Staff rules
Employees must not use cellular phones during working
hours.
Safe and Health
All safety equipment must be worn at all times.