Answer (C) is correct . The Inventory Control Department would be responsible for initiating a purchase. It has access to the inventory records and would therefore know when
Answer (A) is incorrect because Purchasing places orders that have been initiated and authorized by others.
Answer (B) is incorrect because Stores Control has custody of materials; it does not maintain inventory records.
Answer (D) is incorrect because The Production Department manufactures goods and obtains materials from Stores Control.
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The initiation of the purchase of materials and supplies would be the responsibility of the
