Prices requested for items of the same quality from a specified number of vendors to determine the lowest price.

• A. Competitive employers
• B. Competitive bids
• C. Communication
• D. Listening

Answer: (B)

Competitive bidding is the procurement method used when you want to buy items of the same quality from several vendors and compare prices to find the lowest. By requesting quotes from a specified number of suppliers, you create price competition while maintaining consistent specifications, which helps ensure you get the best value and a fair, transparent process. In practice, you’d define the item specs and quality level, invite bids, and evaluate all offers on price and other factors like delivery and terms. The other choices relate to staffing or communication skills, not purchasing performance.