Describe the purpose of a requisition.

Description should include

• the definition of requisition—a written request for something authorized but not made available automatically
• the importance of a requisition serving as a record of a supply order from inventory.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How does a requisition differ from a purchase order?

Communication

• Why should handwritten requisitions be clear and legible?

Leadership

• What is the effect of written requisitions on profitability?

Management

• How are requisitions used in large food service operations?
• Why should requisitions be submitted in a timely manner?