Presented below are descriptions of two key controls in the expenditure cycle.Review each description and address the questions presented.

1.The Purchasing Department sends the Receiving Department a blind copy of every purchase order issued.

a.Explain why sending the purchase order to the Receiving Department is an authorization control.

b.What is meant by the term "blind copy" when referring to a purchase order?

c.What risk is the providing of a blind copy of the purchase order to the Receiving Department attempting to reduce?