The Chief Disadvantage to a Firm That Decides to Follow

question 6

Multiple Choice

The chief disadvantage to a firm that decides to follow a product specialization strategy in selecting target markets is that ________.

• A) no synergy exists
• B) logistics can become a nightmare
• C) the product may be supplanted by an entirely new technology
• D) competitors can easily copy any new product introductions
• E) e-commerce becomes difficult for the company

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Definitions:

Future Generations

Future cohorts of people who will live after the current generation and are considered in planning and policy discussions, especially concerning sustainability and environmental preservation.

Closed-loop

A system where the products, materials, or resources are recycled back into the process, minimizing waste and the need for new raw materials.

Returned Goods

Items that have been sold and later returned by the customer to the seller, usually due to issues like defects, dissatisfaction, or the wrong product being delivered.

Logistics Functions

The tasks involved in the planning, implementation, and control of the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption.