Which of the Following Is Not One of McVey's Propositions

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of McVey's propositions about the behavior of intermediaries?

• A) The intermediary is a link in a chain forged by the manufacturer.
• B) The intermediary acts primarily as a purchasing agent for his customers.
• C) The intermediary attempts to weld all of his offerings into a family of items that he can sell in combination.
• D) Unless given incentive to do so, intermediaries will not maintain separate records by brands sold.
• E) The intermediary acts secondarily as a selling agent for suppliers.

Understand the concept of justice (interactional, procedural, informational, and distributive) in organizational contexts.

Recognize strategies for workforce adjustment including downsizing, layoffs, and employing contingent workers.

Acknowledge the effects of different human resource strategies on employee morale and job satisfaction.

Identify effective disciplinary programs within organizations.

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Definitions:

Associate Status

A rank or position that signifies a partial or junior level of membership in an organization or profession.

Commercial Products

Goods and services that are produced for sale on the open market.

Rites of Passage

Ceremonies or rituals that mark important transitional periods in a person's life, signifying a change in social status.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose works significantly contributed to the development of social science and the study of sociology and capitalism.