Two Universities Located Within 30 Miles of Each Other Agree

question 26

Multiple Choice

Two universities located within 30 miles of each other agree to allocate their customers so as to help them both.The two schools draw a line down a map and each university agrees to accept students only on their side of the line.What type of horizontal cooperative strategy does this represent?

• A)Market division
• B)Refusal to deal
• C)Reciprocal dealing
• D)Joint venture

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Efficiency

The optimization of a company's supply-side activities to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Responsiveness Spectrum

Describes the range of a company's ability to respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, and market trends quickly and effectively.

Zone of Strategic Fit

A concept in supply chain management that emphasizes the alignment between the supply chain strategy and the competitive strategy of the company.

Increasing Responsiveness

The process of enhancing a company's ability to respond quickly and effectively to customer demands, market changes, or manufacturing needs.