Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be a Core

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to be a core competency of a fast-food restaurant chain?

• A) Cost reduction leading to low-cost product
• B) Inventory control to ensure adequate product availability
• C) Flexibility to allow customers many customized product offerings
• D) Quick preparation of product

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Definitions:

Buffer

An entity or zone that lies between two or more areas (often countries) and serves to mitigate or prevent direct conflict between them.

Rice Plantations

Large agricultural estates specifically designed for the cultivation of rice, historically significant in the American South where they were worked by enslaved African Americans.

South Carolina

A state located in the southeastern region of the United States, known for its historical significance in the American Civil War and as the site of the first battles.

Black Majority

A demographic situation where the majority of a population or community consists of Black or African American individuals.