A Company That Practices Disintermediation Is

question 128

Multiple Choice

A company that practices disintermediation is

• A)utilizing data management systems to speed up the delivery process
• B)using several distribution centers to streamline its delivery process
• C)purchasing materials and goods from countries that are outside of the country's base operations
• D)eliminating intermediaries in the delivery of its products to consumers
• E)estimating inventory based on forecasts of average demand

Recognize the relationship between franchisor and franchisee including roles and responsibilities.

Analyze the implications of agency problems such as adverse selection and moral hazard in business operations.

Explore the impact of compensation structures on employee behavior and organizational outcomes.

Examine strategies for managing and motivating staff in the face of technology-induced shirking.

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Definitions:

Exclusionary Personas

User archetypes designed to outline the characteristics of potential users who are specifically not the target audience for a product or service, aiming for a more focused marketing strategy.

Entrepreneur

A person who creates, organizes, and manages a business venture, taking on financial risks in hopes of profit.

Early Majority

A term used in the diffusion of innovations theory to describe the first significant segment of the population to adopt a new product or innovation after the early adopters.

Crossed The Chasm

A concept describing the transition of a technology product from early adoption to widespread acceptance and use in the mainstream market.