Some of the Radical Changes Brought About by New Technologies

question 48

Multiple Choice

Some of the radical changes brought about by new technologies include:

• A) the stagnation of advertising.
• B) the proliferation of telecommunications into the hands of a few.
• C) an increase in computing costs owing to the growth of licensed software.
• D) a decrease in the standards of corporate ethics.
• E) the creation of an unprecedented set of security and espionage threats.

Grasp the principles behind setting prices through trade discount series.

Realize the importance of discounting practices in influencing stocking and purchasing decisions across the supply chain.

Understand the various types of discounts offered by sellers and manufacturers.

Identify and calculate the effective price after applying trade discounts.

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