An Efficient Supply Chain and Information System Can Improve a Retailer's

question 80

Multiple Choice

An efficient supply chain and information system can improve a retailer's return on assets (ROA) because the system

• A) increases sales and net profit margins, without increasing inventory.
• B) increases sales and net profit margins by increasing inventory.
• C) reduces sales, but increases net profit margins by increasing inventory.
• D) reduces net profit margins, but increases sales by increasing inventory.
• E) reduces net profit margins by festering sales, without increasing inventory.

Recognize the significance of the circadian rhythm and its impact on human behavior.

Describe the functions and uses of an electroencephalograph (EEG) in measuring brain activity.

Comprehend the evolutionary perspectives on consciousness.

Analyze the effects of external stimuli on consciousness and unconsciousness.

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Definitions:

Strategic Alliances

Business agreements between two or more companies to work together toward achieving mutually beneficial strategic goals.

IT and Internet

The study and application of systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information through computers and telecommunication devices.

Bureaucracy

A system of government or business that is characterized by fixed rules, a hierarchy of authority, and a complex structure of administration and control.

Worker Empowerment

Strategies and practices that give employees authority and power to make decisions and contribute to the company's success.