Using E-Commerce to Buy Directly from the Manufacturer Eliminates the Middlemen

question 14

Multiple Choice

Using e-commerce to buy directly from the manufacturer eliminates the middlemen in the supply chain.Which of the following terms best explains this elimination?

• A) deliberation
• B) mashup
• C) clearinghouse
• D) disintermediation

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Definitions:

Social Emotion

Emotions that depend on the thoughts, feelings, or actions of others, reflecting the social nature of human beings.

Social Emotions

Emotions that arise from interactions with others or from the social environment, reflecting the perceived interdependence among individuals.

Function

In a general context, refers to the purpose, role, or activity that something is designed or used for.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that proposes human emotions are comprised of two components: physical arousal and a cognitive label of that arousal.