Globe-Mart, a Large Chain of Department Stores, Strategically Places Distribution

question 83

Multiple Choice

Globe-Mart, a large chain of department stores, strategically places distribution centers throughout the United States. In this context, Globe-Mart has made a _____ decision.

• A) product layout
• B) facilities location
• C) capacity
• D) product-service mix
• E) process layout

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Definitions:

Return On Sales Ratio

A financial metric measuring the efficiency of a company in generating profit from its sales, calculated by dividing operating profit by total sales.

Financial Statements

Records presenting a snapshot of a business's financial health, encompassing the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its current assets compared to its current liabilities.

Financial Statements

Authorized documents reflecting the economic actions and condition of an organization, individual, or different party, often encompassing the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.