Corporations React to the Various Pressures and Constituencies Connected to the Topic

question 63

Multiple Choice

Corporations react to the various pressures and constituencies connected to the topic of social responsibility in different ways.________ firms make changes when they feel that pressure from constituencies is sufficient such that nonresponsiveness could have a negative economic impact on the firm.

• A) Accommodator
• B) Anticipator
• C) Reactor
• D) Defender

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Definitions:

Overstock

Occurs when a company holds more inventory than it can sell, potentially leading to high holding costs and reduced profitability.

Product Availability

The extent to which a product can readily be found in the market and is accessible to customers.

Tailored Postponement

A supply chain strategy where the manufacturing process is initiated but the final configuration of the product is delayed until the last possible moment to better meet customer demand.

Production Cost

The total expenditure incurred in the manufacturing of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses, significant for pricing and profitability analysis.