Department Head Matt Wants the Department Members to Be Convinced

question 23

Multiple Choice

Department head Matt wants the department members to be convinced of the merits of a new procedure. He gets a well-liked worker to speak in favor of the new procedure. Matt is using the persuasion principle known as:

• A) reciprocity.
• B) consistency.
• C) scarcity.
• D) social proof.

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Management

The management of the flow of goods and services, involving the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Trade-Off in Logistics

The balancing act between different logistical aspects, like cost versus speed, to achieve optimal outcomes.

Transportation

The movement of people or goods from one location to another through various modes like trucks, trains, ships, or airplanes.

Warehousing

The practice of storing goods within a designated facility to ensure their preservation and safety before distribution to customers or retailers.