Costs Most Likely to Be Affected by Differences Between Brick-And-Mortar

question 33

Multiple Choice

Costs most likely to be affected by differences between brick-and-mortar businesses and e-business companies are:

• A)Order handling costs
• B)Inventory costs
• C)Promotion costs
• D)All of the above
• E)Options A and B only

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Definitions:

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Uncertainty Avoidance

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Predeparture Training

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Foreign Assignment

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