Amazon's Use of the Internet as a Platform to Sell

question 41

Multiple Choice

Amazon's use of the Internet as a platform to sell books more efficiently than traditional bookstores illustrates a use of information services for

• A) low-cost leadership.
• B) marketing effectiveness.
• C) focusing on market niche.
• D) strengthening supplier intimacy.

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Definitions:

Distress

A negative psychological state that arises from situations of strain or difficulty, causing anxiety or suffering.

Mental Disorder

A condition involving significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, reflecting psychological, biological, or developmental dysfunctions.

Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist and academic known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the concept of mental illness, advocating for the rights of patients and the reform of psychiatric practices.

Controlling Individuals

Persons who exert undue influence over the behavior and decisions of others, often in manipulative or harmful ways.