In the 20th Century,managers of Railroads Let Airlines,barges,pipelines,and Trucks Take Business

question 166

Multiple Choice

In the 20th century,managers of railroads let airlines,barges,pipelines,and trucks take business away from them because their strategies were developed only for the railroad business,rather than a broader definition of the ________ business.

• A)transportation
• B)transcontinental shipping
• C)passenger travel
• D)product delivery
• E)bulk cargo

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