Efforts to Gain Power, Influence Those in Power, Bring New

question 34

Multiple Choice

Efforts to gain power, influence those in power, bring new people to power, or throw current leaders out are forms of

• A)autocracy.
• B)pluralism.
• C)democracy.
• D)interest-group bargaining.
• E)politics.

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Definitions:

Inventory Management

The supervision of non-capitalized assets (inventory) and stock items, a component of supply chain management that involves overseeing the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouses and from these facilities to point of sale.

Supply Chain

A network of entities, including suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, involved in the production, transportation, and distribution of goods from raw materials to final consumers.

Just-In-Time

A supply chain and inventory management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules to reduce inventory costs.

Supply Chain Orientation

A management philosophy that guides the actions of company members toward the goal of actively managing the upstream and downstream flows of goods, services, finances, and information across the supply chain.