A Transportation Firm Whose Services Are Available to All Shippers

question 195

Multiple Choice

A transportation firm whose services are available to all shippers is called a(n)

• A) freight forwarder.
• B) private carrier.
• C) common carrier.
• D) express carrier.
• E) contract carrier.

---

Definitions:

Role Overload

A situation where an individual is expected to fulfill too many roles or tasks simultaneously, leading to stress and reduced effectiveness.

Boundary Spanning

Activities or behaviors that involve interactions, collaborations, or exchanges across different organizational or social boundaries.

Overlap

The extent to which different tasks, interests, or responsibilities share common elements, areas, or aspects.

Boundary Spanner

An individual who operates at the edges or interface of two or more domains, groups, or organizations, facilitating interaction and understanding.