Why Might Vertical Systems Be a Business Ethics Issue? ​

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why might vertical systems be a business ethics issue? ​

• A)​They can result in lower wages for factory workers.
• B)​They can increase consumerism and planned obsolescence.
• C)​They can result in a channel member having too much control.
• D)​They cut out the need for retailers and wholesalers.
• E)​They threaten the existence of large multinational corporations.

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Definitions:

Logistics

Process of coordinating flow of goods, services, and information among members of the supply chain.

Supply Chain

Complete sequence of suppliers that contribute to creating a good or service and delivering it to business users and final consumers.

Physical Distribution

Actual movement of products from producer to consumers or business users.

Direct Distribution Channel

Marketing channel that moves goods directly from producer to ultimate user.