The Competitive Advantage of a Best-Cost Provider Like Trader Joe's

question 61

Multiple Choice

The competitive advantage of a best-cost provider like Trader Joe's is

• A)having the best value chain in the industry.
• B)its brand name reputation.
• C)its capability to incorporate upscale or attractive attributes into its product offerings at lower costs than rivals.
• D)a distinctive competence in delivering top-notch quality and customer service.
• E)a distinctive competence in supply chain management.

Identify services included and not included in home health care coverage.

Develop an understanding of personal strategies for managing health care costs, the importance of health insurance in financial planning, government and private sources of health and disability insurance, and the basic types of health insurance.

Understand the various types of insurance coverage and their purposes.

Recognize the factors affecting insurance rates and coverage levels.

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Externality

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in market prices.

National Defense

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Patented Invention

A unique product or process that has been legally protected by a patent to give its inventor exclusive rights to use, make, or sell it for a certain period of time.

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