WW Grainger Inc

question 22

Multiple Choice

W.W. Grainger Inc. is one of the world's largest business-to-business distributors of equipment, component parts, and supplies in the United States and Canada. It has ownership title to over 220,000 products, which are stocked in one national and nine regional warehouses to guarantee product availability and quick service to the many manufacturers that are its customers. What is W.W. Grainger an example of?

• A)agent or broker
• B)merchant wholesaler
• C)retailer
• D)industrial manufacturer

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Definitions:

Difficult Goals

Targets or objectives that are challenging to achieve due to their complexity, high standards, or the significant efforts required.

Specific Goals

Clearly defined objectives that are quantifiable and time-bound, providing clear direction for effort and focus.

Goal Acceptance

The extent to which individuals endorse and commit to achieving a set goal.

Effort-To-Performance

The expectancy that one's investment of effort will lead to a certain level of performance.